WILL  AI USE BY THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT BE A GOOD OR BAD THING

In this monthly session on the Mike and McCarty KEEL radio show Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux discussed the uses of AI in local governments.He had attended a Denver seminar and was impressed by two systems. One was for permitting and the other was for law enforcement.

FEELING LEFT OUT ON NOT SIGNING AN NDA--CONTACT THIS WRITER

It’s the hottest acronym banted about when talking about economic development.Practically any discussion about new companies, new construction, new jobs, a pending business expansion or sale,  and maybe even a new recipe and no doubt an NDA will be interjected into the conversation.NDAs are not...

IS SB ADVOCATE TRASHING BOSSIER OR SHREVEPORT WITH SEWER REPAIR PICTURE

Yes, Shreveport has its challenges with its sewer system and needed repairs.Yes, Shreveport also has challenges with water main blowouts that need emergency repairs.Yes, Bossier City has had a large number of emergency repairs to its water system this year.And yes, Lillian Street and West College...

IS SENATOR ALAN SEABAUGH REALLY GO TO ANNOUNCE FOR CADDO DA RACE

That's the word on the street.Senator Alan Seabaugh has sent out an invitation to "An Important Announcement" to be made by him on Tuesday Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. at Superior Mexican Grill.Its predicted Seabaugh will announce his 2026 candidacy for the Caddo District Attorney seat.Seabaugh will no doubt...

MAYOR ARCENEAUX ISSUES ANSWERS TO FAQ REGARDING POSSIBLE TEMPORARY 2% SURCHARGE TO FIGHT BLIGHT

Mayor Tom Arceneaux has suggested a possible temporary 2% surcharge on water and sewer bills for 18 months to fund the demolition of large, abandoned apartment complexes and commercial structures that have become dangerous and unsalvageable.“These properties are a drain on our neighborhoods, a risk...

PLANNERS URGE CITY COUNCIL TO DROP MINIMUM PARKING RULES

By Bill RobertsonAddressing inner-city development and suburban parking lots that resemble “seas of asphalt,” members of the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission voted last week to recommend the City no longer require parking minimums for new real-estate development.The move follows the lead...

CADDO COMMISSION SHOULD NOT GET PICKLEBALL CART BEFORE THE YMCA HORSE

Caddo Parish is planning to sell $10 million bonds in December to fund the Pickleball Park to be located on the grounds of the Forbing YMCA.

MAYOR TOM IS OFF AND RUNNING FOR SECOND TERM AS MAYOR

Some politicos will say that he has never stopped running for a second term after he was sworn into office as Shreveport mayor on Dec. 21,2022.Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux will have a re-election announcement tomorrow (Wednesday) at a downtown venue.

THE REVEL, THE FILM FEST AND THE STATE FAIR--WHATS OVERALL IMPACT ON SALES TAXES

To many readers one or more of these annual events are sacrosanct. Not only do they mark their calendars to ensure attendance, but they attend one or more days. And of course they spend money.The Red River Revel is a mainstay along with the State Fair.

HIGHLIGHTS OF DR. LOREN SCOTT'S ECONOMIC FORECAST FOR CADDO, BOSSIER AND DESOTO PARISHES

Renowned economist Dr. Loren Scott presented his economic forecast for the local Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)--Caddo, Bossier and Desoto parishes--on Friday at the Port. This is the state's fourth largest MSA.Here is a summary:Dr. Scott said this area is poised for a new data center.