SHREVEPORT FIRE AND POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD SUE CITY, MAYOR AND COUNCIL

Its precedent setting, and not in a good way.The Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board (" Board") has filed suit against the City of Shreveport, Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux and each of the seven council members this week (collectively "Shreveport").The suit seeks additional...

PAVED WITH DECEIT: HOW THE CHANDLER ADMINISTRATION SPENDS TAXPAYER DOLLARS IN THE DARK

By: Wes MerriottSOBO LiveOn March 25, Councilman Brian Hammons stunned the Bossier City Council with a straightforward question: Why did Bossier City use taxpayer dollars to construct new parking lots for two private businesses—Scot's Audio and Bossier Power Equip­ment—without council knowledge or...

NO EASY ANSWER FOR BOSSIER'S NEGLECTED BOARDWALK

Bossier is learning the challenge that Shreveport has faced--and still is grappling with--of neglected infrastructure in a highly visible area.In Shreveport it is most prevalent in the downtown area.

SHREVEPORT MODERNIZES ABO CARD SYSTEM WITH ONLINE UPGRADES, EXTENDED VALIDITY

By: Bill Sabo • Director of Economic Development • City of ShreveportThe City of Shreveport is streamlining its business licensing operations with major changes to the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance (ABO) card application process.On June 9, the City Council unanimously voted to amend the ABO and...

SHREVEPORT ECONOMIC DIRECTOR SABO’S COMMENTS TO SHREVEPORT CHAMBER BREAKFAST

Good morning, everyone.Thank you to the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce for inviting us to speak today—and thank you all for being such steadfast partners in moving Shreveport forward.Let me begin with this simple truth: This administration isn’t just improving economic development—we...

WHAT WILL BE IMPACT OF BAN ON ALCOHOL PERMITS IN LOUISIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 3?

State Representative Tammy Phelps have successfully passed legislation to ban NEW stores selling beer, wine and liquor in her House District 3.

 SHREVEPORT AND CADDO PARISH--  A POSITIVE LOOK AHEAD FOR THE REST OF 2025

Depending on who is talking and who is listening, 2025 can be considered a good year for the City of Shreveport and Caddo Parish, at least so far.

WHAT WILL BE THE FUTURE OF BOSSIER CITY WITH NEW COUNCIL AFTER JULY 1?

July 1 will be historic for Bossier City. That's the date that the new terms begin for the mayor and the seven city council members.Tommy Chandler will begin his second term. He was reelected without opposition.

UPCOMING AUCTION OF OLD ARKLA GAS BUILDING--WILL IT SEND A MESSAGE ON DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT?

The old CenterPoint Energy building, known to many as the Arkla Gas building, on the corner of Milam and McNeil Street in downtown Shreveport is up for auction. The 14-story office building at 525 Milam Street is currently listed online for an auction starting on July 7, 2025.

MANY QUESTIONS BEING RAISED ON PROPOSED STATE FUNDING OF HUMOR AND HARMONY FESTIVAL

The Louisiana House of Representatives just passed Senate Bill 201 which provides for state funding of up to $250,000 for  certain events that would benefit tourism.The list of events  includes the Super Bowl, the Bayou Classic, an Olympic event, the Final Four and regional events.