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3 days ago

Resident criticizes official Facebook Easter message; public commenters urge local control of Caddo‑Bossier Port and praise community programs At the Caddo Parish Commission work session, residents urged restraint in official social‑media messaging and defended local control of the Caddo‑Bossier Port. Speakers also praised community programs, including the Rising Star talent initiative and Christian services’ meal distribution.

A Caddo Parish resident sparked a heated discussion by questioning the appropriateness of an Easter message on an official Facebook page, igniting a debate on social media boundaries and community representation.

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3 days ago

Caddo Parish Commission advances multiple ordinances and economic‑development resolutions, refers some items to committees At its April 6 work session the commission voted to advance several ordinances and resolutions (including measures related to welcome signs, zoning, the I‑49 economic district and a cooperative endeavor with Edgemont Holdings), referred ordinance 66‑17 to committee, and split on other committee referrals.

The Caddo Parish Commission is making bold moves to enhance local infrastructure and economic development, including new welcome signs and a proposed noise ordinance.

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4 days ago

Caddo Parish committee forwards sheriff's home-incarceration pilot to full commission A committee voted 4-1 to send a Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office proposal for a home-incarceration and electronic-monitoring pilot to the full commission after officials said the program could ease severe jail overcrowding and lower taxpayer costs while keeping higher-risk inmates in custody.

Caddo Parish is taking a groundbreaking step towards reducing jail overcrowding by introducing a pilot program for home incarceration and electronic monitoring of low-risk offenders.

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1 month ago

Commissioners press utilities for clarity after residents report $600 electric bill Commissioners asked the administration to invite AEP/SWEPCO to explain billing components and emergency-assistance options after a constituent’s $600.33 electric bill was presented; officials discussed fuel charges, storm riders and tree-trimming as contributors to high bills.

Caddo Parish residents are facing shocking electric bills, with one constituent revealing a $600.33 monthly charge—Commissioners are demanding answers from utility companies!

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1 month ago

Caddo Parish rural development committee distributes 2012 water study, members weigh need for updates At its inaugural meeting the Caddo Parish Rural Development Committee received copies of a 2012 water-availability study and members said they will review inflow/outflow numbers to decide whether a new study is needed; the meeting adjourned after brief procedural business.

The Caddo Parish Rural Development Committee kicks off its journey by revisiting a crucial 2012 water study to shape the future of local water resources.

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1 month ago

Shreveport Citizens United outlines community rallies, health screenings and April vocational program for young adults Representatives of Shreveport Citizens United told the Juvenile Justice Committee on Feb. 19 about large resource rallies, health screenings and a new vocational training program with North Louisiana Technical Community College set to begin in April for 17–19 year olds.

Shreveport Citizens United is launching a bold vocational training program this April, aiming to empower young adults with essential trade skills and connect families to vital community resources.

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1 month ago

Caddo committee recommends exploring merger of Joint Council with statutory Children and Youth Planning Board; motion passes 4-0 The Juvenile Justice Committee voted 4-0 on Feb. 19 to ask administration to research and pursue a partnership that could make a newly formed Joint Council the parish's Children and Youth Planning Board, with a return to the committee before a full commission vote.

Caddo Parish is taking a significant step towards enhancing children's welfare by exploring a partnership with a newly formed Joint Council to create a comprehensive Children and Youth Planning Board.

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1 month ago

Caddo Parish juvenile services reports 422 admissions in 2025; officials emphasize prevention and rehabilitative programs Andrew Randall, director of Caddo Parish Juvenile Services, told the Juvenile Justice Committee on Feb. 19 that the parish's 24‑bed juvenile detention center recorded 422 admissions in 2025 and described programming and partnerships aimed at reducing recidivism.

Caddo Parish's juvenile detention center saw a staggering 422 admissions in 2025, prompting officials to expand innovative programs aimed at breaking the cycle of repeat offenses.

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1 month ago

Visit Shreveport-Bossier: inaugural MLK choir competition generated community impact, organizers say Visit Shreveport-Bossier told the Caddo Parish Commission the inaugural 'MLK Voices of the Dream' choir competition generated about $93,000 in estimated local economic impact, drew choirs from Texas and Mississippi, and produced community and youth benefits organizers said they plan to expand in 2027.

The inaugural "MLK Voices of the Dream" choir competition not only sparked community spirit but also generated a remarkable $93,000 economic impact, paving the way for even greater opportunities in 2027.

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1 month ago

Commissioner says mayor's campaign sign sat in front of charred historic house, calls for apology Commissioner John Paul Young told the Caddo Parish Commission he photographed a repeatedly burned historic house with a 'Re-elect Tom Arseneault' sign in front of it, called the placement a 'grotesque insult,' and publicly called on the mayor to apologize and enforce blight laws; the transcript contains no response from the mayor.

Commissioner John Paul Young slammed Mayor Tom Arseneault for placing a campaign sign in front of a charred historic house, calling it a "grotesque insult" to the community suffering from blight and neglect.

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2 months ago

Caddo Parish leaders cite multiple causes for water failures, praise relief response Commissioners discussed leaks, membrane and distribution failures affecting local water systems and praised rapid relief operations including portable showers and water distribution at 310 Savage Street. Administration said the parish funded part of a lighthouse project and is awaiting federal reimbursement.

Caddo Parish is grappling with severe water system failures, but local leaders are stepping up with rapid relief efforts to support affected residents.

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2 months ago

Caddo Parish warns of possible ice event; officials urge residents to sign up for CaddoReady and note shelter options Administrator Walker told commissioners to expect cold temperatures and possible icing beginning Friday, with preparations under way; officials urged residents to sign up at caddoready.org and listed two community 'lighthouse' shelters.

Caddo Parish officials are bracing for a potentially dangerous winter storm this weekend, urging residents to prepare and stay informed about shelter options and emergency updates.

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2 months ago

Commission advances amended budget for North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory amid funding questions The commission advanced a resolution to approve an amended 2025 and proposed 2026 budget for the North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory after commissioners raised concerns about growing costs and asked the lab to appear for an operating-budget update; administration noted a $1,000,000 state infusion for 2026.

Caddo Parish commissioners are demanding answers about the North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory's budget as concerns about rising costs and funding sources mount.

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2 months ago

Audit of drafts and revision summary Internal audit identified transcript typos and clarified names, corrected spellings of the parish and organizations, ensured vote tallies and figures matched the record, and adjusted article text to avoid inference beyond the transcript; articles were revised accordingly.

An internal audit revealed critical transcription errors in Caddo Parish articles, ensuring every detail is accurate and transparent.

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2 months ago

New gas utility Delta Utilities introduces team to Caddo Parish, responds to billing concerns Delta Utilities representatives introduced the company to the commission and said the firm is focused on reliability, customer support and community engagement after acquiring local assets. Commissioners raised concerns about a recurring $10 service fee for inactive accounts and asked about assistance programs; Delta offered referrals, levelized billing and customer audits.

Delta Utilities has officially launched as the new gas-only utility in Caddo Parish, promising seamless service and support amid billing concerns raised by local commissioners.

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2 months ago

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Caddo Parish's latest civic meeting was packed with vital decisions and community insights that could shape the future of local governance.

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2 months ago

Caddo Parish Commission proclaims January Human Trafficking Awareness Month, highlights survivor support After public testimony, the commission advanced and carried a resolution recognizing January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month; speakers urged community education and survivor services, and a community breakfast with a survivor speaker was announced for Jan. 23.

Caddo Parish is stepping up to confront human trafficking with a resolution declaring January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, highlighting the urgent need for community education and survivor support.

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2 months ago

Caddo Parish Commission approves limited-tax bonds to fund pickleball complex The Caddo Parish Commission voted 11–1 to adopt Ordinance 6604, authorizing the issuance and sale of limited-tax revenue bonds (Series 2026) to fund a new pickleball facility. Bond counsel said the sale produced $9.615 million principal, will yield a $10 million construction fund and carried a 3.97% interest rate.

Caddo Parish just greenlit a $10 million pickleball complex with an incredible interest rate of 3.97%—a game changer for local sports!

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2 months ago

Commission rejects resolution urging school-board review of former Carver School site for data centers; separate travel proposal fails A proposal to ask the school board to consider the former George Washington Carver School site for data center development failed after commissioners split on the approach; a later motion to fund a fact-finding trip to Shelby County, Tenn., also failed.

The Caddo Parish Commission's recent decision to reject the proposal for a data center at the former Carver School site has sparked a heated debate about economic development in the region.

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3 months ago

Caddo Parish Commission adopts framework to offer incentive terms for data centers amid public concern The commission approved Resolution 48, a parish-level framework setting terms for payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) incentives to recruit data centers outside Shreveport city limits. Supporters emphasized jobs and infrastructure benefits; residents pressed for more transparency and community meetings on water, traffic and long-term impacts.

Caddo Parish is paving the way for a tech boom with new incentives for data centers, but is transparency being sacrificed in the rush for economic growth?

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3 months ago

Caddo Parish Commission adopts 2026 operating and capital budget, approves $2.5M for sheriff office space The Caddo Parish Commission adopted its 2026 operating and capital budgets during a special session, approving multiple fund appropriations and amendments including a $2.5 million capital outlay for sheriff office space and a $40,000 marketing increase; an attempt to cut Metropolitan Planning Commission funding failed.

The Caddo Parish Commission has officially adopted the 2026 budget, including a $2.5 million boost for sheriff office space and a push to market the parish's livability!

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3 months ago

Caddo Parish sets pilot tax-incentive terms to compete for data centers after heated public comment After hours of public testimony and commissioner debate, the Caddo Parish Commission approved Resolution 48 to set payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) term-sheet parameters for data centers outside Shreveport city limits; staff said formal permitting and additional community meetings will be required before construction.

Caddo Parish just approved a controversial plan to attract data centers with tax incentives, sparking intense public debate over transparency and environmental concerns.

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4 months ago

Committee recommends up to $2.5 million toward sheriff's facility request after review of deteriorating offices The Caddo Parish Long Range Plan & Special Projects Committee voted to recommend that the full commission include up to $2.5 million in the 2026 budget to address sheriff's office facility needs, citing health and evidence-storage concerns and a parish exposure estimate of $2$3 million if repairs are required.

Caddo Parish's Long Range Plan Committee just backed a $2.5 million boost for the sheriff's office to tackle its crumbling facilities—could this be the turning point for local law enforcement?

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4 months ago

Caddo Parish Commission adopts 2026 operating and capital budgets, approves $2.5M for sheriff office The Caddo Parish Commission on a special session adopted its 2026 operating and capital budgets, approving a $2.5 million capital appropriation for the sheriff's office, adding targeted funding for marketing and feral hog mitigation, and rejecting a proposed $118,275 cut to the Metropolitan Planning Commission.

Caddo Parish just approved a $2.5 million boost for the sheriff's office and vital funding for marketing and feral hog mitigation in their 2026 budget!

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4 months ago

Caddo Parish Commission adopts several standard ordinances; approves up to $10 million in limited tax revenue bonds The commission adopted a slate of standard ordinances in one vote and separately approved ordinance 6596 authorizing issuance and sale of up to $10 million in limited tax revenue bonds (vote recorded 8‑1‑3); zoning and lease ordinances were introduced for Dec. 4 public hearings.

Caddo Parish just greenlit up to $10 million in limited tax revenue bonds and introduced new zoning measures that could reshape the community!

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4 months ago

Caddo Parish Commission offers condolences and moment of silence for fallen Vivian officer Mark Tyler Brock Commissioners paused to remember Officer Mark Tyler Brock of Vivian, requested flags and prayers, and several commissioners described his community involvement, urging support for first responders and noting plans for flag‑raising and other remembrances.

The Caddo Parish Commission honors the legacy of fallen Vivian officer Mark Tyler Brock, a beloved coach and community champion, with heartfelt tributes and plans for remembrance.

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4 months ago

Comcast tells Caddo Parish Commission it has released 2,000 addresses; buildout roughly 90% complete Comcast briefed the Caddo Parish Commission on a broadband buildout that began in December 2022, saying it has released more than 2,000 addresses in the parish, with about 550 supported by 'gumbo' funds and roughly 1,500 funded by Comcast; company representatives said the project is roughly 90% complete with remaining Comcast-funded work extending into 2026.

Comcast is nearing the finish line on a major broadband expansion in Caddo Parish, connecting over 2,000 addresses and paving the way for economic growth in rural areas!

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4 months ago

Committee backs recommendation to fund inaugural MLK choir competition, discusses timing and documentation Visit Shreveport‑Bossier requested $15,000 to host an MLK celebration choir competition in January; the committee recommended forwarding funding to the full body, discussed the absence of a completed impact study and confirmed application/selection details and reimbursement policy.

Caddo Parish is gearing up for an exciting inaugural MLK celebration choir competition, with talented groups from a 200–300-mile radius competing for cash prizes!

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4 months ago

Caddo committee backs $25,000 recommendation for Shreveport‑Bossier Film Commission, asks for formal study and quarterly reports The Caddo Parish Economic Development Committee recommended that the full body approve a $25,000 allocation to the Shreveport‑Bossier Film Commission to support startup costs; members asked for an economic‑impact study and quarterly reports before final appropriation.

Caddo Parish is taking a bold step to boost its film industry by recommending a $25,000 investment in the Shreveport-Bossier Film Commission, but will it deliver the promised economic impact?

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