Like it or not, gaming in Louisiana is big business. And especially in Shreveport- Bossier. And like it or not, increased competition from Texas, Mississippi and Arkansas is threatening to further injure, if not eventually kill, the golden goose that gaming represents. Louisiana casino revenues in 2016 were $916 million. In comparison, mineral revenues for […]
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Ollie Tyler will Seek 2nd Term. Who Else is In?
Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler’s first term as mayor ends in December of this year.
Will Commissioner Matthew Linn Pay for Latest Damage to Government Plaza?
Caddo Commissioner Matthew Linn has had his difficulties when utilizing the parking lot at Government Plaza, which is on the 500 block of Travis Street.
Will Shreveport Over Engineer Proposed Wireless Cell Tower Ordinance?
The city of Shreveport is in the early stages of preparing an ordinance to regulate wireless telecommunications facilities, commonly referred to as small cell facilities. The briefing for the Council’s Infrastructure Committee indicated that the City will probably introduce an ordinance that is much greater in scope than other Louisiana cities. Wireless facility ordinances have […]
2018 will be a Big Year in Shreveport Politics
Thoughts of Shreveport mayor and council elections may seem to far away to consider, but such is not the case—especially to those currently holding office and political “wannabes.”
Challenges for Steven Jackson if He Runs for Mayor
Steven Jackson has just finished up serving as the Caddo Commission president for 2017. He is now considering a run for Shreveport mayor this year. Seemingly Jackson has been reading to much of his own press statements and not dealing with reality. Jackson’s tenure as Commission president was spotty, to say the least. He started […]
It’s Time for Aquarium to be Forced into Bankruptcy
Once again, the Shreveport Aquarium is in the news—in a bad way. Another subcontractor of Wieland-Davco, the general contractor for the Planet Aqua Group which operates the aquarium, has filed a lien on the aquarium construction. Now eight companies have filed liens for unpaid bills totaling $324 grand. How many more liens will be filed […]
How Credible Is Report Listing Shreveport As Worst Place To Get A Job?
A recently released report by WalletHub listed Shreveport as the most difficult out of 182 cities to get a job. Needless to say, this report has caused consternation by many in the Shreveport community. The report listed Baton Rouge as 151 and New Orleans 179. Dallas came in 49 in the job parade. Four of […]
Appeal Filed On Special Exception For Liquor At Old Circle K Location
In what was not unexpected, the first appeal of a zoning case under the Shreveport Unified Development Code (UDC) has recently been filed. A special exception use for the sale of liquor was approved by the Shreveport Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) for 327 Kings Highway. This property is on the southeast corner of Kings […]
Significant 2017 Votes by the Shreveport City Council
Several votes by the Shreveport City Council in 2017 were significant. Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler proposed a $30 million bond issue to construct a sports complex on Cross Bayou in an effort to land the New Orleans Pelicans basketball team’s developmental (G League) team. A private developer promised to spend $130 million on a hotel […]