Krystle BeauchampDirector of Communicationskbeauchamp@caddo.gov JANUARY 9, 2025 PARISH OF CADDO OFFICES TO REMAIN OPEN JANUARY 10 All Parish of Caddo administrative offices and departments will be open to the public Friday, January 10, with the exception of offices located in Government Plaza. Parish services: · All Parish offices in Government Plaza are closed to the public, but …
Krystle BeauchampDirector of Communicationskbeauchamp@caddo.gov DECEMBER 11, 2024 CADDO PARISH PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOST NATURE ORNAMENT WORKSHOP AT AMERICAN ROSE CENTER Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation is excited to host a festive Nature Ornament Workshop during the American Rose Center’s annual “Christmas in Roseland” celebration. The family friendly event offers a creative, eco-friendly way to celebrate the holiday season. The …
Krystle BeauchampDirector of Communicationskbeauchamp@caddo.gov DECEMBER 5, 2024 CADDO PARISH COMMISSION VOTES TO RAISE LIVING WAGE TO $15.00/HR FOR PARISH CONTRACTORS Caddo Parish, LA – The Caddo Parish Commission voted today to amend an ordinance which will now also require vendors who are contracted by the Parish of Caddo to pay employees utilized on Parish projects no less than $15.00/hr for …
Krystle BeauchampDirector of Communicationskbeauchamp@caddo.gov DECEMBER 3, 2024 CADDO PARISH COMMISSION ADOPTS 2025 BUDGET The Caddo Parish Commission has officially adopted the Parish of Caddo’s 2025 Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget at the Commission’s special budget adoption meeting on December 3. The $142,893,633 operating and capital budget addresses the Parish’s most urgent operational needs, capital improvement initiatives,support of Parish agencies, …
The Parish of Caddo will be attending the BPCC Graduate Career Fair on December 10, from 10am – 1pm. The event will take place at 6220 E. Texas Street, Building F, Bossier City, LA. We invite job seekers to visit our booth and explore the available positions with the Parish of Caddo!
Krystle BeauchampDirector of Communicationskbeauchamp@caddo.gov NOVEMBER 27, 2024 HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM THE PARISH OF CADDO CADDO PARISH, LA – The Parish of Caddo wishes all of our citizens a safe and blessed Thanksgiving holiday. In observance of the holiday, Parish offices will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. Motorists are also asked to be mindful when traveling across …
The Parish of Caddo joins the entire Caddo Parish community in mourning the loss of former Caddo Commissioner, Commission Clerk and staff member Todd A. Hopkins. Todd joined the Parish of Caddo as a computer operator in 1990, and served faithfully in various roles including Director of Fleet Services. In 2010, he became the Clerk of the Caddo Parish Commission …
Krystle BeauchampDirector of Communications kbeauchamp@caddo.gov OCTOBER 17, 2024 SPARKS-DAVIS RD BRIDGE TO CLOSE FOR REPLACEMENT BEGINNING OCTOBER 28 CADDO PARISH, LA – Beginning Monday, October 28, the Parish of Caddo Department of Public Works will close the Sparks-Davis Rd bridge (between Keithville-Springridge Rd and Williams Rd) in southwest Caddo Parish due to construction work for full replacement. The Public …
Krystle BeauchampDirector of Communicationskbeauchamp@caddo.gov Pictured L to R: Cattina Williams, Asst. Director of Parks and Recreation; Patrick Wesley, Director of Parks and Recreation; Jennifer Schleining, CAPRA Accreditation Sr. Manager; Gabrielle Davis, Office Coordinator October 10, 2024 CADDO PARKS AND RECREATION BECOMES NATIONALLY CERTIFIED PARK AGENCY Out of 10,000 park systems in the nation, Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation becomes one …
Krystle BeauchampDirector of Communicationskbeauchamp@caddo.gov October 9, 2024 CADDO PARISH PARKS AND RECREATION AND STROMILE SWIFT JOIN FORCES TO HOST FREE BASKETBALL CAMPS FOR CADDO PARISH YOUTH CADDO PARISH, LA – Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation and former NBA/LSU player Stromile Swift are hosting a diverse slate of basketball camps for area Caddo Parish middle school girls and boys, covering basic …
Krystle BeauchampDirector of Communicationskbeauchamp@caddo.gov October 8, 2024 CADDO ANIMAL SERVICES PARTNERS WITH BISSELL FOUNDATION FOR NATIONAL SHELTER EVENT OCTOBER 12 CADDO PARISH, LA – Thanks to a generous partnership with the BISSELL Pet Foundation, Caddo Parish Animal Services and Mosquito Control is participating in the “Empty the Shelters™” adoption event, aimed at finding loving homes for deserving pets by offering …
Krystle BeauchampDirector of Communicationskbeauchamp@caddo.org SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 PARISH OF CADDO ENCOURAGES CITIZENS TO JOIN THE “WAR ON LITTER” SEPTEMBER 21 Caddo Parish,LA – The Parish of Caddo is encouraging citizens to do their part and join the war on litter by participating in a special parish wide clean up event. The “War On Litter” event will take place on Saturday, …
PARISH OF CADDO ENCOURAGES CITIZENS TO JOIN THE “WAR ON LITTER” SEPTEMBER 21 Caddo Parish, LA – The Parish of Caddo is encouraging citizens to do their part and join the war on litter by participating in a special parish wide clean up event. The “War On Litter” event will take place on Saturday, September 21 from 8am – 4pm …
Krystle BeauchampDirector of Communicationskbeauchamp@caddo.org AUGUST 30, 2024 PARISH OF CADDO LABOR DAY HOLIDAY CLOSURES The Parish of Caddo will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The regularly scheduled work session meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission will be held Tuesday, September 3 at 3:30pm. The Parish urges all citizens to exercise safe travel …
Krystle BeauchampDirector of Communicationskbeauchamp@caddo.org AUGUST 28, 2024 CLYDE PLACE VIVIAN ROAD TO CLOSE FOR REPLACEMENT BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 5 On Thursday, September 5, 2024, the Clyde Place Vivian Rd. Bridge will be closed due to full replacement. The Public Works Department will be replacing the bridge and conducting associated road improvements to enhance use of the bridge. These improvements will ensure …
Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Complete Park Improvements for Town of Greenwood Caddo Parks and Recreation Department announces all park improvements are now complete at the Town of Greenwood-William Peters Town Park, located at 9360 Greenwood Rd. Park improvements include: New 2-12 Year-Old Playground System (ADA wood mulch safety surfacing/access ramps and borders) 2 Swing Sets 1 Baby Swing Set …
Krystle BeauchampDirector of Communicationskbeauchamp@caddo.org AUGUST 9, 2024 KEITH RD BRIDGE NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Caddo Parish, LA- The Keith Rd bridge in southern Caddo Parish is now open to traffic. The bridge was previously closed in April to replace the bridge and conduct associated road improvements to expand commercial use of the bridge. These improvements will ensure decades of …
Contact:Krystle Beauchamp Director of Communicationskbeauchamp@caddo.org AUGUST 8, 2024 CADDO PARISH COMMISSION REENACTS PARISHWIDE SPAY/NEUTER LEGISLATION; ADOPTS ORGANIZATIONAL LIVING WAGE Caddo Parish, LA – The Caddo Parish Commission passed legislation aimed at promoting public safety, as well as establishing a living wage for employees of the Parish of Caddo organization at their regular session meeting held on August 8. The Commission …
AUGUST 6, 2024 Caddo Parks and Recreation and Shreveport-Bossier Disc Golf Union Present Inaugural Disc Golf Tournament Attention Disc Golfers! The Caddo Parish Park and Recreation Department and the Shreveport-Bossier Disc Golf Union have joined forces and are excited to host the inaugural Earl G. Williamson Classic Disc Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 24th. Join us at the scenic …
JULY 24, 2024 Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Completes Phase 2 Park Improvements at P.B.S. Pinchback Park Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation has just completed Phase 2 park improvements at P.B.S. Pinchback Park, located at 7903 Jefferson Paige Rd. in Shreveport. Park improvements include: Construction of new ADA compliant and separated men’/women’s restroom facility; Construction of a new 20” …
JULY 17, 2024 Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation to Host Youth Basketball Camp July 22-23 at LSU-Shreveport Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation is hosting a two-day Youth Basketball Camp at the LSU-Shreveport gymnasium: – Monday, July 22nd: For boys and girls in kindergarten through 4th grade. – Tuesday, July 23rd: For boys and girls in 5th through 8th grade. …
JULY 9, 2024 Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation & Caddo Schools to Host Free Youth Football Clinic at Lee Hedges Caddo Parish Parks & Recreation, in conjunction with Caddo Schools will host a free Youth Football Clinic on Saturday, July 13th from 9:00am – 11:00am at Lee Hedges Stadium. This will be a non-contact football clinic for girls and boys, …
JULY 1, 2024 CADDO PARISH CELEBRATES 2024 NATIONAL PARK AND RECREATION MONTH Caddo Parish, LA – This July, join the Parish of Caddo for National Park and Recreation Month (NPRM), as we celebrate how Caddo Parish is stronger, more vibrant and more resilient because of parks and recreation. A variety of activities are planned for residents of all ages and …
JUNE 28, 2024 PARISH OF CADDO OFFICE CLOSURES – INDEPENDENCE DAY The Parish of Caddo will be closed Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th in observance of the Independence Day holiday. All offices will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 8. The regular session meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission will take place Wednesday, July 3 at 3:30pm.
JUNE 27, 2024 SLOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR MLB JR. HOME RUN DERBY AND CLINIC Slots are still available for the MLB Pitch Hit & Run (PHR), MLB Jr. Home Run Derby (JrHRD), and T-Ball Clinic, hosted by Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation and Captain Shreve High School. The events will take place Monday, July 1 from 6-8pm at Captain Shreve …
JUNE 20, 2024 Portland Trail Blazers star Robert Williams partners with Caddo Parish to host free basketball camp Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation will host the Robert Williams Basketball Camp, Monday, July 8th from 9:00am – 4:00pm at LSUS. The camp is free and open to K-8 girls and boys. Camp instruction will cover the basic fundamentals of basketball in …
JUNE 12, 2024 EARL G. WILLIAMSON BOAT LAUNCH/PIER NOW OPEN TO PUBLIC Water levels have rescinded at the Earl. G. Williamson boat launch and adjacent pier. Both launch and pier have been inspected for any potential damage and have been cleared to immediately reopen to the general public.
JUNE 12, 2024 Earl G. Williamson Boat Launch to Remain Closed for Safety Concerns The Earl G. Williamson Park boat launch (11425 LA Hwy. 1, Oil City) remains closed to the public, due to existing danger from high water levels. The pier adjacent to the boat launch remains submerged. Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation staff and emergency personnel will continue …
Caddo Parks & Recreation; Local Law Enforcement Agencies Joining Forces to Offer Summer Youth Crime Prevention Programs Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Caddo Parish Juvenile Services, Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, Project Celebration and the Kennedy Center are joining forces again this summer to host several youth crime prevention program presentations. All presentations …
JUNE 10, 2024 PARISH PARKS CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER As of today, the following parks are still closed due to high water levels : Earl G. Williamson Park, 11425 LA Hwy. 1, Oil City (Boat Launch and Disc Golf Course only) Horace M. Downs Park, 8571 Crouch Dam Rd., Mooringsport Milton James “Hookie” Cameron Memorial Park aka Wallace Lake …
PBS PINCHBACK PARK FOR TREE REMOVAL PBS Pinchback Park (7903 Jefferson Paige Rd.-Shreveport) will be closed to the public on Monday, June 10th from 6am – 12noon. Crews will be on-site to remove trees on park grounds. Only contractors will be allowed at the park site during this time. The park will re-open to the public at 12 noon.
JUNE 7, 2024 HIGH WATER ROAD CLOSURES – JUNE 7 Due to high water in Caddo Parish, the following roads are now closed: Keithville Kingston Rd Wallace Lake Road at Boat Ramp Linwood Avenue (Tyre Rd to Desoto Parish) Newson Rd at end Norris Ferry Rd near Debroeck Rd Tyre Road Southern Loop at Linwood Barron Rd at Linwood Cypress …
JUNE 5, 2024 CADDO ANIMAL SERVICES IN CRITICAL NEED OF NEWSPAPER DONATIONS Caddo Parish Animal Services and Mosquito Control is in critical need of newspaper for shelter operations. The shelter’s kennels are lined each day with fresh newspaper, with some cages requiring entire sections of newspaper. The shelter has seen a sizeable jump this summer in the number of dog …
JUNE 5, 2024 HIGH WATER ROAD CLOSURES – JUNE 5 Due to high water in Caddo Parish, the following roads are now closed: Keithville Kingston Rd Wallace Lake Rd at Boat Ramp Linwood Avenue (Tyre Rd to Desoto Parish) Newson Rd at end Norris Ferry Rd near Debroeck Rd Willow Ridge at end Tyre Rd Southern Loop at Linwood Barron …
JUNE 4, 2024 PARISH PARK CLOSURES DUE TO FLOODING The following parks are closed in Caddo Parish due to high water levels: Milton James “Hookie” Cameron Memorial Park aka Wallace Lake Boat Launch (10500 Wallace Lake Rd.-Shreveport) Noah Tyson Park (9300 Mira Myrtis Rd.-Rodessa) Richard Fleming Park (7919 West Lakeshore Dr.-Shreveport) Earl G. Williamson Park (Oil City) – Park and …
MAY 24, 2024 HIGH WATER ROAD CLOSURES – JUNE 4 Due to high water in Caddo Parish, the following roads are now closed: Keithville Kingston Road Wallace Lake Road South Linwood North of Southern Loop/Tyre Linwood South of Barron/Desoto Line Motorists are reminded that as long as barricades are present, the road is closed for traffic. It is against the …
MAY 30, 2024 Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation and Grambling State University Tigers to Host Youth Football Camp Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation has joined forces with the Grambling State University Tigers to host the Mickey Joseph Youth Football Camp. This non-contact, skills teaching camp will be held on Monday, June 3rd from 10:00am – 2:00pm at Lee Hedges Stadium. …
The resurfacing work on Ellerbe Rd between Overton Brooks and Norris Ferry, originally scheduled for today has been delayed due to weather. Crews will resume when the weather has improved. Motorists are encouraged to use the detour route (signs are posted).
MAY 24, 2024 HIGH WATER ROAD CLOSURES – MAY 24 Due to high water in Caddo Parish, the following roads are now closed: -Keithville-Kingston Rd -Wallace Lake Rd @ Milton James Cameron Park Motorists are reminded that as long as barricades are present, the road is closed for traffic. It is against the law to drive beyond any posted barricade.
MAY 14, 2024 OLD MOORINGSPORT-LATEX RD BRIDGE TO CLOSE FOR REPLACEMENT BEGINNING MAY 21 On Tuesday, May 21, the Parish of Caddo will close the Old Mooringsport-Latex Rd bridge near Dayton Rd due to construction work for full replacement. The Public Works Department will be replacing the bridge and conducting associated road improvements to …
CULVERT WORK TO BEGIN ON WALLACE LAKE ROAD MAY 8 Caddo Parish Public Works will be working to replace the washed out culvert on Wallace Lake Road between the St Andrew’s Place gate and Southern Loop next week. Depending on weather, the work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday May 8th, and should be complete in 1-2 days. The Parish …
While severe weather has moved out of our area, we continue to monitor road conditions and localized flooding due to the cresting of area lakes and tributaries. The following Parish roads are closed. As a reminder, as long as a barricade and/or signage is present indicating the road is closed, it is closed. It is against the law and dangerous …
KEITH RD BRIDGE TO CLOSE FOR REPLACEMENT BEGINNING APRIL 22 Beginning Monday, April 22, the Keith Road bridge in southern Caddo Parish will be closed to allow the Caddo Parish Department of Public Works to begin bridge replacement work. The Public Works Department will be replacing the bridge and conducting associated road improvements to expand commercial use of the bridge. …
STEFFON JONES SWORN IN AS DISTRICT 6 CADDO PARISH COMMISSIONER Caddo Parish, LA – Steffon Jones was officially sworn in as the new Commissioner for District 6 during a special meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission on Monday, April 15. Jones, who previously served on the Caddo Commissioner for District 6 from 2021-2023, was elected to the seat by Caddo …
UPDATE: Norris Ferry Compactor Site has reopened! — Power work being conducted by SWEPCO is temporarily blocking access to the Norris Ferry Compactor Site (10295 Norris Ferry). The site will be closed today until crews can complete the repair. Our Mayo Road compactor site is the nearest alternate site and will be open from 1-5pm.
The following parks and boat launches are closed in Caddo Parish due to high water: Richard Fleming Park, 7919 Lakeshore Dr., Shreveport Wallace Lake Boat Launch, 10500 Wallace Lake Rd., Shreveport As a reminder, it is unlawful to go around any posted closure signs or barricades!
SANDBAG PICKUP INFORMATION FOR CADDO PARISH Due to increased rain and potential for flooding, Caddo Parish residents can continue to pick up sandbags on Wednesday, April 10. Sandbags may be picked up at the Caddo Parish Department of Public Works/Fleet Services, located at 1701 Monty Street, Shreveport, LA 71107. Residents can obtain up to 15 bags per vehicle. Parish officials …
The Caddo Parish Commission was pleased take part in officially breaking ground on the new Ronald McDonald house coming to Caddo Parish. The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas & North Louisiana broke ground on their new location on Wednesday, April 3. The first to be located in northwest Louisiana, the House will be located at Willis Knighton South , and …
CADDO PARISH CELEBRATES NATIONAL COUNTY/PARISH GOVERNMENT MONTH Caddo Parish, LA — The Parish of Caddo will celebrate National County/Parish Government Month (NCGM) during the month of April to showcase how Caddo Parish achieves healthy, safe and vibrant communities. The theme for this year’s celebration of NCGM is “ForwardTogether”. ForwardTogether is about connecting, inspiring and leading – pillars of county government that …
Have you checked your voter information lately? Make sure you know your voting location and information before you head to the polls! Voting locations have not changed, but some precinct numbers have been updated. For a full list of precincts, visit https://www.caddoclerk.com/pdfs/2024%20Precinct%20Locations.pdf , or visit https://www.caddovoter.org/new-precinct-numbers-assigned…/ for information on how to identify your precinct number.