ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: Keithville-Kingston Rd at Cypress Bayou is closed due to high water. Motorists are urged to avoid this area.
Caddo Commission allocates funding for relocation benefits
CADDO COMMISSION ALLOCATES FUNDING FOR RELOCATION BENEFITS Caddo Parish, LA – The Caddo Parish Commission has allocated funding to assist Parish citizens with the burdens of relocation. The Relocation Benefits Program, administered by the Providence House, is designed to assist with relocation and associated moving costs, to include moving fees as well as utility, storage and rental deposits. …
Parish of Caddo, Landers and Kiss 93.7 to host “Night in the Country” outdoor concert series
CADDO PARKS AND LANDERS TO HOST “NIGHT IN THE COUNTRY” CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, Landers and Kiss Country 93.7 are partnering to host the “Kiss Country – Night in the Country” outdoor concert series, featuring some of the top country music artists in the area in a fun-filled, family atmosphere. The event begins …
Parish of Caddo continues leadership roles with statewide Police Jury association
PARISH OF CADDO CONTINUES LEADERSHIP ROLES WITH STATEWIDE POLICE JURY ASSOCIATION The Parish of Caddo continues to have strong representation in leadership with the Police Jury Association of Louisiana. Commissioner Stormy Gage-Watts was recently elected as the 2022 President of the Louisiana Police Jury Black Caucus Association. She previously served as President for 2019-2020. She replaces outgoing President Lyndon B. …
Applications now closed for Caddo Parish Doorbell Camera Program due to demand
APPLICATIONS FOR CADDO PARISH DOORBELL CAMERA PROGRAM CLOSED DUE TO DEMAND Caddo Parish, LA – Due to an overwhelming response, the application process for the Caddo Parish Doorbell Program has been suspended at this time. Applicants that have successfully qualified for the program will be notified in writing. ###
Caddo Parish Doorbell Camera Program to begin accepting applications March 14
APPLICATION PERIOD FOR DOORBELL CAMERA PROGRAM TO OPEN MARCH 14 FOR CADDO PARISH CITIZENS The Caddo Parish Doorbell Camera Program will begin accepting applications on Monday, March 14. The program, designed to help combat crime in Caddo Parish, provides citizens who qualify with one doorbell camera and installation per household, as well as a one-year monitoring subscription. The …
Parish of Caddo partners with Shreveport Symphony Orchestra for free community concerts
PARISH OF CADDO PARTNERS WITH SHREVEPORT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR FREE COMMUNITY CONCERTS Caddo Parish, LA – Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation is partnering to host a series of free concerts across Caddo Parish March 12-13. The “Tiny Tot” concerts will feature the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, who will perform themed music. Children and families are encouraged to engage, clap their hands, stomp …
Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department seeks national accreditation
Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department Seeks National Accreditation Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that the Department has been approved to seek national accreditation with the National Recreation and Parks Association’s (NRPA) Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). CAPRA provides quality assurance and quality improvement of accredited park and recreation agencies …
PBS Pinchback Park to close for improvements March 1
P.B.S. PINCHBACK PARK TO CLOSE FOR IMPROVEMENTS MARCH 1 Caddo Parish, LA – Beginning Tuesday, March 1, P.B.S. Pinchback Park, located at 7903 Jefferson Paige Rd, Shreveport, LA 71119, will be closed for the first phase in a series of upgrades and park improvements. “We are excited about the continuation of renovations and upgrades across our Parish park …
Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation requesting public input on park accessibility
Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Requesting Public Input for ADA Transition Plan Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation is undertaking a survey of accessibility needs for people with disabilities to collect vital feedback that will shape transition to greater accessibility for all and to make programs, services, facilities, and public right-of-way more accessible to persons with disabilities. The development …
Caddo Animal Services closed February 8 due to water issue
CADDO ANIMAL SERVICES CLOSED FEBRUARY 8 DUE TO WATER ISSUE Caddo Parish Animal Services & Mosquito Control will be closed today (February 8th) due to water issues at the facility. Citizens that need to report animal emergencies (injuries and bites) may call (318)-226-6624.
Winter weather safety tips
As winter weather conditions move into our area, we want to remind citizens to exercise safe travel across Caddo Parish: – Look out for parish work vehicles applying sand to area bridges and overpasses. – Exercise caution when traveling on roadways during hazardous weather conditions and stay off the roads whenever possible. – If you have to drive, do it …
Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation 2021 Annual Report Now Available
Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation 2021 Annual Report Now Available The Caddo Parks 2021 Annual Report is now available for viewing. This report provides an overview of Caddo Parks’ significant accomplishments over the past year, including capital projects, recreational/athletic programs, nature education program participation and 2022 department goals. “Parks and Recreation continues to be an essential service to the …
Caddo Parks and Recreation to partner with WBNA for virtual event February 2
CADDO PARKS AND RECREATION TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL GIRLS & WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY; PARTNERING WITH WBNA FOR “HER TIME TO PLAY” VIRTUAL EVENT Caddo Parks and Recreation will celebrate the 36th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day through a virtual partnership with the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. National Girls and Women …
Caddo Parish Courthouse to reopen to the public January 26
CADDO PARISH COURTHOUSE TO REOPEN TO PUBLIC JANUARY 26 The Caddo Parish Courthouse will reopen to the public on Wednesday, January 26. Repairs have been made to correct the damage to the Courthouse’s electrical system that occurred on Sunday during maintenance work to the facility. While the Courthouse will resume normal hours of operation beginning Wednesday, citizens …
Parish to close Standard Oil Road Bridge for replacement
PARISH TO CLOSE STANDARD OIL ROAD BRIDGE FOR REPLACEMENT Beginning January 31, 2022, the bridge located on Standard Oil Road near Highway 1 in North Caddo will be closed to allow the Caddo Parish Department of Public Works to replace the structure. The Public Works Department will be replacing the bridge and conducting associated road improvements to expand …
Caddo Parish Courthouse closed until further notice due to electrical issue
CADDO PARISH COURTHOUSE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Beginning Monday, January 24, the Caddo Parish Courthouse (501 Texas Street) will be closed until further notice to repair damage to the facility’s main power distribution system, which has caused an electrical outage. During this time, all offices located in the Courthouse will be closed. Workers are assessing damage to the …
Commission welcomes new AEP, $100 million dollar investment to Caddo Parish
It was a chilly yet exciting morning in Caddo Parish as members of the Caddo Commission joined Governor John Bel Edwards, North Louisiana Economic Partnership, City of Shreveport Government, American Electric Power – AEP and others to announce the new AEP Transmission Operation Center and Resilient Technology Park in Caddo Parish. AEP’s 100 million dollar investment is slated to bring dozens …
US Government to begin offering free COVID test kits to public
Beginning January 18, US households may sign up to receive up to 4 free COVID testing kits by mail. To request kits, visit https://www.covidtests.gov. The tests are free and orders will begin to ship in 7-12 days. If you need a COVID-19 test now, are looking for another type of COVID-19 test, or need more than 4 tests, visit https://www.covidtests.gov/#resources. …
Emergency Rental Assistance Program nears completion; deadline to apply January 19
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM NEARS COMPLETION; DEADLINE TO APPLY JANUARY 19 Caddo Parish, LA – After serving over 14,000 families in Caddo Parish and issuing over $32,476,736 in assistance, the Parish’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) will stop accepting applications due to the completion of expenditure of funds. The deadline to submit all applications for funding consideration is Wednesday, January 19. …
Caddo Parish Commission selects 2022 officers
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION SELECTS 2022 OFFICERS The Caddo Parish Commission has selected its officers for 2022. Commissioner John Atkins, District 9 was selected as Commission President. Roy Burrell, District 5 was elected Vice-President, and John-Paul Young, District 4 was selected as the Commission’s Parliamentarian. “I am honored to be selected by my fellow Commissioners to lead our body for 2022,” …
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