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 …
APRIL 29, 2024 PARISH OF CADDO FACILITY CLOSURES – APRIL 29 Due to power outages, the following Parish solid waste compactor sites are temporarily closed: Shirley Francis Compactor – 7095 Shirley Francis Rd. Mooringsport Compactor – Hwy. 169 at Howard Belcher Compactor – 505 East Street In addition, the following Parish parks sites are open but …
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 …
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 …
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 …
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION SELECTS INTERIM DISTRICT 6 COMMISSIONER The Caddo Parish Commission has selected Handy Giles, Sr. as the Interim Commissioner for District 6. He will serve at the interim Commissioner for the District 6 seat formerly held by Steffon Jones until a special election is held on March 23 to select a permanent representative. Giles is owner of G-Styles …
Caddo Parish, LA – Members of the Caddo Parish Commission for 2024-2029 were officially sworn in during a special meeting of the Caddo Parish Commission on Monday, January 8. Eleven members of the Commission were sworn in. New commissioners: Chris Kracman, District 1; Gregory Young, District 2; Victor Thomas, District 3; and Ronald Cothran, District 10. Returning …
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION ADOPTS 2024 BUDGET Caddo Parish, LA – The Caddo Parish Commission officially adopted the Parish of Caddo’s 2024 Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget at the Commission’s annual budget adoption meeting on December 5. The $146 million-dollar operating budget addresses the Parish’s most urgent operational needs, capital improvement initiatives, support of Parish agencies, economic development and …
The Caddo Parish Commission swore in Grace Anne Blake as the new commissioner for District 8 at its regularly scheduled work session meeting on September 5. Blake will fill the balance of the term remaining for the District 8 seat formerly held by Ronald Cothran, who withdrew his name from the District 8 race in conjunction with the race for …
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CADDO PARISH COMMISSION SELECTS RONALD COTHRAN AS INTERIM DISTRICT 8 COMMISSIONER Caddo Parish, LA – The Caddo Parish Commission selected Ronald Cothran as interim Commissioner for District 8. Cothran will fill the seat left vacant by former Commissioner Jim Taliaferro, who was elected to the Shreveport City Council in 2022. The appointment was made at a special called meeting of …
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION SELECTS 2023 OFFICERS The Caddo Parish Commission selected its 2023 leadership at its first regular session meeting of the year on January 5. Commissioner Roy Burrell, District 5 was selected as Commission President. Commissioner John-Paul Young, District 4 was elected Vice-President, and Commissioner Stormy Gage-Watts, District 7 was selected as Parliamentarian. “I am honored to be selected …
The Caddo Parish Commission is hosting an additional round of public meetings aimed at educating citizens on the redistricting process in Caddo Parish. To establish a fair and impartial process, the Parish Commission contracted with Data Center, LLC to review and develop a model redistricting map for public input and Parish Commission consideration and approval. Throughout the development …
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,” …