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1 May
+79°F
2 May
+70°F
3 May
+75°F
4 May
+73°F
5 May
+73°F
6 May
+77°F
7 May
+68°F
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Government

Government

Caddo Parish, Louisiana

Shreveport, Louisiana, was founded in 1836 and incorporated in 1839. It is the parish capital of Caddo Parish. The parish courthouse is located in the First Judicial District. It also serves as the home of the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal, which is made up of nine elected justices from twenty parishes in Northwest Louisiana. Because of the fluctuating channel of the Red River, a piece of east Shreveport extends into Bossier Parish.

Shreveport is governed by a mayor-council system. Adrian Perkins, the mayor, and seven members of the city council are among the elected municipal officials. The city’s first African American mayor was Cedric Glover, a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.The mayor is the executive officer of the city in a mayor-council system. The mayor is in charge of general administration and ensuring that all laws and ordinances are followed as the city’s chief administrator and official representative.

Dramatic storm clouds indicating severe weather in Shreveport

Severe Weather Alerts Issued for Shreveport

May 1, 2025

News Summary Shreveport, Louisiana faces severe weather threats as tornado and flood watches are in effect. With thunderstorms expected Wednesday evening, residents are advised to prepare for dangerous conditions including...

Neighborhood scene in Shreveport, Louisiana

Shreveport Shooting Incident Escalates to Homicide

April 30, 2025

News Summary A shooting in Shreveport’s Sunset Acres neighborhood has turned into a homicide case resulting in the arrest of Jermaine Curtis, 44. Initially classified as attempted murder, the case...

Dark streets in Shreveport during a power outage

Shreveport and Bossier Experience Widespread Power Outages

April 30, 2025

News Summary On April 26, Shreveport and Bossier faced significant power outages affecting over 30,000 residents. The outages lasted from 2 to 7 hours as the local utility, SWEPCO, responded...

Neighborhood in Shreveport affected by power outage

Power Outages in Shreveport and Bossier Affect 30,000 Homes

April 30, 2025

News Summary On April 26, Sudden power outages in Shreveport and Bossier left over 30,000 customers without electricity. Resulting from voltage issues, SWEPCO implemented load shedding to protect the grid,...

School officials and a police officer discussing safety concerns at a school event.

Shreveport Woman Arrested for Threatening Teacher

April 30, 2025

News Summary Aquanita Turner, a 42-year-old woman from Shreveport, was arrested for threatening a teacher during an event at Huntington High School. The incident unfolded on April 24 and required...

Cityscape of Shreveport during a power outage

Power Outages Affect Thousands in Shreveport

April 30, 2025

News Summary On Saturday, over 30,000 SWEPCO customers in Shreveport and Bossier experienced power outages lasting from 2 to 7 hours. This emergency response was ordered by the Southwest Power...

Exterior view of LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport

Shreveport’s LSU Health Center Faces Leadership Changes

April 29, 2025

News Summary David Guzick, chancellor of LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport, has unexpectedly resigned. His departure comes amid internal tensions and follows the announcement of other administrative resignations. Guzick’s brief...

Darkened streets in Bossier City during a power outage

Bossier City Residents Left in the Dark Following Unplanned Power Outage

April 29, 2025

News Summary On April 26, 2025, over 30,000 customers in Bossier and Caddo parishes experienced a sudden six-hour power outage, leaving residents frustrated and seeking answers. The Public Service Commissioner...

Street view of homes during a power outage

Power Outages Disrupt Bossier and Caddo Parishes

April 28, 2025

News Summary Recently, over 30,000 customers in Bossier and Caddo Parishes experienced power outages due to grid protection measures implemented by SWEPCO. The outages began around 4:30 p.m. on April...

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