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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.
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News Summary A train derailment occurred in downtown Shreveport on April 14, 2025, around 1:15 p.m. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as all derailed train cars were empty. Local emergency...
News Summary Zyra’Kem Copeland, a 12-year-old boy from Shreveport, has been found safe after a community effort to locate him. The boy went missing while riding his bicycle, causing concern...
News Summary In Shreveport, Louisiana, Leanisha Broom was arrested for child desertion after leaving her five children home alone for days. The alarming situation arose when a family member reported...
News Summary Shreveport, Louisiana, has initiated a bold operation to tackle squatting in neighborhoods, mobilizing 40 police officers to enforce new housing standards. This significant action stems from community concerns...
News Summary Shreveport is set to host a community cleanup event this Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon, part of the Love the Boot Week initiative. Volunteers of all ages...
News Summary Shreveport residents are urged to follow a voluntary boil advisory affecting several neighborhoods due to water main repair work. Key areas impacted include West Bert Kouns Industrial Loop...
News Summary A devastating house fire in Shreveport claimed the lives of four generations of a family, including a mother, grandmother, and two young daughters. The tragedy has left the...
News Summary A devastating house fire in Shreveport has claimed four lives from one family, including children. The community rallies for support as they mourn this heartbreaking loss. Investigations reveal...
News Summary Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation has announced the temporary closure of four parks due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall. The closures, effective from April 9, include Noah...
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