This page covers local city council decisions, municipal elections, public policy and civic life. Reporting follows government actions, legislative discussions and the impacts of administrative updates on the city.
Tom Arceneaux and Stormy Gage Watts will face off in a Saturday, December 12 runoff after leading the first round of voting.
Live Poll
Do you think Shreveport is moving in the right direction under its current leadership?
The federal funding will support traffic safety upgrades at 10 high-risk intersections across the city.
Shreveport District E Councilman Alan Jackson is receiving medical care and remains a candidate in the Nov. 3 election.
Live Poll
Do you support prioritizing majority-minority districts to ensure fair political representation in your state?
Civil rights leaders and local voters mobilize as a federal panel hears arguments on Louisiana's congressional map.
Coverage takes in municipal election results, city council sessions, legislative proposals and the public policy shifts that follow. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Decisions made at city hall regarding zoning, infrastructure and public services define the rhythm of the political cycle here. Public input and fiscal planning constrain how city projects advance, with council votes serving as the most frequent trigger for news coverage.
