
Shreveport Wins $2.26M Federal Safety Grant
The federal funding will support traffic safety upgrades at 10 high-risk intersections across the city.
Live Poll
Should your city spend federal and local money on new traffic safety upgrades?
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The federal funding will support traffic safety upgrades at 10 high-risk intersections across the city.
Live Poll
Should your city spend federal and local money on new traffic safety upgrades?
November 4, 2026
Shreveport Mayor Race to Runoff in DecemberTom Arceneaux and Stormy Gage Watts will face off in a Saturday, December 12 runoff after leading the first round of voting.
November 3, 2026
Seven Candidates Vie for Shreveport MayorVoters in Shreveport choose among seven mayoral candidates Tuesday, with a December 12 runoff possible if no one wins a majority.
November 2, 2026
Hightower Endorses Phelps for Shreveport MayorFormer Mayor Keith Hightower has backed Tammy Phelps in the Shreveport mayoral race days before the Nov. 3 election.
October 29, 2026
Shreveport Mayor Seeks State Help for Highway LightingMayor Tom Arceneaux is requesting state aid to address safety issues on major city roads.
October 23, 2026
Shreveport Voters to Decide on Two Ballot MeasuresShreveport residents will head to the polls on November 3 to vote on a sports complex bond and a property tax renewal.
October 21, 2026
Shreveport Council Candidates Detail Key Policy PlansFour City Council candidates respond to questions on local crime and infrastructure development.
October 20, 2026
Caddo Commissioner John Paul Young Enters Mayoral RaceThe Caddo Parish official has officially joined the field of candidates vying to lead the city of Shreveport.
October 15, 2026
Shreveport Council Introduces 2027 Budget ProposalThe city council has introduced a $606.2 million budget that includes proposed raises for police and fire personnel.
October 14, 2026
Shreveport Mayoral Candidates Debated Public SafetyThe Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce and KTAL hosted a forum for mayoral candidates at SUSLA.
October 8, 2026
Shreveport Councilman Grayson Boucher Concluded TermCouncilman Grayson Boucher finishes his second term representing Shreveport’s District D.
Shreveport reporting spans municipal council votes, mayoral initiatives, infrastructure project planning and administrative policy decisions. It reaches across the city and the communities around it to track how legislative actions take effect. Fiscal cycles and annual budget planning create a regular, repeating pattern of debate and decision-making for every city department. Public hearings and city-wide planning sessions represent the main venues where policy shifts materialize and are put to a vote.