ArkLaTex news
Short, sourced write-ups of what local government and public-safety agencies are actually doing, taken straight from agendas, minutes and official releases.
Caddo Commission meets Thursday: Box Road rezoning, a land purchase and the library’s 2027 budget
Thu., Oct. 22, 3:30 p.m.: Box Road rezoning, a property purchase, the library’s 2027 budget and three mineral lease resolutions.
TSA PreCheck sign-ups at Monroe Regional Airport this week, Oct. 20–23
Enroll or renew at 5400 Operations Road, Oct. 20–23, 9 a.m.–noon and 1–5 p.m. The city lists a $76.75 fee for five years; confirm it when you book.
Shreveport’s $337.6M budget plan for 2027: Police and fire take nearly half, and 6% raises are proposed
A $337.6M General Fund plan, with $84M for Police and $74M for Fire, plus proposed 6% civil service raises starting Dec. 1, 2026.
West Monroe Pet Mayor nominations close Oct. 30; Hasley Cemetery tour is Nov. 7
Nominate a pet by Oct. 30 ($20 each; proceeds go to Kiroli Park). Hasley Cemetery tours on Nov. 7 are $25 and leave from City Hall.
2027 budgets: What Bossier City and Shreveport plan to spend, and when you can speak up
Bossier City’s proposed 2027 General Fund lists $80.8M in department spending. Shreveport’s Oct. 13 agenda listed 19 budget ordinances.
Ruston posts notice of low chlorine in July and August; no boil advisory needed
The required notice covers July and August 2026. The city says the cause has been fixed, no bacteria were found, and no boil advisory is needed.
Uniforms, school buses and oil leases: What was on Caddo and Bossier school board agendas in October
Caddo (Oct. 20, 4 p.m.): uniforms, a salary grievance, oil and gas leases. Bossier (Oct. 15, 6 p.m.): bus purchases and food contracts.
Longview enforces new curbside recycling rules; Blue Crew meeting set for Nov. 12
Carts with trash in them can be tagged and removed. Recycling is collected the day after trash day. Volunteer meeting: Nov. 12, 5:30 p.m., Maude Cobb.
Shreveport proposes a 58-cent-a-ton landfill fee increase for 2027
ORD 101 would raise the Woolworth Landfill gate fee from $44.71 to $45.29 a ton, tied to an inflation clause in the operator’s contract.
Shreveport police report 31 DWI-related arrests in the first two weeks of October
31 arrests Oct. 1–14: one fourth-offense, two third-offense and five second-offense DWI charges, plus three warrant arrests.
Caddo Sheriff’s Thanksgiving food drive: Where to drop off food through Nov. 19
Goal: 4,000+ pounds for the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana. Nine drop-off sites, open through Nov. 19. Nothing in glass.
This Saturday at Safety Town: Free storm-safety class and drug take-back
Sat., Oct. 24 at Sheriff’s Safety Town: an NWS severe-weather class (10–noon) and a drug take-back (10–2). Plus a blood drive and Trunk or Treat.
Got a letter saying you owe back property taxes? Caddo Sheriff says it’s a scam
A scam letter claims you owe back property taxes and must “redeem” your home within 60 days. Here’s how to check what you really owe.
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