Civic Source to host additional adjudicated property info session

Blanchard Furrh Bridge to reopen; Blanchard Latex to undergo construction

BLANCHARD FURRH ROAD BRIDGE TO REOPEN; BLANCHARD LATEX ROAD BRIDGE TO UNDERGO CONSTRUCTION

Construction on the Blanchard Latex Road Bridge (west of LA Hwy 169) will begin on Friday, May 26, 2017.  The bridge will be closed to all traffic dur...

Confederate monument meetings continue across Caddo Parish

A Caddo Parish Commission citizen advisory committee established last year to craft recommendations for the future of the 115-year-old Confederate monument on the Caddo Parish Courthouse grounds has set a series of public hearings in May to seek public in...

Blanchard Latex Road Bridge to remain open

BLANCHARD LATEX ROAD BRIDGE TO REMAIN OPEN

Construction on the Blanchard Latex Road Bridge (west of LA Hwy 169) scheduled to begin on Monday, May 15, has been delayed to allow the Caddo Parish Department of Public Works to reopen the Blanchard Furrh Road B...

Caddo Parish Juvenile Services Director Receives Don E. Wydra Award

CADDO JUVENILE JUSTICE DIRECTOR RECEIVES DON E. WYDRA AWARD

Caddo Parish Director of Juvenile Services Clay Walker was named the 19th recipient of the prestigious Don E. Wydra Memorial Award for Outstanding Contribution to Juvenile Justice and Delinqu...

Caddo Parish Celebrates National County/Parish Government Month

Caddo Parish Celebrates National County/Parish Government Month

Caddo Parish has celebrated National County/Parish Government Month (NCGM) during the month of April to showcase how the parish is building a healthy, vibrant and safe community through innova...

"National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day" Event to be held April 29

PARISH TO HOLD “NATIONAL ADOPT A SHELTER PET DAY” EVENT

Caddo Parish residents will have the opportunity to spend time at their local shelter in observance of “National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day”.  The event, hosted b...

Come explore Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes at Walter B. Jacobs Park!

The Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department invites you to the Department's annual "Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes", to be held Saturday, April 7, 2017, 11:am - 4:00pm at the Walter B. Jacobs Nature Park, 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport...Read on...

Caddo youth learn survival strategies at Caddo "Zombie Apocalypse" camp

Caddo Parish is safe once again, thanks to the survival skills learned by parish youth at the Caddo Parks and Recreation’s inaugural Zombie Apocalypse Camp. 

The camp, hosted March 27-31, provided an opportunity for area youth ages 8-12 to lear...

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Receive Top Honor

CADDO PARISH PARKS AND RECREATION RECEIVE TOP HONOR

The Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department is the recipient of one of the Louisiana Recreation and Parks Association’s (LRPA) highest honors. 

The Department was awarded the Class II Top...

CPAS' First Annual "Kids Day" a success

Commissioners Elected Officers to Statewide Organization

 CADDO PARISH COMMISSIONERS ELECTED OFFICERS TO STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION 

Commissioners Lyndon B. Johnson and Stormy Gage-Watts have been selected by a body of peers as officers of the Black Caucus of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana.&n...

Caddo Parish and City of Shreveport Partner to Offer New Online System for Adjudicated Properties

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact(s) :

Kristen Lawrence

kristen.lawrence@civicsource.com

(504) 930-3042

Krystle Grindley

Public Information Officer

Parish of Caddo

kgrindley@caddo.org

(318) 212-2681

Africa Price

Director of Public Relations and Communication...

Commissioner to hold anti-trafficking summit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:Commissioner Lyndon B. Johnson
Caddo Parish Commission District 2318.218.0778ljohnson@caddo.org

ANTI-TRAFFICKING SUMMIT TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 21

Caddo Parish Commissioner Lyndon B. Johnson, along with the Caddo Parish Juvenile ...

Caddo Parish Commission Selects Interim District 12 Commissioner

In a 7-4 vote, the Caddo Parish Commission has selected Louis Johnson as interim Commissioner for District 12.  Johnson will fill the seat left vacant by former Commissioner Ken Epperson, Sr.

Caddo Parish Urges Safety During Winter Weather

The Parish of Caddo urges motorists to utilize extreme caution during predicted winter weather conditions. As the cold weather and moisture begins to make its way across Caddo Parish Friday, January 6 throughout Saturday, January 7, please note that bridg...Read on...

In Memoriam - William "Bill" Hanna

The Parish of Caddo mourns the loss of former Caddo Parish Administrator and former Shreveport mayor Bill Hanna.

In his work as Caddo Parish Administrator, he helped establish Government Plaza and solidified a tri-government settlement on disputed casi...Read on...

Animal Services urges residents to practice pet safety during winter season

As we approach the start of winter and frigid temps begin to move in, the Caddo Parish Department of Animal Services and Mosquito Control asks to you to please consider the following cold weather safety tips for pets:<_o3a_p>

*Do not leave pets unattended when the...

Parish makes donation to Toys for Tots Campaign

CADDO PARISH MAKES DONATION TO TOYS FOR TOTS CAMPAIGN

Employees and members of Caddo Parish Administration made a formal presentation of collected toys for the culmination of the Parish’s Toys for Tots campaign.  The presentation to the ...

2016 Home Rule Charter Propositions

2016 Caddo Parish Home Rule Charter Amendment Propositions

Voters in Caddo Parish are being asked to decide on four proposed amendments to the Parish’s Home Rule Charter on the December 10, 2016 ballot. 

Proposition No. 1

Shall Paragraph I of S...

Caddo Parish Commission, District Attorney awarded $450,000 Grant

The Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office and the Caddo Parish Commission have received a federal grant for almost $450,000 to combat domestic violence.  The grant was awarded to the Caddo Parish Commission, and the District Attorney&...

House Legislative Commerce Committee Meeting

Caddo Commission Awards $725,000 To Area Law Enforcement Agencies

The Caddo Parish Commission presented $725,000 in funding to law enforcement agencies in Caddo Parish to assist in the purchase of law enforcement equipment. The presentation took place on Thursday, June 23 at 2pm on the first floor of Government Plaza in...Read on...

Caddo Parish Commission to honor Purple Heart Recipients and Veterans

The Veterans Affairs/Services Committee of the Caddo Parish Commission will host their 2nd Annual Purple Hearts Recipient Ceremony on Monday, August 1, 2016, 1:30 pm at Government Plaza in the Commission chamber, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. ...Read on...

Caddo Parish Names Animal Services and Mosquito Control Director

The Caddo Parish Commission approved the appointment of Charles Wilson, Jr. as the permanent director of animal services and mosquito control for the Parish of Caddo in a unanimous vote at the Commission’s monthly meeting on Thursday, June 9.

Wilson, w...Read on...