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1 month ago | 
cbc.ca | Eva Uguen-Csenge |Connie Walker |Scott Anderson |Linda Guerriero
Frustrated with police, Meggie Cywink is determined to find the truth about the death of her sister, Sonya Cywink, even if that means investigating the case herself.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
theforumnews.com | Scott Anderson
Mayor, city council considering several optionsThe end of the year is right around the corner, and like all good administrators, Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux is taking a long, hard look at the budget heading into next year. Arceneaux said the city is reconsidering several things in the budget after having to take another look at projected sales tax revenue. “We had originally forecast about a 2.5 percent gain in sales tax,” Arceneaux said.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
cbc.ca | Steven D'Souza |Scott Anderson |Eva Uguen-Csenge
In May, after numerous failed attempts, it appeared U.S. negotiators had reached a deal on a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. U.S. President Joe Biden himself announced that Israel had come forward with a plan. But while Biden seemed optimistic, there was silence from the prime minister of Israel.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
theforumnews.com | Scott Anderson
Also, status in city water, stadiumShreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux said the city is preparing to sell the first bonds under the 2024 bond proposals passed in April for capital improvements across Shreveport. The mayor said the city is working on bond ratings and other matters associated with the sale of those bonds. The ordinance to sell the bonds was introduced on first reading at the Shreveport City Council meeting on Sept. 10, he said, and will be available for passage at the Sept. 24 meeting.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
theforumnews.com | Scott Anderson
Also, more from G-Unit StudiosShreveport Mayor Tom Arceneuax pledged to make it easier to do business in and with Shreveport, especially for small businesses. One key component of that campaign promise is entering a key phase. Last year, Arceneaux formed a Small Business Task Force.
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
theforumnews.com | Scott Anderson
Mayors pool their experiences in New York CityShreveport Mayor Tom Arcenaux recently returned from the Bloomberg-Harvard City Leadership Intensive in New York City. “New York was fabulous,” he said. “It was an interactive experience. It was really focused on leadership and decision-making and developing a framework for data-based, value-driven decisions.” During the in-person session, Arceneaux and his cohort of mayors examined several case studies of actual events.
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Jun 8, 2024 | 
shreveporttimes.com | Scott Anderson
Bill Lunn, former news director and anchor at KTBS, has resigned after being named a suspect in an active investigation into possible child sex crimes. Lunn was detained Wednesday in the 9500 block of Chaparral Lane, KSLA reported. Shreveport Police reported Lunn is a suspect in an active investigation into computer-aided solicitation of a minor, the TV station reported. According to reports, Lunn called police and claimed he was assaulted by several men and that they tried to steal his car.
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May 15, 2024 | 
theforumnews.com | Scott Anderson
Also, ideas for community policingShreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux and his administration continue to revel in an overwhelming victory for three bond proposals that will raise $256.4 million for capital improvement projects across the city. “It was a very affirming result,” Arceneaux said. “Now we have to get to work.” Shreveport residents voted to approve three bond proposals April 27. Two of those proposals passed with 80% of votes in favor, and the third passed with 78% of the vote.
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Apr 30, 2024 | 
theforumnews.com | Scott Anderson
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson addresses the citizens of Shreveport. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson brings his G-Unit Studios to ShreveportGovernment Plaza in downtown Shreveport was the scene for a news conference on April 18 that was part block party, part pep rally and part church service. The crowd gathered early, brimming with excitement to see the guest of honor, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. A combined marching band from Huntington and Booker T. Washington high schools played some of 50 Cent’s songs.
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Mar 28, 2024 | 
cbc.ca | Scott Anderson |Ivan Angelovski |Mark Kelley
Canadian authorities watched an experimental submersible come and go from St. John’s Harbour for three years before it imploded with five passengers onboard as they made their way toward the wreck of the Titanic.
