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Chief Clarence Reese, Jr. and the Shreveport Fire Department proudly held the graduation ceremony for the

Term limits, both in name and substance, are driving voter turnout for the March 29th election. In District 5, each candidate’s position on term limits is pivotal to their electoral success or failure. One-term Councilman Vince Maggio, long associated with the 'no term limits' establishment, is now attempting either to rewrite history or redefine his stance on term limits in a controversial eleventh-hour campaign course correction that has confused voters and undermined his credibility.

Mayor Arceneaux has selected a dynamic group of local leaders to take aim at tackling blight and revitalizing Shreveport’s neighborhoods. This dedicated group will participate in the prestigious Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, traveling to Cambridge this week for an intensive multi-day workshop to learn best practices from experts and city leaders across the country.

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The Mayor's Summer Internship Program (MSIP) is geared toward undergraduate and recent graduate students with an interest in learning the day-to-day operations of public service. The program offers students the opportunity to serve as an intern in various ci department The program will run from June 2nd through July 11, 2025, for a total of six (6) weeks. This paid internship requires a commitment of thirty (30) hours per week from 9 o'clock a.m. to 4 o'clock p.m., Monday-Friday. Students will be assigned projects and required to submit reports documenting their progress and goals. Students will also participate in a community service project and bi-weekly group sessions to support career development.

Barksdale Air Force Base is home to Global Strike Command, the 8th Air Force, the 2nd Bomb Wing and the 307th Bomb Wing. Together these military units play a vital role in our nation's security and global strength. They also play a significant role in our local economy.

This year’s Mardi Gras celebrations in Shreveport were a testament to our city’s vibrant spirit and community pride. Our five parades—Krewe of Gemini, Krewe of Centaur, Krewe of Highland, Krewe of Sobek, and Krewe of Harambe—brought excitement and joy to thousands of residents and visitors. Most importantly, our celebrations were safe, well-organized, and a shining example of what makes Shreveport special. This success would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of so many city employees and state partners. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the Shreveport Police Department, Fire Department, SPAR, Public Works, and our state agencies, including Louisiana State Police and Louisiana Probation and Parole. Their efforts ensured that our parades ran smoothly and safely, with low crime and minimal disruptions. A special thank you goes to our Public Works employees, who worked tirelessly long after the last float rolled through. While most of us went home to rest, they remained on the streets, clearing thousands of pounds of beads, cups, and other debris to restore our city to normal. They finished their work after midnight for the Centaur and Gemini parades. Their dedication is why we set a firm end time for the parades—to give them the time they need to complete this massive cleanup effort. I also want to address some questions regarding marching bands. The city did not remove marching bands from any parades. Each krewe determines the composition of units that compromise their respective parades. They manage those units, which could include marching bands or not, to fit within the time deadlines required by the city. The city sets those deadlines considering the public safety and cleanup concerns the parades present. The route for Centaur and Gemini, at nearly six miles, is one of the longest Mardi Gras parade routes in the country.

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