These were not new taxes for city residents. The oldest of these millages was enacted in 1941, the most recent in 1970. Because they were allowed to expire instead of being renewed, voters must approve them again when they are on the ballot on April 29.

“If you look at some of the other states and where their growth comes from, it doesn’t come from who’s elected or occupies any seat in the capital at any given time,” he said. “It comes from communities filled with local business leaders who demand and drive change.

“We are pleased to have completed this acquisition and look forward to finalizing the plans for this project,” said Greg Guida, co-CEO of Foundation Gaming. “Now that we have completed the transaction, we will be focusing on the design and development process, which will include re-branding the property.

The dogs featured in the show include a variety of breeds, including Great Danes, Great Pyrenees, standard poodles and Boston terriers. Attendees will learn each animal's backstory as they walk the runway. The winner will be selected by popular vote..

The mayor said they are also working with Kansas City Southern and Canadian Pacific on the project. Those two companies are scheduled to merge, and which one the cities ultimately work with will depend on the timing of that merger and the passenger rail project, Arceneaux added.

Teach’s work as a liaison with the manufacturers has helped improve the inventory at the store. But he also has worked with general manager Starbuck Langley and the rest of the staff to improve the appearance of the store as well..

Young athletes are suffering injuries at a rate 10 times more frequently than in 2000, and the trend is escalating, a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon told a full house of doctors, physical therapists, parents and athletes at the BHP YMCA on Oct. 13..

“We are on the threshold of transformation and invite the citizens of Shreveport to help us revitalize the 180 acres at the Fair Grounds,” he said. “We are going to build a new state-of-the-art facility that houses baseball, other sports and entertainment.