SHREVEPORT, La. - The Caddo Parish Commission considered a proposal Monday to place a moratorium on future data center projects, but the parish attorney said the commission does not currently have the legal framework to enforce one.

CADDO PARISH, La. — Caddo Parish is facing a critical shortage of poll workers as veteran election officials retire, local officials announced Thursday.

SHREVEPORT, La. — The Caddo Parish Commission voted to advance a revised school supply ordinance during its latest work session to assist families struggling with high costs ahead of the school year.

SHREVEPORT, La. - Caddo residents voiced concerns Monday about the environmental impacts of a proposed data center in west Caddo Parish during meetings of the Caddo Parish Commission and its Natural Resources Committee. 

SHREVEPORT, La. — A judge ordered Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill to pay more than $240,000 in penalties after throwing out a lawsuit against Caddo Parish officials.

SHREVEPORT, La. — Caddo Parish commissioners are discussing the economic opportunities and challenges tied to data center development as new investments bring jobs and renewed debate over regulations. During Thursday's Caddo Parish Commission meeting, leaders highlighted continued growth at the SLB manufacturing hub at the former General Motors plant site. The facility is fully leased and currently employs 1,500 workers. Officials with the North Louisiana Economic Partnership said SLB produces cooling and electrical systems used for digital infrastructure and data centers. The company plans to add 500 more employees by the end of the year, bringing total employment to about 2,000 workers. Commissioners said the expansion represents continued investment and job growth in Caddo Parish. Caddo Parish Commission President Gregory Young said his support for data center projects is focused on creating opportunities for younger residents. "My interest in the data center is all about these young people," Young said. "It's all about the young people who are here." Commissioner Stormy Gage-Watt said officials want to attract jobs that provide long-term benefits. "We are making sure that we are getting jobs that not only pay, but jobs that stay," Gage-Watt said. Commissioners also discussed concerns surrounding development, including temporary housing for workers involved in future data center projects. Commissioner John-Paul Young proposed an ordinance during Monday's work session aimed at regulating temporary housing for data center workers. The proposal did not advance. The issue was discussed again during Thursday's Special Projects Committee meeting. According to parish legal counsel, regulations involving temporary worker housing fall under city and state authority rather than parish authority. Officials said the parish will continue evaluating how to support economic growth while ensuring development is properly managed.

SHREVEPORT, La. — The Caddo Parish Commission met Monday in a work session to discuss a proposed ordinance that would finalize a land lease with the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana for a planned pickleball park project.

SHREVEPORT, La. — A proposed ordinance that would establish strict conduct and safety guidelines for SporTran passengers traveling within unincorporated areas of the parish was considered Monday during the Caddo Commission's work session.

CADDO PARISH, La. — Caddo commissioners on Monday considered a proposed ordinance that would establish a new rules for temporary workforce housing facilities, commonly known as "man camps," within unincorporated areas of the parish.

SHREVEPORT, La. - Dreams will become reality on Thursday as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services presents 34 candidates to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana during a special Naturalization Celebration. It's all part of the 2026 KTBS 3 Freedom Fest Series and celebration of America 250.