Posted on: August 5, 2022
CADDO PARISH WHEELCHAIR RAMP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Caddo Parish, LA – The application period for the Caddo Parish Wheelchair Ramp Assistance Program officially opened August 5.
The program was introduced...
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Posted on: July 21, 2022
CADDO COMMISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS ON REDISTRICTING PROCESS
The Caddo Parish Commission is hosting a series of public meetings aimed at educating citizens on the redistricting process in Caddo Parish.
Every 10 years after the relea...
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Posted on: July 18, 2022
“TAKING IT TO THE STREETS” TO PROVIDE MOBILE FITNESS AND CRIME PREVENTION FOR CADDO PARISH YOUTH
Caddo Parish, LA - Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department and the Caddo Parish Commission are &ldqu...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: July 19, 2022
CADDO PARISH DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE AND UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO HOST FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE-YOUTH EMPOWERMENT EVENTS
The Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office and the United States Attorney’s Of...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: June 30, 2022
PARISHWIDE SPAY/NEUTER ORDINANCE GOES INTO EFFECT JULY 1
Caddo Parish, LA – Parish wide spay/neuter legislation passed by the Caddo Parish Commission, designed to reduce the number of intakes and euthanasia of animals in Caddo Parish, g...
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Posted on: June 29, 2022
Caddo Parks, USA Boxing and Local Partners Join Forces to Host Louisiana Master’s Boxing Invitational
SHREVEPORT, LA: June 27, 2022- Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with USA Boxing, Title Boxing Club...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: June 1, 2022
JUNE IS NATIONAL MOSQUITO AWARENESS MONTH
Caddo Parish, LA – June and the summer months bring the yearly onslaught of mosquitoes and their bites to Caddo Parish. As June is National Mosquito Month, Caddo Parish Animal Services and Mosquito Contro...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: May 26, 2022
PARISH OF CADDO REMINDS MOTORISTS TO TRAVEL SAFELY DURING MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
The Parish of Caddo reminds motorists to travel safely and exercise safe driving practices while traveling during the Memorial Day holiday period (Friday, May 27 &...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: May 23, 2022
SOUTH CENTRAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING CONFERENCE TO FEATURE NATIONAL ADVOCATE CYNTOIA BROWN-LONG
Caddo Parish, LA – Caddo Parish Juvenile Services and Juvenile Court, along with other partnering organizations will host the South-Cent...
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Posted on: May 16, 2022
CADDO PARISH EARNS NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FOR EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE, NATURE AND YOUTH CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Caddo Parish, LA – The Parish of Caddo has been recognized with th...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Caddo Parish to Host MLB Pitch, Hit & Run and Jr. Home Run Derby Competitions
Caddo Parish, LA - Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Captain Shreve High School, will host Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: May 13, 2022
BUNCOMBE ROAD BRIDGE TO BE CLOSED FOR REPLACEMENT
Beginning May 16, 2022, the bridge located on Buncombe Road in West Caddo Parish will be closed to allow the Caddo Parish Public Works Department to replace the structure.
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: May 9, 2022
CADDO PARKS AND RECREATION PARTNERS WITH LOCAL NFL STARS TO OFFER FREE SUMMER CAMPS
Caddo Parish, LA – Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation is partnering with local members of the NFL to offer free training camps for Caddo Parish youth thi...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: May 5, 2022
KEEN INDEPENDENT STUDY PUBLIC TOWN HALL
Come provide input on the 2022 Caddo Disparity Study
Town Hall on Friday, May 6
11:00 am to 1:00 pm CDT
The Skybox at Independence Stadium 3301 Pershing, Shreveport, LA 71119
The Town Hall will include...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: May 2, 2022
MOSQUITO SPRAYING BEGINS IN CADDO PARISH; STATE OF THE ART DRONE TECHNOLOGY TO BE EMPLOYED
Caddo Parish, LA – Caddo Parish Animal Services and Mosquito Control (ASMC) has officially started mosquito spraying season in Caddo Parish. &...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: April 25, 2022
PUBLIC INPUT NEEDED FOR COMPREHENSIVE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
Caddo Parish, LA – Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation and Shreveport Parks and Recreation (SPAR) will host a series of public input meetings for the develop...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: April 21, 2022
CADDO PARKS AND RECREATION AND CADDO COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY TEAM UP FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS ACTIVITIES
Caddo Parish, LA - Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation and Caddo Community Action Agency Head Start have joined forces to improve overall health,...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: April 13, 2022
ACCESS PARISH OF CADDO/CADDO COMMISSION CONTENT ON COMCAST CHANNEL 6
The Parish of Caddo is pleased to partner with the City of Shreveport to expand citizen access to Parish of Caddo/Caddo Parish Commission content.
Citizens with Comcast cable service can t...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: April 13, 2022
PARISH OF CADDO JOINS FORCES WITH LOCAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO OFFER SPRING AND SUMMER YOUTH CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Caddo Parish, LA - Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with Caddo Parish Juv...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: April 12, 2022
Registration Now Open for Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Tee-Ball League
Caddo Parish, LA - The Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Tee-Ball League registration is now open for girls and boys ages 4-6. Player entry fee is $10 per child and registration is...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: April 11, 2022
CADDO PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOST JR. NBA SKILLS AND DRILLS CHALLENGE IN HONOR OF DEVIN MYERS APRIL 23
Caddo Parish, LA - Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation are 99.7 FM-KMJJ are partnering to host a “Jr. NBA Skills Challenge” for girls and boys a...
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Posted on: April 6, 2022
PARISH OF CADDO RECEIVES ADDITIONAL REVENUE THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH CAPITAL AREA FINANCE AUTHORITY
Caddo Parish, LA – The Parish of Caddo received additional revenue as a result of a program partnership with the Capital Area Finance Authority (C...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: April 5, 2022
STANDARD OIL ROAD BRIDGE NOW OPEN FOR TRAVEL
The Standard Oil Rd bridge located on Standard Oil Road near Highway 1 in North Caddo is now open for travel after closure due to maintenance and repair.
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: April 4, 2022
CADDO PARISH CELEBRATES NATIONAL COUNTY/PARISH GOVERNMENT MONTH
Caddo Parish, LA — The Parish of Caddo will celebrate National County/Parish Government Month (NCGM) during the month of April to showcase how Caddo Parish achieve...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: March 18, 2022
CADDO COMMISSION ALLOCATES FUNDING FOR RELOCATION BENEFITS
Caddo Parish, LA – The Caddo Parish Commission has allocated funding to assist Parish citizens with the burdens of relocation.
The Relocation Benefits Program, administ...
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Posted on: March 14, 2022
APPLICATIONS FOR CADDO PARISH DOORBELL CAMERA PROGRAM CLOSED DUE TO DEMAND
Caddo Parish, LA – Due to an overwhelming response, the application process for the Caddo Parish Doorbell Program has been suspended at this time.
Applicants that...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: March 16, 2022
CADDO PARKS AND LANDERS TO HOST “NIGHT IN THE COUNTRY” CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES
Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, Landers and Kiss Country 93.7 are partnering to host the “Kiss Country - Night in the Cou...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: March 10, 2022
APPLICATION PERIOD FOR DOORBELL CAMERA PROGRAM TO OPEN MARCH 14 FOR CADDO PARISH CITIZENS
The Caddo Parish Doorbell Camera Program will begin accepting applications on Monday, March 14.
The program, designed to help combat crime in Cadd...
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Posted on: March 8, 2022
PARISH OF CADDO PARTNERS WITH SHREVEPORT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR FREE COMMUNITY CONCERTS
Caddo Parish, LA - Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation is partnering to host a series of free concerts across Caddo Parish March 12-13.
The “T...
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Posted on: February 22, 2022
P.B.S. PINCHBACK PARK TO CLOSE FOR IMPROVEMENTS MARCH 1
Caddo Parish, LA – Beginning Tuesday, March 1, P.B.S. Pinchback Park, located at 7903 Jefferson Paige Rd, Shreveport, LA 71119, will be closed for the first phase in a series of up...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: February 14, 2022
Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Requesting Public Input for ADA Transition Plan
Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation is undertaking a survey of accessibility needs for people with disabilities to collect vital feedback that will shape transition t...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: February 3, 2022
As winter weather conditions move into our area, we want to remind citizens to exercise safe travel across Caddo Parish:
- Look out for parish work vehicles applying sand to area bridges and overpasses. - Exercise caution when traveling on roadway...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: January 28, 2022
CADDO PARKS AND RECREATION TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL GIRLS & WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY; PARTNERING WITH WBNA FOR “HER TIME TO PLAY” VIRTUAL EVENT
Caddo Parks and Recreation will celebrate the 36th annual National Girls & Women in...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: January 31, 2022
Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation 2021 Annual Report Now Available
The Caddo Parks 2021 Annual Report is now available for viewing. This report provides an overview of Caddo Parks' significant accomplishments over the past year, includi...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: January 25, 2022
PARISH TO CLOSE STANDARD OIL ROAD BRIDGE FOR REPLACEMENT
Beginning January 31, 2022, the bridge located on Standard Oil Road near Highway 1 in North Caddo will be closed to allow the Caddo Parish Department of Public Works to replace th...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: January 25, 2022
CADDO PARISH COURTHOUSE TO REOPEN TO PUBLIC JANUARY 26
The Caddo Parish Courthouse will reopen to the public on Wednesday, January 26.
Repairs have been made to correct the damage to the Courthouse’s electrical system that occu...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: January 23, 2022
CADDO PARISH COURTHOUSE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Beginning Monday, January 24, the Caddo Parish Courthouse (501 Texas Street) will be closed until further notice to repair damage to the facility’s main power distribution sy...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: January 12, 2022
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM NEARS COMPLETION; DEADLINE TO APPLY JANUARY 19
Caddo Parish, LA – After serving over 14,000 families in Caddo Parish and issuing over $32,476,736 in assistance, the Parish&...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: January 6, 2022
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION SELECTS 2022 OFFICERS
The Caddo Parish Commission has selected its officers for 2022.
Commissioner John Atkins, District 9 was selected as Commission President. Roy Burrell, District 5 was elected Vice-P...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: December 2, 2021
CADDO PARISH PARKS AND RECREATION ANNOUNCES WINTER PROGRAM LINEUP
Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation has announced the Winter Program Guide that includes a wide variety of activities taking place December 2021 through February 2022 throughout the ...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: December 1, 2021
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION ADOPTS 2022 BUDGET
The Caddo Parish Commission officially adopted the Parish of Caddo’s 2022 Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget at the Commission’s 2021 budget adoption meeting on December ...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: November 29, 2021
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION SELECTS STEFFON JONES INTERIM DISTRICT 6 COMMISSIONER
The Caddo Parish Commission has selected Steffon Jones as interim Commissioner for District 6. Jones will fill the seat left vacant by former Commissioner Lynn D. Cawth...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: October 29, 2021
PARISH OF CADDO ADJUSTS MASK POLICY FOR PARISH FACILITIES
Caddo Parish, LA – In accordance with Governor John Bel Edwards’ latest proclamation, the Parish of Caddo has adjusted its mask policy in parish facilities. &...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: October 28, 2021
ART IN THE PARK RETURNS FOR 2021
CADDO PARISH, LA- Art in the Park, an annual celebration of art and nature, returns in 2021 after a brief hiatus due to COVID-19. Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department will host the event at Walter B Jacobs...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: October 20, 2021
CADDO PARISH AND D1 TRAINING JOIN FORCES TO ADDRESS HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR CADDO PARISH YOUTH
Caddo Parish, LA - Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation has joined forces with D1 Training Shreveport to offer a variety of free health and wellness train...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: October 14, 2021
There will be several road closures due to movie productions happening around Caddo Parish.
On October 14, Ellerbe Road – between Lakeside Subdivision and Robinson Road – will be closed intermittently from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: September 29, 2021
CADDO PARISH ONE OF FOUR GOVERNMENTS IN THE COUNTRY TO SUCCESSFULY DISTRIBUTE RENTAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING
The Parish's Emergency Rental Assistance Program has helped countless numbers of Caddo Parish residents during this time of uncertainty. Caddo ...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: September 28, 2021
PARISH OF CADDO SERVES OVER 5,000 SUMMER MEALS TO CADDO PARISH YOUTH
Caddo Parish, LA - Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation served a total of 5,840 healthy snacks and meals during the recent summer months of June through August for Caddo Parish youth and tee...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: September 10, 2021
CADDO PARISH PARKS AND RECREATION LAUNCHES NEW MOBILE "AGENTS OF DISCOVERY" PROGRAM
Caddo Parish, LA – Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation is excited to announce “Agents of Discovery” as the newest addition in the line-up of free, self-gu...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: August 31, 2021
CADDO PARISH PARKS AND RECREATION ANNOUNCES FALL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
Caddo Parish, LA - Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation has announced a comprehensive slate of programs and activities for the Fall season for youth, adults and families. &...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: September 1, 2021
CADDO PARISH REMINDS MOTORISTS TO TRAVEL SAFELY DURING LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
The Parish of Caddo reminds motorists to travel safely and exercise safe driving practices while traveling during the Labor Day holiday period (Friday, September 3 – Monday, September...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: August 19, 2021
DISBURSEMENTS TO RESUME IN CADDO PARISH EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; EVICTION MITIGATION PROGRAM NOW OPEN
Caddo Parish, LA – The Parish of Caddo has received a disbursement of awaited funding from the State of Louisian...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: August 13, 2021
CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR PARISH’S ‘ART IN THE PARK’
Caddo Parish, LA- Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department announces a call for artists for the annual Art in the Park event at Walter B Jacobs Memorial Nature Park...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: August 11, 2021
CADDO PARISH’S NEW PARKS AND RECREATION WEBSITE NOW LIVE
Caddo Parish, LA - The Parish of Caddo has launched a newly refreshed, interactive website for Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation that aims to continually improve access to public ...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: August 9, 2021
LINWOOD BRIDGE NOW OPEN TO TRAFFIC
The Linwood Road Bridge located between Southern Loop and Barron Road is now open to regular traffic due to completion of the bridge’s replacement.
The Public Works Department completed replacement of the bridge ...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: March 18, 2021
CADDO PARISH TO LAUNCH COVID-19 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ON APRIL 1
Caddo Parish, LA - Caddo Parish is set to launch an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA) to serve eligible persons in Caddo Parish who have been financially impacted and un...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: September 4, 2018
SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
September is National Preparedness Month. Caddo Parish has partnered with the City of Shreveport and FEMA to spread awareness on how to prepare for natural disasters. It is never too early to be prepared, only too l...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: September 4, 2018
PARISH COMPLETES NEW COMMUNITY BUILDING FOR CITIZENS
The David Raines Community Center is enjoying a new facility to serve citizens, thanks to the Caddo Parish Commission. The new 2,000 square foot building officially opened on Wednesday, August 29 during ...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: August 16, 2018
COMMISSION APPROVES ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR PARISH STORM AND TORNADO VICTIMS
The Caddo Parish Commission voted to increase funding available to local storm and tornado victims at a special called meeting of the Commission on August 16.
Ordinance 57...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: June 12, 2018
PARISH UNVEILS PROJECT CAM VIDEO MONITORING FOR CITIZENS
The Parish of Caddo Public Works department has implemented a new tool for Parish citizens to stay up to date on construction projects—Project CAM. This camera system will allow citizens to...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: May 17, 2018
CADDO PARISH NAMES ANIMAL SERVICES AND MOSQUITO CONTROL DIRECTOR
The Caddo Parish Commission approved the appointment of Travis Clark as the new director of animal services and mosquito control for the Parish of Caddo at the Commission’s monthly ...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: September 12, 2018
The Caddo Parish Department of Public Works has bid their most recent project, 2018 Caddo Parish Road Treatment Program. This project consists of 42 miles of asphaltic overlay and rehabilitation across roads in Caddo Parish. The project bid of $5.6 millio...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: March 19, 2018
ANNUAL CADDO PARISH EVENT AWARDED NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Fairy Houses & Gnome Homes, an annual event at Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park, has been awarded “Outstanding Event of 2017” by the South Central Region of the National A...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: January 26, 2018
The US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana denied a motion by the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) to halt the removal of the Confederate monument at the Caddo Parish Courthouse.
The ruling was issued Friday morning by US District...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: January 4, 2018
CADDO PARISH AWARDED OVER $450,000 IN LADOTD TAP GRANTS
The Parish of Caddo is the recipient of (2) two 2016-2018 Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Transportation Alternatives Program (LADOTDTAP) grants. The two grants, Cadd...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: December 11, 2017
JUVENILE SERVICES HOSTS FIRST ANNUAL
HEALTH, WELLNESS AND INFORMATION FAIR
The Caddo Parish Department of Juvenile Services partnered with area community organizations to host the first annual Health, Wellness and Information Fair on Saturday, Dec...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: December 8, 2017
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION ADOPTS 2018 BUDGET; COMMISSION TRAVEL LOWEST SINCE 2009
The Caddo Parish Commission officially adopted the Parish of Caddo’s 2018 Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget at the Commission’s 2018...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: November 30, 2017
Employees of the Parish of Caddo made a formal presentation of hundreds of collected toys to the United States Marines for the culmination of the Parish’s Toys for Tots campaign. The presentation took place on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 10:00am in the...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: November 9, 2017
The Parish of Caddo wishes all of our veterans a Happy Veterans Day. We are thankful for all of those who have served protecting our freedom.
As a reminder, the Parish's administrative offices will be closed on Friday, November 10 in observance of this hol...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: August 31, 2017
PARISH OF CADDO RECIPIENT OF NATIONAL BUDGET AWARD
The Parish of Caddo has been recognized for its excellence in governmental budgeting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
The Parish was announced as the recipient of the...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: August 1, 2017
CADDO PARISH COMMISSION TO STREAM MEETINGS VIA FACEBOOK LIVE
The Caddo Parish Commission will provide another option for the public to view Commission work session and regular session meetings.
Beginning August 3, regular session meetings will broadcast vi...
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Parish of Caddo - Communications Office
Posted on: March 31, 2022
CADDO ANIMAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE FREE RABIES SHOTS AND MICROCHIPS
The Caddo Parish Department of Animal Services and Mosquito Control is offering free rabies shots and free microchipping to pets with owners that reside in the Parish in an effort ...
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