Caddo Parish Commission selects Ronald Cothran as interim District 8 commissioner

CADDO PARISH COMMISSION SELECTS RONALD COTHRAN AS INTERIM DISTRICT 8 COMMISSIONER

Caddo Parish, LA - The Caddo Parish Commission selected Ronald Cothran as interim Commissioner for District 8.  Cothran will fill the seat left vacant by former Comm...

Caddo Commission selects 2023 officers

CADDO PARISH COMMISSION SELECTS 2023 OFFICERS

The Caddo Parish Commission selected its 2023 leadership at its first regular session meeting of the year on January 5.

Commissioner Roy Burrell, District 5 was selected as Commission President.

Commissioner John...

Parish of Caddo holiday office closures

PARISH OF CADDO HOLIDAY CLOSURES

Caddo Parish, LA – In observance of the holiday season the Parish of Caddo is observing the following office closures:

Friday, December 23 – Monday, December 27 – CLOSED

Friday, December 30 &...

Caddo Parks education coordinator receives prestigious national award

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Education Coordinator Stacy Gray is the recipient of the  National Association for Interpretation's Master Front-Line Interpreter Award.

The National Association for Interpretation (NAI) is the national profession...

Restroom facilities to be closed at Caddo Parish parks as cold weather approaches

Restroom facilities to be closed at Caddo Parish parks as cold weather approaches

In preparations for the upcoming cold weather in the area, the following Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation park restrooms will be closed to the public Thursday, December 22^nd...

Highway dedication to honor local community leader Carl A. Pierson, Sr.

HIGHWAY DEDICATION TO HONOR LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADER CARL A. PIERSON, SR. 

Caddo Parish, LA – The Parish of Caddo will host a state highway dedication event for former Caddo Commissioner and longtime community leader Carl A. Pier...

Caddo Commission to hold public redistricting meetings

CADDO COMMISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS ON REDISTRICTING PROCESS

The Caddo Parish Commission is hosting an additional round of public meetings aimed at educating citizens on the redistricting process in Caddo Parish.

To establ...

Additional satellite location in Caddo Parish available for early voting

Parish of Caddo to host free workshop on misdemeanor expungement

CADDO PARISH TO HOST EXPUNGEMENT SUMMIT AND RESOURCE FAIR OCTOBER 14

Caddo Parish, in partnership with the Caddo Clerk of Court and other community organizations, is hosting a summit to educate residents on how to get misdemeanor record...

Keithville park temporarily closed for upgrades beginning October 10

KEITHVILLE PARK TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR UPGRADES

Caddo Parish, LA – Keithville Community Park (12201 Mansfield Rd, Keithville, LA 71047) will be temporarily closed October 10^th – October 16^th while the Parish completes improvements to th...

Building damaged by hurricane set to reopen to local veterans

PARISH OF CADDO TO HOLD RIBBON CUTTING AND REDEDICATION CEREMONY FOR VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE

Caddo Parish, LA – Veterans in northwest Louisiana can now receive assistance with their veterans benefits and services in a newly rebuilt faci...

Parish of Caddo, Shreveport Symphony partner to host free community concerts October 1-2

PARISH OF CADDO AND SHREVEPORT SYMPHONY PARTNER TO HOST FREE WEEKEND OF COMMUNITY CONCERTS

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation is partnering with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra to host a weekend of concerts October 1 and 2. All of the c...

Caddo Parish reminds motorists to exercise safe travel during Labor Day holiday

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 Memorial Day holiday period (Friday, September 2 – Monday, Septem...

Parish of Caddo title sponsor of 2022 Shreveport Classic

PARISH OF CADDO TITLE SPONSOR OF 2022 SHREVEPORT CLASSIC

Caddo Parish, LA – The Parish of Caddo is pleased to announce it is the title sponsor of the 2022 Shreveport Classic.

Formerly known as the Red River Classic, the matchup began in ...

Caddo Parish to hold free rabies and microchip clinic September 24

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 to protect...

Caddo Parish Wheelchair Ramp Assistance Program now accepting applications

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...

Caddo Commission to hold public meetings on redistricting process July 27 and 28

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...

"Taking it to the Streets" to provide mobile fitness, crime prevention for Caddo Parish youth

 “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...

"Friday Night Live" events to cater to Caddo Parish youth, parents

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...

Parish wide spay/neuter ordinance to go into effect July 1

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...

Caddo Parks, USA Boxing, local partners join forces to host boxing invitational

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...

Juneteenth Celebration Weekend - June 17-19, 2022

A host of governmental, non-profit and local organizations are partnering to hold the first JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION WEEKEND, June 17, 18, 19, in downtown Shreveport.

Read more about the schedule of events here!

June is National Mosquito Awareness Month

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...

Parish of Caddo reminds motorists to travel safely during Memorial Day holiday

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 &...

South Central Human Trafficking Conference to feature national advocate Cyntoia Brown-Long

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...

Caddo Parish earns national achievement awards for three parishwide programs

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...

Caddo Parks and Recreation to host free MLB and Jr. Home Run Derby competitions

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...

Buncombe Rd bridge to close for replacement beginning May 16

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.

The Department ...

Caddo Parks and Recreation partners with local NFL stars to offer free summer youth camps

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...

Keen Independent Study presentation to take place May 6

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...

Mosquito spraying begins in Caddo Parish; state of the art drone technology to be employed

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. &...

Public input needed for comprehensive parks and recreation master plan

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...

Caddo Parks and Recreation and Caddo Community Action Agency team up for community wellness

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,...

Access Parish of Caddo/Caddo Parish Commission content on Comcast Channel 6

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...

Parish of Caddo partners with local agencies to offer spring/summer youth crime prevention programs

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...

Registration now open for Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Tee-Ball league

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...

Caddo Parks to host free NBA skills clinic in honor of slain youth

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...

Parish of Caddo receives additional revenue through partnership with Capital Area Finance Authority

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...

Standard Oil Road bridge now open for travel

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.

Caddo Parish celebrates National County/Parish Government Month

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...

ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: Keithville-Kingston Rd at Cypress Bayou is closed due to high water

ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: 

Keithville-Kingston Rd at Cypress Bayou is closed due to high water. Motorists are urged to avoid this area.

Caddo Commission allocates funding for relocation benefits

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...

Parish of Caddo continues leadership roles with statewide Police Jury association

Applications now closed for Caddo Parish Doorbell Camera Program due to demand

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...

Parish of Caddo, Landers and Kiss 93.7 to host "Night in the Country" outdoor concert series

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...

Caddo Parish Doorbell Camera Program to begin accepting applications March 14

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...

Parish of Caddo partners with Shreveport Symphony Orchestra for free community concerts

 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...

PBS Pinchback Park to close for improvements March 1

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...

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation requesting public input on park accessibility

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...

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department seeks national accreditation

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department Seeks National Accreditation

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Caddo Animal Services closed February 8 due to water issue

CADDO ANIMAL SERVICES CLOSED FEBRUARY 8 DUE TO WATER ISSUE

Caddo Parish Animal Services & Mosquito Control will be closed today (February 8th) due to water issues at the facility.  

Citizens that need to report animal emergencies (inju...

Winter weather safety tips

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...

Caddo Parks and Recreation to partner with WBNA for virtual event February 2

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...

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation 2021 Annual Report Now Available

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...

Caddo Commission Legislative Recap

Caddo Parish Commission Legislative Recap

March 2021

Caddo Parish to launch COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program on April 1

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...

Parish CVEU permits to move to online process

PARISH CVEU PERMITS TO MOVE TO ONLINE PROCESS

The Parish’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVEU) is moving toward an easier, secure, online permit process.

By April 6, 2020, all CVEU permits must be submitted online via the Caddo CVEU website. The...

September is National Preparedness Month

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...

Parish completes new community building for citizens

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 ...

Commission approves additional funding for Parish storm and tornado victims

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...

2018 Tax Renewal Trifold

2018 Tax Renewal Trifold (PDF)

Linwood Avenue Bridge to open to traffic

LINWOOD AVENUE BRIDGE TO OPEN TO TRAFFIC

Beginning Tuesday, August 7, the bridge located at Linwood Avenue south at the intersection of Southern Loop will be open to traffic.

The bridge project, originally estimated to take 120 days, has been completed two ...

Parish unveils Project CAM to allow citizens to monitor construction projects

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...

Caddo Parish names Animal Services and Mosquito Control Director

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 ...

CPAS Best Friends Assessment and Management Response

On March 12, members of the Best Friends shelter outreach team did a two-day assessment of shelter operations at CPAS.

Below are links to the Assessment and the Parish of Caddo's Management Response:

Best Friends Shelter Assessment (PDF)

CPAS Management Resp...

2018 road overlay and rehab replacement projects to begin in Caddo Parish

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...

Annual Caddo Parish Parks event awarded national recognition

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...

Juvenile Services hosts first annual Health, Wellness and Information Fair

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...

Commission adopts 2018 budget; records lowest Commissioner travel since 2009

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...

Parish employees donate hundreds of toys to Toys for Tots campaign

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...

Caddo Parish observes Veterans Day - Hours of Operation

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...

Parish of Caddo recipient of national budget award

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...

Parish Commission to stream meetings via Facebook Live

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...

Caddo Animal Services to provide free rabies shots and microchips

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 ...