Shreveport Mayor highlights Economic Development Website, talks father’s Day event, and speed camera bill

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux highlights a new initiative to boost local business growth, celebrate community events, and address updates on traffic enforcement.

One of the most significant announcements was the launch of a new economic development website, a one-stop shop designed to facilitate the city’s collaboration with entrepreneurs and small business owners.

“When we came into office, we wanted to simplify the process for people to do business in and with the city,” said Mayor Arceneaux. “You can now find checklists, permit information, and applications online, without needing to visit Government Plaza.”

The website is accessible from the city’s homepage and includes resources tailored to new and existing business owners. “Small businesses create most of the jobs in this country,” the mayor emphasized, “so we want to encourage an entrepreneurial spirit right here in Shreveport.”

Mayor Arceneaux also expressed his excitement about the upcoming Father’s Day 5K, organized by community leader Alex T. Ray. The mayor will attend—”more walking than running,” he joked—and praised the event’s focus on fatherhood and community unity. “There’s strong data that shows children who grow up with a father or father figure do better in life.”

The mayor also acknowledged recent successes that have brought national attention to the city, including the LSUS Pilots’ national championship win and their record-setting 59–0 season. “They’ll be forever in the record books,” Arceneaux said proudly.

Finally, he addressed Senate Bill 99, which limits the use of speed cameras to school zones. “We’re happy to continue that program, but we are exploring other ways to address the epidemic of speeding and red light running in the city,” he said.