I Love Shreveport Podcast

City Council Meeting 6-23-26 Replay

City Council Meeting 6-9-26 

Administrative Conference & City Council Meeting 5-26-26

On this episode of the I Love Shreveport Podcast, we sit down with Latoria Thomas of United Way to talk about the power of community, service, and creating real impact across Shreveport-Bossier. From helping families in need to building stronger connections throughout our city, this conversation highlights the work being done to uplift our community every single day.                               ...

This Memorial Day, while many of us are spending time with family and friends, it’s important to remember what the holiday is actually about. Memorial Day honors the Americans who lost their lives serving our country. Men and women who never got to come home, grow older, raise families, or enjoy the freedoms they helped protect for the rest of us.  Here in Shreveport, we understand that sacrifice...

City Council Meeting 5-12-26 Replay

Mayor Tom Arceneaux shares a special Mother’s Day message

On this episode, I Love Shreveport Podcast proudly features D.P. Jefferson in a meaningful discussion on autism awareness and advocacy. Through personal experience and community insight, this episode highlights the importance of understanding, support, and representation. Tune in for a conversation that matters.

City Council Meeting 4-28-26 Replay

Shreveport is grieving.   Following the tragic loss of children in Cedar Grove, Mayor Tom Arceneaux shares a message to a community carrying shock, heartbreak, and questions that have no easy answers.   We ask everyone to keep the families, loved ones, and first responders in your prayers and to check on those around you.

This episode of the I Love Shreveport Podcast highlights the incredible work of Shreveport Green and their mission to create a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable city. From community cleanups to environmental education, they’re making a real difference right here in Shreveport. Tune in and see how you can be a part of the change.

SPD March Update

Dr. Nancy Grace Roman, often called the “Mother of the Hubble Space Telescope,” was NASA’s first Chief of Astronomy and helped lead the development of the space telescope program that revolutionized modern astronomy. Despite barriers in science, she opened doors for generations of women in astrophysics. Her legacy reminds us that exploration begins with curiosity, and the courage to follow it. #Wo...

Dr. Virginia Apgar changed medicine with a simple idea that saved millions of lives. In 1952, she developed the Apgar Score, a quick test still used worldwide to assess the health of newborn babies immediately after birth. Her innovation transformed neonatal care and dramatically improved infant survival. Dr. Apgar reminds us that powerful change can begin with one thoughtful solution.

City Council Meeting Replay 3-24-26

Shirley Chisholm made history in 1968 as the first African American woman elected to the United States Congress. She championed education, childcare, and economic opportunity for Americans who had long been overlooked. Her legacy reminds us that representation matters — because leadership shapes who feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Dr. Ellen Ochoa made history in 1993 as the first Hispanic woman to travel to space aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery. An engineer, inventor, and later Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, she helped shape the future of space exploration while encouraging young women to pursue careers in science and engineering. Her story reminds us that when opportunity and inspiration meet, innovation follo...

City Council Meeting 3-10-26 Replay

SPD February Updates

On this episode of the I Love Shreveport Podcast, we had the opportunity to sit down with Shreveport native and Olympian Kendrick Farris for an inspiring conversation about fitness, discipline, and what it truly takes to compete at the highest level. Kendrick shared his journey from Shreveport to the Olympic stage, the importance of consistency in training, and how maintaining both physical and me...

Today we celebrate the hardworking employees who keep the City of Shreveport moving forward every day. From public safety to public works, administration to community services, their dedication and commitment help make our city stronger. Thank you to all of our employees for the work you do and the pride you take in serving our community. Your efforts do not go unnoticed. 👏🏾 #CityofShreveport #E...

City Council Meeting 2-24-26

City Council Meeting Replay 2-10-26

Last week’s winter weather event put our city to the test, and once again, our employees rose to the occasion. I want to begin by thanking the incredible team at Public Works, led by Jarvis Morgan. His crews worked around the clock to keep our streets as clear and safe as possible, and once conditions improved, they worked tirelessly to catch up on garbage collection so our neighborhoods could ret...

City Council Meeting 1-13-26 Replay