Parish of Caddo adjusts mask policy for parish facilities

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. &...

Art in the Park returns for 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...

Caddo Parish and D1 Training join forces to address health and wellness for Caddo Parish youth

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...

Road closures in Caddo Parish due to movie production

Caddo Parish one of four governments in the country to successfully distribute rental funding

Parish of Caddo serves over 5,000 summer meals to Caddo Parish youth

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...

Caddo Parish park receives new equipment; clean up event to be held Sept. 25

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation launches new mobile "Agents of Discovery" program

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...

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation announces Fall programs and activities

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. &...

Caddo Parish reminds motorists to travel safely 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 Labor Day holiday period (Friday, September 3 – Monday, September...

Disbursements to resume in Caddo ERAP program; Eviction Mitigation Assistance Program now open

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...

Call for artists for Parish's 'Art In The Park"

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...

Caddo Parish's new parks and recreation site now live

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 ...

Linwood Bridge now open to traffic

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 ...

Parish of Caddo to adopt indoor mask policy at Parish facilities beginning August 2

PARISH OF CADDO TO ADOPT INDOOR MASK POLICY AT PARISH FACILITIES BEGINNING AUGUST 2

Caddo Parish, LA – For the safety of the public and staff and as recommended by CDC guidelines, the wearing of face masks will be required in all Caddo ...

Commission approves funding for Caddo Parish Eviction Mitigation Assistance Program

CADDO COMMISSION APPROVES FUNDING FOR CADDO PARISH EVICTION MITIGATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Caddo Parish, LA – The Caddo Parish Commission has committed additional funding to assist renters facing eviction as a result of the COVID-19 pand...

Caddo Parish celebrates National Park and Recreation Month

CADDO PARISH CELEBRATES NATIONAL PARK AND RECREATION MONTH

Caddo Parish, LA - Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), by inviting our commun...

Caddo Parish reminds motorists to travel safely during Independence Day holiday

CADDO PARISH REMINDS MOTORISTS TO TRAVEL SAFELY DURING INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY

The Parish of Caddo reminds motorists to travel safely and exercise safe driving practices while traveling during the upcoming Independence Day holiday weekend (Friday, July 2 ...

Earl G. Williamson park to close for improvements; boat launch to remain open

EARL G. WILLIAMSON PARK TO CLOSE FOR IMPROVEMENTS, BOAT LAUNCH TO REMAIN OPEN

Caddo Parish, LA – Beginning Monday, June 28, Earl G. Williamson Park, located at 11425 LA-1, Oil City, LA will be closed for major electrical upgrades and se...

Caddo Commission approves Juneteenth Parish holiday

CADDO PARISH COMMISSION APPROVES JUNETEENTH PARISH HOLIDAY

Caddo Parish, LA – The Caddo Parish Commission approved making Juneteenth a Parish holiday for 2021 during its regular session meeting on June 17.

Juneteenth commemorat...

Self Road Bridge to be closed for maintenance beginning June 21

PARISH ANNOUNCES SELF ROAD BRIDGE CLOSURE 

Beginning June 21, 2021, the Parish’s bridge located on Self Road in North Caddo will be closed to allow the Caddo Parish Department of Public Works to do maintenance work on the struc...

National Mosquito Control Awareness Week begins June 20

NATIONAL MOSQUITO CONTROL AWARENESS WEEK BEGINS SUNDAY, JUNE 20

Caddo Parish, LA – June and the summer months bring the yearly onslaught of mosquitoes and their bites to Caddo Parish. In recognition of the upcoming National Mosquito Con...

Caddo Commission and Pamoja Art Society partner to host cultural fair

CADDO COMMISSION AND PAMOJA ART SOCIETY TO HOST CULTURAL CONNECTION FAIR

The Caddo Parish Commission and Pamoja Art Society will host a “Cultural Connection Fair,” Saturday, June 12^th from 10:00am - 2:00 pm at the Pamoja Art S...

Parish of Caddo, local agencies join forces in youth crime prevention

 PARISH OF CADDO, LOCAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES JOIN FORCES TO OFFER YOUTH CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS

Caddo Parish, LA - Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department and Caddo Parish Juvenile Services, in conjunction with the ...

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation receives $50,000 from No Kid Hungry

CADDO PARISH PARKS AND RECREATION RECEIVES $50,000 FROM NO KID HUNGRY

Caddo Parish, LA – Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department has received $50,000.00 in grant funding to feed summer youth program participants healthy snacks and ...

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

CADDO PARISH 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 weekend (Friday, May 28, 2021 through Mon...

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation releases 2021 summer program guide

CADDO PARISH PARKS & RECREATION RELEASES 2021 SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE

Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation has released the 2021 Summer Program Guide, highlighting fun and enriching opportunities across Caddo Parish for youth, adults, and families....

Caddo Parish Parks to host MLB pitch, hit and run; home run derby competitions June 9

CADDO PARISH PARKS 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 baseball team will host Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit ...

Caddo Parish Animal Services receives $10,000 PETCO pets grant

NEWLY NAMED PETCO LOVE INVESTS IN LIFESAVING WORK OF CADDO PARISH ANIMAL SERVICES AND MOSQUITO CONTROL

Grant of $10,000 will help save more pet lives across Caddo Parish

Caddo Parish, LA– Caddo Parish Animal Services and Mosquito Control...

Caddo Parks hosts virtual author visit with Alex McConduit

CADDO PARKS HOSTS VIRTUAL AUTHOR VISIT WITH ALEX MCCONDUIT

Caddo Parish, LA- Alex McConduit, children’s book author and New Orleans native, has partnered with the Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department to host a virtual v...

Caddo Commission approves $1mil funding for LSU Health Shreveport Center for Emerging Viral Threats

CADDO COMMISSION APPROVES $1 MILLION FUNDING FOR LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT CENTER FOR EMERGING VIRAL THREATS EXPANSION 

Caddo Parish, LA – The Caddo Parish Commission voted on Thursday to allocate up to $1 million dollars to support critical ...

Linwood Avenue bridge closure begins April 12

PARISH ANNOUNCES LINWOOD AVENUE BRIDGE CLOSURE 

Beginning Monday, April 12, the bridge located on Linwood Avenue between Southern Loop and Barron Road will be closed to allow the Caddo Parish Department of Public Works to replace the str...

Caddo Commission Legislative Recap

Caddo Parish Commission Legislative Recap

March 2021

REMINDER: Caddo Parish Emergency Rental Assistance Program begins April 1

CADDO PARISH COVID EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM LAUNCHES 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...

Emergency bridge closure - Mira Myrtis Road

 EMERGENCY BRIDGE CLOSURE – MIRA MYRTIS ROAD BRIDGE 

Due to emergency maintenance, the Myra Myrtis bridge in north Caddo Parish will be closed beginning Tuesday, March 30 to allow the Caddo Parish Department of...

Parish announces Mayo Road bridge closure

PARISH ANNOUNCES MAYO ROAD BRIDGE CLOSURE 

Beginning April 5, 2021, the Parish’s bridge located on Mayo Road in south Caddo will be closed to allow the Caddo Parish Department of Public Works to replace the structure....

Caddo Parish to host Emergency Rental Assistance Program virtual information session

CADDO PARISH TO HOST EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION

Caddo Parish, LA - The Parish of Caddo will host a virtual informational session to provide renters and landlords with information about the Parish’s Emergency R...

Caddo Commission to hold parish wide food box distribution event March 27

CADDO PARISH COMMISSION TO HOLD PARISH WIDE FOOD DISTRIBUTION BOX EVENT MARCH 27

The Caddo Parish Commission, in partnership with the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana, will host a drive thru food box distribution event at multiple locations across Caddo Pa...

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...

Caddo Commission votes to opt-in current state guidelines governing bar operation and capacity

CADDO PARISH COMMISSION VOTES TO OPT-IN CURRENT STATE GUIDELINES GOVERNING BAR OPERATION AND CAPACITY

Caddo Parish, LA – The Caddo Parish Commission voted Thursday to opt-in and allow bars to open and operate under the current state guidelines mandated by ...

Caddo Juvenile Court to resume Thursday; Caddo Parish Health Unit remains closed

CADDO JUVENILE COURT TO RESUME THURSDAY; CADDO HEALTH UNIT TO REMAIN CLOSED

Water distribution sites in Caddo Parish - February 25

Caddo Parish Office of Homeland Security, Parish of Caddo and the City of Shreveport have announced multiple water distribution sites for Caddo Parish Thursday, February 25 beginning at 12:00pm while supplies last. The Southern University site will begin ...

Information regarding parishwide water distribution sites

Caddo Parish solid waste compactor sites to re-open Sunday

CADDO PARISH SOLID WASTE SITES TO RE-OPEN SUNDAY

Caddo Parish Public Works crews have been working to clear safe access to the Parish’s solid waste compactor sites.  Nine sites will be open for residents to dispose of their sol...

Sheltering Assistance and Winter Weather Resources across Caddo Parish

Sheltering Assistance and Winter Weather Resources across Caddo Parish

For assistance with sheltering during the winter storm, please contact the following organizations. This list is not exhaustive, but a list of resources that the Parish has be...

ASMC emergency call line restored

ASMC EMERGENCY CALL LINE RESTORED

The Animal Services and Mosquito Control emergency call line has been restored after technical issues due to weather caused intermittent interruption. 

Citizens may once again call (318)-226-6624 to report emergenc...

ASMC emergency call line experiencing technical issues

Parish of Caddo offices closed Thursday and Friday due to inclement weather

PARISH OF CADDO OFFICES CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

All Parish of Caddo administrative offices and departments will be closed Thursday, February 18 and Friday, February 19, 2021 due to inclement weather conditions in the Parish.&...

Parish holidays closures; winter weather updates

Caddo Parks and Recreation and Shreveport Green launch Clean Parks Campaign

CADDO PARISH PARKS AND RECREATION AND SHREVEPORT GREEN LAUNCH CLEAN PARKS CAMPAIGN

Caddo Parish, LA - Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Shreveport Green, has launched the “Caddo Parish Clean Parks Campaign&...

Keithville-Springridge Rd Bridge to be closed for replacement starting Wednesday

KEITHVILLE-SPRINGRIDGE ROAD BRIDGE TO BE CLOSED FOR REPLACEMENT

Beginning February 24, 2021, the Keithville/Springridge Road Bridge (accessible from Old Mansfield Road and Colquitt Road) will be closed to allow the Caddo Parish Department of Publ...

Small Business COVID Kit Application

COVID KITS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES NOW AVAILABLE

Thanks to Ordinance 5967 enacted by the Caddo Parish Commission, small businesses in Caddo Parish can now apply for COVID prevention kits.  The kits are part of a $272,000 allocation designed to increa...

Reminder: District 12 District Informational Meeting to be held on January 14

Parish of Caddo Weather Closures

PARISH OF CADDO OFFICES CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

All Parish of Caddo administrative offices and departments will be closed Monday, January 11, 2021 due to inclement weather conditions. Key and essential personnel will report to wo...

Parish of Caddo makes donation to 2020 Toys for Tots campaign

CADDO PARISH MAKES DONATION TO 2020 TOYS FOR TOTS CAMPAIGN

Caddo Parish, LA - Employees on behalf of Caddo Parish Administration and the Caddo Parish Commission made a formal presentation of collected toys for the culmination of the Parish’s Toys...

Caddo Commission adopts 2021 budget

CADDO PARISH COMMISSION ADOPTS 2021 BUDGET

The Caddo Parish Commission officially adopted the Parish of Caddo’s 2021 Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget at the Commission’s 2021 special budget adoption meeting on Friday, Dec...

Caddo Parish parks and recreation announces winter activities lineup

CADDO PARISH PARKS AND RECREATION ANNOUNCES WINTER PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

Out of an abundance of caution and to keep Caddo Parish citizens safe this winter during the COVID-19 pandemic, Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation has announced c...

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...

Parish prevails in Confederate monument lawsuit

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...

Caddo Parish Commission selects officers for 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...

A Message from 2017 Caddo Parish Commission President Steven Jackson

2017 Caddo Parish Commission President Steven Jackson discusses the accomplishments and challenges of the Commission over the past year.  

Watch the video.

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...