Caddo Parish Paraprofessional Arrested for Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents arrested Maurice Devon Grant, 30, of Haughton, on Friday at the Caddo Parish high school where he worked as a paraprofessional. Grant faces one count of production of child sexual abuse materials after investigators received a CyberTip from Snapchat, forwarded through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, detailing a video file depicting the forced sexual abuse of a prepubescent male child. Grant was booked in Shreveport on a $175,000 bond. Caddo Parish Schools confirmed Grant’s employment and said it is cooperating fully with law enforcement. The Shreveport Police Department is assisting in the ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation at 225-326-6100.

All Seven Shreveport Mayoral Candidates Face Off at First Public Forum

All seven candidates for Shreveport mayor appeared Saturday at the 2026 State of Black Shreveport Symposium, hosted by the Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce — one of the first forums of the fall campaign season. Mayor Tom Arceneaux, State Rep. Tammy Phelps, Caddo Parish Commissioner John-Paul Young, Michael Williams, Chaunta Mero, Stormy Gage Watts, and Sia Ravari addressed questions on crime reduction, economic development, population decline, and their vision for the city’s future. Voters go to the polls Nov. 3, with a runoff set for Dec. 12 if no candidate clears 51%.

Shreveport Stops Adding Fluoride to Water Supply Amid Nationwide Shortage

Shreveport has stopped adding fluoride to its municipal water supply after exhausting its supply of the chemical amid a nationwide shortage. The city has fluoridated its water since the 1950s. Officials say the water remains safe to drink and continues to meet all state and federal health standards. Residents — particularly those with young children — are encouraged to consult their dentist about alternative fluoride supplementation options until the shortage is resolved.

Jury Convicts Shreveport Man in 2023 Allendale Shooting Death

A Caddo Parish District Court jury unanimously found a Shreveport man guilty in connection with the 2023 shooting death of another man in the Allendale neighborhood. The verdict closes a case the Journal has monitored since trial proceedings opened Aug. 19 in Caddo District Court. Sentencing is pending. Additional details are expected from the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office.