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Caddo Parish speed camera proceeds going to early childhood education | Education

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Emilee Calametti | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-03-20 14:28:00

(The Center Square) — As conversations continue in meetings surrounding the speed cameras in the parish, the Caddo Parish School Board addressed funding received from the program. 

Back in 2024, the Shreveport City Council passed a resolution that would give the Caddo Parish School Board 20% of the proceeds from speed camera citations in monitored school zone areas.

Board member Steve Umling brought up the Blue Line Solutions red light cameras, noting some people have raised concerns over the legality of them. 

“I didn’t like the idea of getting that money. It was like extorting the taxpayer, for lack of words,” Umling said. 

The speed camera program has received mixed feedback, as some reports say the cameras are not reading speeds properly.

“I believe we’re getting $60,000 basically a year. I’m not sure how correct I am on that figure, but I would sure like for that money to be dedicated towards some sort of activity with the schools,” Umling said in a recent Caddo Parish School Board meeting.

It is not clear how much the school board receives from these proceeds as of now. Recent reports from February say the Caddo Parish School Board received $400,000 of the $2 million the speed cameras brought in during the prior year. 

Superintendent Keith Burton clarified where the citation proceeds go each year from the speed camera programs.

“Those funds are dedicated to Early Childhood Education. Those [funds] are coming from Blue Line Solutions via the city, and that is for school zone cameras only,” said Burton.

In a recent Shreveport City Council meeting, a vote was passed to include speed cameras in non-school zone areas.

According to Burton, there has been no conversation with the city or parish regarding the additional cameras recently voted on to be when it comes to proceeds. As of now, the Caddo Parish School Board only receives funding from speed camera citations in school-zone areas. 

The new non-school zone cameras are expected to be installed in areas with a high rate of speeding drivers. Possible locations include Mayfair Drive, Pines Road, Russell Road, and others.

Emilee Ruth Calametti serves as staff reporter for The Center Square covering the Northwestern Louisiana region. She holds her M.A. in English from Georgia State University and soon, an additional M.A. in Journalism from New York University. Emilee has bylines in DIG Magazine, Houstonia Magazine, Bookstr, inRegister, The Click News, and the Virginia Woolf Miscellany. She is a Louisiana native with over seven years of journalism experience.

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All Hail King Clifton – The Current

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thecurrentla.com – Erin Bass – 2025-07-07 13:00:00

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Following a recent star-studded tribute, Clifton Chenier, the “King of Zydeco,” has gained renewed attention. Author Todd Mouton spent 32 years researching Chenier’s life and music, culminating in his new book, The King of Zydeco. Chenier, active from 1955 until his death in 1987, transformed zydeco music and broke racial barriers during segregation. Despite health challenges, he performed passionately, influencing generations. Mouton’s book uncovers new truths about Chenier’s legacy and emphasizes his cultural significance as the trunk of zydeco’s musical tree. The book, released alongside tribute events, celebrates and preserves Chenier’s enduring impact on Louisiana’s musical heritage.

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Why Texas Hill Country is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding

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wgno.com – Hatim Sharif Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Texas at San – 2025-07-07 10:18:00

SUMMARY: Texas Hill Country, known for its rugged landscapes and shallow rivers, is a hotspot for deadly flash floods. On July 4, 2025, a severe flash flood hit this region, rapidly raising the Guadalupe River by over 20 feet within 90 minutes, causing significant fatalities. The area’s steep hills, semi-arid soils, and the Balcones Escarpment contribute to fast-moving floodwaters. Texas leads the U.S. in flood deaths, with many in Flash Flood Alley, spanning from Dallas to San Antonio. Improved flood forecasting, better public education on flood risks—especially for drivers—and road barricades during high flood risks are essential for enhancing safety and reducing deaths.

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Morning Forecast – Monday, July 7th

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www.youtube.com – KTVE – 2025-07-07 08:54:12

SUMMARY: The morning forecast for Monday, July 7th, shows mostly clear skies early with a warm and moist airmass in place, leading to a hot, humid day. Patchy to scattered thunderstorms are expected mainly in the afternoon and early evening, with some lingering after sunset. Moisture, heat, and upper-level disturbances will sustain these storms over the next few days. Temperatures will rise from the low-to-mid 70s in the morning to the low-to-mid 90s by late afternoon, potentially reaching upper 90s in southern and eastern areas. An upper-level ridge will fluctuate but generally promote warming through the week.

Skies are mostly clear, bright and early this Monday morning. A very warm and moist airmass remains in place making for another hot and humid day. Patchy to scattered t-storms are possible for this afternoon. Typical summertime pattern with most of the rain will be concentrated mainly in the afternoon and early evening with a few storms lingering just after sunset. Moisture, daytime heat, and upper level disturbances will keep scattered t-storms in the forecast for the next couple of days. Temperatures will be back up on the climb by the late week into the upper 90’s.

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