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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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Sedrick Van Pran Talks Giving Back at Bayou Boys Camp in New Orleans

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www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2025-07-06 16:00:02

SUMMARY: Sedrick Van Pran, former Warren Eastern star and Georgia Bulldogs center on their 2021 and 2022 championship teams, recently discussed giving back at the Bayou Boys football camp in New Orleans. Now with the Buffalo Bills, Van Pran finds joy in mentoring young athletes, appreciating the opportunity to inspire kids to chase their dreams. Reflecting on his rookie NFL season, he emphasized learning patience during the challenging transition from college to pro football. With guidance from veteran teammates like Dion Dawkins and Connor McGovern, he’s embracing growth and preparing for future success, while remaining grateful to God for the journey.

WWL’s Seth Lewis caught up Van Pran to talk about multiple topics, starting with his chance to give back with the Bayou Boys …

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Chris Paul announces final season in the NBA

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wgno.com – Jared Paul Joseph – 2025-07-06 15:26:00

SUMMARY: Chris Paul, former New Orleans point guard, announced the 2025-26 NBA season will be his final. Drafted fourth overall in 2005 by the New Orleans Hornets, Paul quickly excelled, earning Rookie of the Year and All-NBA honors. He spent six years with the Hornets, highlighted by a franchise-best 56-26 record in 2008. After a vetoed trade attempt to the Lakers, Paul was traded to the Clippers, then played for Houston, Oklahoma City, Phoenix (reaching the NBA Finals), Golden State, and San Antonio. Over 20 seasons, he accumulated 23,011 points, 12,499 assists, nine All-Defensive selections, and solidified a Hall of Fame career.

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Danger of fireworks & How to avoid injury

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www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2025-07-04 18:50:55

SUMMARY: Doctors warn of the dangers fireworks pose to the eyes, with 15% of fireworks injuries affecting vision. Lisa Dickerson lost sight in one eye after a bottle rocket malfunctioned during a family celebration. Despite multiple surgeries, she now has significant scarring and disfigurement. Dr. Aaron Shriver and others note a spike in firework-related eye injuries following legalization in Iowa, overwhelming emergency rooms. Safety tips include keeping a bucket of water and fire extinguisher nearby, waiting 20 minutes before handling duds, soaking faulty fireworks in water, and wearing protective goggles. Lisa urges caution to prevent similar life-changing injuries.

If you plan on setting off fireworks, doctors are warning you to protect your eyes.

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