Tom Arceneaux

[2] He pursued his education at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the LSU Law Center in 1976.

[4]His considerable engagement in civic activities encompasses participation in various organizations, including the Highland Restoration Association,[6] Northwest Louisiana Legal Services, the Shreveport Little Theater, Holy Angels Residential Facility, AMIKids, the Rotary Club of Shreveport, the Norwela Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and the United Way of Northwest Louisiana, among others.

[11] The runoff was characterized by intense competition, with both candidates facing attack advertisements related to past domestic violence allegations.

Crime emerged as a significant issue in the campaign, with Tarver advocating a "tough-on-crime" approach, while Arceneaux emphasized the need to revitalize blighted neighborhoods.

[14] In June of his inaugural year in office, Shreveport encountered a significant storm; however, due to his effective leadership, the city was able to recover swiftly.