CADDO PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - The demand and opposition for the proposed pickleball park intensifies at Thursday's Caddo Commission meeting, with the price tag being the biggest problem for residents, while many others call it a guaranteed investment for the region.
The proposed facility would cost ten-million using revenue bonds from the Parish of Caddo.
"Less than a week ago we had a drive-by shooting a quarter mile away. I've been here through every bit of it. I've heard everything you've had to say. I think great, fantastic. But does it have to cost ten-million dollars? I'm like the lady in red. You could take ten-million dollars and spread it throughout this city and you guys could really do something. I got a daughter who went to Centenary College got a fabulous education. She's