The debate over a proposed Caddo Parish funding request for the Louisiana Rouxgaroux is not slowing down, and that is partly because a lot of people still have questions.
The Caddo Parish Commission advanced an ordinance this week that would open discussion about directing a little more than $32,000 to the for-profil arena football team, which now plays all of it’s home games in Bossier City.
What Rouxgaroux Owner Says the Money Will be Used For
Rouxgaroux owner Keith Carter recently told KEEL News that the request for funding is not about covering team payroll or plugging business losses, but rather for marketing, youth outreach, school assemblies, camps, and tickets for kids. Especially students connected to Title 1 campuses.
Carter also said he would prefer that the money not be written directly to the team. He would prefer it be directed toward ads or ticket access…