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John came to Shreveport in January of 1977 when he was transferred to Barksdale AFB.

He’s been active in Shreveport politics since deciding to make Shreveport his home.

John practiced law for 40 years and he now monitors local politics. He regularly attends Shreveport City Council and Caddo Parish Commission meetings.

John is published weekly in The Inquisitor, bi-monthly in The Forum News, and frequently in the Shreveport Times.

He enjoys addressing civic groups on local government issues and elections.

 

SettleTalk.com Fact Based Columns and Editorials

Nov 19
Nov 19 FENCING OF 50 Cent’s EMPTY PARKING LOT MAY LESSEN BOISTEROUS CROWDS, OPEN DRINKING AND BRAWLS

John Settle

Nov 19
Nov 19 YMCA Annual Campaign Update - Let's Keep It Going!

John Settle

Nov 19
Nov 19 WHAT IS NEXT STEP IN JUDGE SIMS’ CASE

John Settle

Nov 18
Nov 18 NEW NAME SURFACES FOR SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT D

John Settle

Nov 18
Nov 18 NEW 2026 ELECTION DATES FOR PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER ARE PROBLEMSOME FOR CANDIDATES

John Settle

Nov 18
Nov 18 JUDGE SIMS SKIPS COURT AFTER SETTLE TALK COLUMN ON HER POSSIBLE SUSPENSION

John Settle

Nov 17
Nov 17 OCTOBER GAMING REPORT SHOWS MARGARITAVILLE LEADING THE PACK

John Settle

Nov 17
Nov 17 JUDICIARY COMMISSION RECOMMENDS SHREVEPORT JUDGE SIMS BE SUSPENED FOR A YEAR WITHOUT PAY

John Settle

Nov 14
Nov 14 Nov 22 Indoor Neighborhood Resource Rally

John Settle

Nov 14
Nov 14 NAMES POP UP TO REPLACE GREEN ON CITY COUNCIL IN 2026 ELECTION

John Settle

Nov 14
Nov 14 NEXT SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL WILL HAVE TWO MAYBE FOUR NEW FACES

John Settle

Nov 13
Nov 13 BUDGET CHALLENGES KICKED DOWN THE ROAD BY PRIOR ADMINISTRATIONS HAUNT CURRENT SHREVEPORT MAYOR AND COUNCIL

John Settle
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Opinions & first-hand observations of John E. Settle, Jr., who attends Shreveport City Council and Caddo Parish Commission meetings, and participates in the dialogue.

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