CORRECTION: BRIEF SUMMARY OF NICKELSON ELECTION CHALLENGE ON THURSDAY, NOV 30

Matt Snyder was not at the trial. Apologies to Mr.Snyder!Matt Kay was in attendance. Here is the skinny on the hearing yesterday:1. All Caddo judges refused.2. Supreme Court Justice Crichton appointed retired Judge Joseph Bleich from Ruston to hear the case.3.

DDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SWAINE RESIGNS

 Liz Swaine, the executive director of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), has announced her retirement on Dec. 31 of this year. Swaine will join the staff of the Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate.

RUMORS ABOUT BOSSIER JUDGE AND BOSSIER CITY ATTORNEY

 While all the media focus is on the Caddo Sheriff race recount, there is some news on the east side of the river. Well....rumors that have substantial merit.The first is that a Bossier-Webster judge will go to the house next year.

A QUICK READ OF THE NICKELSON ELECTION CHALLENGE LAWSUIT

Caddo Sheriff run-off candidate John Nickelson filed an election challenge yesterday (Mon.).This was after the recount of the absentee ballots that gave both Henry Whitehorn and Nickelson an additional three votes. The result of the recount gave Whitehorn a one (1) vote majority.

GOVERNOR-ELECT LANDRY’S TRANSITION TEAM EMBODIES THE THEME OF “ONE TEAM. ONE DREAM. ONE LOUISIANA.”

One Dream. One Louisiana.” Governor-Elect Landry has appointed approximately 50 individuals from north Louisiana to his transition team. Among Governor-Elect Landry’s transition team members are Tim Hardy, a Shreveport native, one of six co-chairs of the overall transition team.

CADDO SHERIFF RECOUNT CONFIRMS ONE VOTE VICTORY FOR WHITEHORN!

Just announced after the scan of the absentee ballots and examination of irregular ballots by the Election Board of Supervisors.Litigation is expected to be filed by Nickelson.Additionally, the scanned recount of the Caddo Assessors race between Regina Webb and Brett Frazier.

“THE FIVE PRIESTS” TO BE SHOWN AT ROBINSON FILM CENTER!

In 2023, the city of Shreveport marked the 150th anniversary of the third-worst epidemic of yellow fever in United States history. The human toll was staggering: over one-quarter of the population died from the illness within a matter of weeks.

RECOUNT OF CADDO SHERIFF AND TAX ASSESSOR

The recount of Caddo Sheriff and Tax Assessor has started, the results of recount expected by noon . Candidate Henry Whitehorn is here with his attorney Blair Naquin. Candidate Nickelson is not present. His attorneys Scott Sternberg and Brian Homza are here.

RECENT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS TO SHERIFF CANDIDATE NICKELSON

At this stage of the election process, candidates must file reports with Louisiana Ethics Commission with two days of the receipt of campaign contributions.The Administration website lists two of disclosures by Caddo Sheriff candidate John Nickelson since the filing of the 10-day report.

NICKELSON IS THE PARISH'S BEST CHOICE FOR SHERIFF

By: Graham Walker • Contributing ColumnistJohn Nickelson is the best candidate for sheriff of Caddo Parish. Here’s why he has my vote on Nov. 18.For 20 years, John has been a close friend. We have worshipped in the same church, shared meals with our families and friends, and duck hunted together.

SAM JENKINS HAS MY VOTE FOR STATE SENATE FOR MANY REASONS

I have known Sam Jenkins for over 30 years, and the same with Cedric Glover. Both Jenkins and Glover are in a run-off election this Sat. to replace Greg Tarver in Senate District 39. Tarver is termed out.

LOUISIANA ETHICS BOARD FILED CHARGES AGAINST SHERIFF WHO ENDORSES WHITEHORN

Earlier today I received an email that had an endorsement of Caddo Sheriff candidate Henry Whitehorn by St. Landry Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.My research has reviewed the following news story dated Oct. 2 of this year--Ethics Charges against St. Landry Parish Sheriff.

TWO CANDIDATES FACE OFF FOR POWERFUL LAW ENFORCEMENT JOB IN CADDO PARISH

John Nickleson and Henry Whitehorn face off in a runoff!By: KSLA NewsIt is the final stretch of the campaign. Two candidates are vying for one of the most powerful law enforcement jobs in the ArkLaTex, Caddo Parish Sheriff.

TOO SMART TO VOTE FOR A SHILL

 By: Jackie Lansdale • Contributing Columnist Take the race for House Rep District 4. If you are in that district, one of the candidates is pounding you with mailouts, calls, and texts. All of this is financed by a South Louisiana group. They are pro-charter and pro-voucher.

CITY HALL WATCHDOG OPPOSES WHITEHORN FOR SHERIFF

By: Bill Wilson • Contributing ColumnistDo not forget to go vote on Nov. 18 to select the most qualified candidatefor this election. Voting is one of our most precious rights in the Constitution. Before you vote, research each candidate’s history and current background.