BOSSIER CITY ATTORNEY JACOBS STONEWALL'S OPINION LETTER REVIEWED WITH BOSSIER CITY COUNCIL

At a June 27 meeting of the Bossier City Council Mayor Tommy Chandler again complained about a 2009 council ordinance that requires council approval of all new hires by the City of Bossier, even if the job position is contained within the budget.

WITH RISING SHREVEPORT HOMICIDE RATE AND MASS SHOOTING, WILL CADDO SHERIFF PRATOR RECONSIDER AND SEEK ANOTHER TERM?

It’s the big question asked by politicos.Two candidates have announced: Henry Whitehorn (Democrat) and Eric Hatfield (Republican).Democrat Hersy Jones has expressed an interest in the race.Caddo Judge Don Hathaway, Jr. expressed interest but then decided to stay on the criminal bench.

WANT MORE PLACES TO BUY BOOZE IN BOSSIER CITY?

If so, your wish may be granted.Family Dollar Store has four Bossier locations on the Bossier Metropolitan Planning Commission agenda for this coming Mon., July 10. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. in the city council chambers.

CADDO COMMISSION TO SEND $75 GRAND TO ASSIST SPD ON MASS MURDERS

Yesterday the Caddo Commission unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by Commissioner Lyndon Johnson to contribute $75,000 to the Shreveport Police Department to assist in the July 4 mass murders investigations.These funds will be taken from the American Rescue moneys the parish received.

PRATOR'S DECISION TO NOT RUN FOR SHERIFF DOES NOT ENSURE VICTORY FOR WHITEHORN

Yes, it is THE major political story of the year for Caddo Parish--Sheriff Prator pulling the plug on his all but guaranteed victory of another term as Caddo Sheriff.His decision leaves Henry Whitehorn as the only announced candidate in the race.

PRATOR'S RECORD AS CADDO SHERIFF!

Through leadership and experience, Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator has changed local law enforcement in a way that will benefit the citizens of Caddo Parish for years to come. Innovative. Progressive. But most of all, in touch with what matters most to Caddo Parish.

CADDO SHERIFF PRATOR'S INTERVIEW ON 710 KEEL THIS MORNING (JULY 3)

As always, the KEEL Morning Show with Mike and McCarty has high profile guests that have important messages to share with their listeners.

CADDO SHERIFF PRATOR ANNOUNCED THAT HE WILL  NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION 

At a noon press conference today (Fri.) Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator he would NOT seek re-election as sheriff in this years election.Here is a summary of his comments:1. He had a heart stint on Mon. June 19 at Baylor and came back to a Homeland Security meeting at 10 a.m. on Tues.2.

Caddo Sheriff Announces Plans to Retire

CADDO COMMISSION SHOULD NOT VOTE ON PROPOSED NEW PRECINCT PLAN AT JULY 6 MEETING

The Caddo Commission was briefed at its meeting yesterday on a proposed ordinance to merge precincts consistent with the 2023 Caddo Parish Commission Districts by demographer Cecil Floyd.The presentation was marred from the get- go:1.

JUDGE O'CALLAGHAN'S OPINION DECLARING CADDO SCHOOL DISTRICT 7 SEAT VACANT

BARBARA SMITH -IVERSON'S CADDO SCHOOL BOARD SEAT DECLARED VACANT

Caddo District Judge Brady O'Callaghan has just rendered an opinion in the litigation filed by Caddo DAJames Stewart against Barbara Smith-Iverson.Judge O’Callaghan has declared the Caddo School Board District 7 seat vacant.

WHAT WILL BE THE TOTAL BILL FOR THE WALTER O. BIGBY CARRIAGEWAY?

Hmmm.What will the total cost of this extension of the Arthur Ray Teague Parkway that will extend to Benton Road?Who knows?The Bossier City Council approved change orders numbered six through eight at its Tues. meeting.These totaled $289 thousand and some change.More change orders can be expected.

SHREVEPORT POLICE CHIEF SMITH COMMENTS ON NOISE ORDINANCE ON KEEL RADIO TODAY

In recent months there have been many issues with downtown bar patrons and their actions OUTSIDE the downtown clubs.Violence, dancing in the streets and disorderly conduct has been well documented.

BIG FUSS BETWEEN MAYOR CHANDLER AND BOSSIER CITY COUNCIL ON HIRING

Bossier Mayor Tommy Chandler wants to hire employees without the permission of the Bossier City Council.Chandler says that employee vacancies in budgeted positions need to be filled as soon as possible, without having to wait for a council resolution approving the hire.