HOW LONG SHREVEPORT LIQUOR LICENSES TO BE DELAYED?

The short answer to the question on when can a new liquor license be obtained in Shreveport is "who knows?

DOES BOSSIER CITY ATTORNEY JACOBS NOT KNOW LOUISIANA OPEN MEETINGS LAW?

Well, it is the free state of Bossier, which means that many elected/public officials consider themselves to be exempt from state or federal law.

BIG FEDERAL TAX LIEN FILED AGAINST SHREVEPORT AQUARIUM

From the get-go, the Shreveport Aquarium has had major challenges in paying its bills.At one time, unpaid construction companies had filed liens totaling in excess of $238,000 for unpaid moneys against the aquarium.

Shreveport wastes big bucks on attorney fees

JOHN E. SETTLE Jr. Editor In January 2020, Mayor Adrian Perkins and the city council approved the reappointment of Airport Authority board member Jonathon Reynolds, despite his appointment not appearing on the agenda provided to the public and not permitting public comment.

Should John Bel appoint a Republican to replace Flurry on Shreveport Council?

In what is a historical event for Shreveport, Governor John Bel Edwards will now appoint an interim council member to represent District E on the Shreveport City Council.Former two-term council member James Flurry resigned his seat last month after moving out of the district.

CAN DURWOOD HENDRICKS SERVE ON SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL?

A question that was NOT answered by the Shreveport's city council tie vote on replacing James Flurry on the council is Durwood Hendricks's employment and council qualification.Hendricks is a federal employee, working for the U.S. Air Force Reserve.

CAN GOVENOR EDWARDS APPOINT FLURRY BACK TO HIS COUNCIL SEAT

The Shreveport city council deadlocked in its votes today to name an interim council representative for District E.A majority of four was needed to select one of the eight applicants. (Alvin Oliver withdrew his name from the vote.

CADDO COMMISSION COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER DRILLING RESTRICTIONS

On Mon. Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. the Natural Resources Committee of the Caddo Commission will have a meeting to review a proposed resolution affecting oil and gas drilling in Caddo Parish.The committee is chaired by Roy Burrell.

WILL BOSSIER COUNCIL PLAY SANTA CLAUS FOR NORTH BOSSIER YMCA?

Bossier councilman  David Montgomery aka King David keeps pushing for Bossier City to spend $30 million or more for a north Bossier YMCA. This money would come from an $75 million bond package that has been approved by the Bossier city council in Oct.

THE OBSCENITY OF IT ALL, PAYING A COLLEGE COACH $100 MILLION

PRENTISS SMITH Contributing ColumnistLouisiana is one of the poorest states in the union, and that is not an exaggeration. It is 48th in education and opportunity behind such states as Mississippi and Alabama.

BURRELL’S VOTE FOR BAYLOR A BAD SIGN FOR THINGS TO COME

By JOHN E. SETTLE Jr.Editor/PublisherAt a special meeting of the Caddo Commission on Tuesday, Nov. 29, Steffon Jones was selected as the interim commissioner for commission District 6. This seat was vacant after the resignation of Lynn Cawthorne.

BAYLOR’S APPLICATION FOR EMPTY COMMISSION SEAT SHAMEFUL

By JOHN E. SETTLE JR.It’s what is wrong with many politicians: They don’t think the rules apply to them, especially if they have previously held an elected office.

LOUISIANA TOWER GOES UNDER CONTRACT

Liz SwaineExecutive DirectorDowntown Development AuthorityDowntown Shreveport Development CorporationThe soon-to-be owner of the 343,543-square-foot, 21-story Louisiana Tower at 401 Edwards St.

COURT ORDER STOPS BCPD CHIEF MCWILLIAMS HEARING

COURT ORDER STOPS BCPD CHIEF MCWILLIAMS HEARING By JOHN E. SETTLE JR.Editor/PublisherA court order has stopped the Bossier City Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board from hearing an appeal by Bossier Police Chief Shane McWilliams.The order was signed on Tuesday, Nov.

CITY SALES TAXES TOP 2020’S WITH A MONTH TO GO

KEN KREFFTContributing ColumnistThe city of Shreveport's 2.75% sales tax receipts for November were $12,573,666.90. The year-to-date total is $135,010,677.57. In 2020, the yearly total was $127,214,946.91, though 11 months’ collections are far ahead -- $7,795,730.66 ahead -- of all of 2020.