ARE UNOPPOSED OFFICIALS THAT GOOD, OR THE ‘POOL’ THAT WEAK?

BILLY ROY WAYNEWhen the qualifying for the November election closed on July 24, a somewhat disturbing trend continued. Several races were unopposed.This trend is disturbing because of the messages it can send.

WHAT IS GOOD MASK ETIQUETTE?

JIM’S WIFEI have a lot of opinions abut wearing a mask. Let’s face it, we are all going to have to wear a mask to make the effort to keep from getting the virus and from passing it around if you should unknowingly have it.I know, I fight against wearing one, too.

SHREVEPORT’S JULY SALES TAX SURPRISE

By: Ken KrefftAn unexpected very large increase in Shreveport’s July 2020 sales tax receipts should give pause to the recent passage of Resolution #90 of 2020. This was approved 7/28/2020 when the council voted 4-1 to authorize the LA State Bond Commission to allow the city to borrow $35 million.

SHOULD JUDICIAL CANDIDATE TRINA CHU WITHDRAW FROM RACE?

It’s the talk at local courthouses and in the legal community. Shreveport attorney Trina Chu was arrested on Tues. Aug .  She is charged with illegally accessing and disclosing confidential court records.

PORTS REQUESTING FEDERAL COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDS

The Port of Caddo-Bossier Executive Port Director Eric England has joined nearly 70 other port directors from across the country in signing a letter asking the president and congressional leaders for federal COVID-19 relief funds.

DEAR GABBY — IS MY GIRLFRIEND BEING OVERLY ANALYTICAL?

Dear Gabby,For the past two years I’ve been dating this fabulous woman. There’s one problem that is beginning to annoy me: She’s becoming very analytical. Sigmund Freud doesn’t hold a candle to her. I’ll give you a brief example in hopes that you can offer some kind of guidance.

TREATMENT FOR OPIOID ADDICTION IS THE ANSWER, NOT MASS INCARCERATION

PRENTISS SMITHWatching the debate over the opioid drug crisis reminds me of a time not too long ago when another drug crisis gripped the country. Just like the opioid epidemic that is taking place right now, the crack epidemic was causing great pain in urban centers all over the country.

THE DDA: NOT JUST ANOTHER ABBREVIATION

LIZ SWAINE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYAbout a month ago I was interviewed by a local reporter mad at both me and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA).

AG: BLACK BAYOU EXEC DIRECTOR VIOLATES DUAL OFFICE HOLDING LAW

Many property owners in the Cypress-Black Bayou (Cypress Black-Bayou) Recreation and Water Conservation District have been unhappy for quite some time with its executive director and the Board of Commissioners.The acrimony has reached a new level with a recent Louisiana Attorney General's opinion.

DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN?

JON GLOVER CONTRIBUTING COLUMNISTWhat is the Democratic Party’s platform for the 2020 presidential election? What is the Republican Party’s platform for the 2020 presidential election? Does anyone really know?Does either platform represent the wholeness of Americans, “we the people”?

NLEP PRESIDENT MARTINEZ ACCEPTS NEW POSITION

North Louisiana Economic Partnership (NLEP) Board Chair Adam Johnston announced Tuesday that Scott Martinez has resigned as NLEP president.

UNITED WAY’S ESSENTIAL NEEDS DRIVE

During such uncertain times, we all feel the need to pitch in. Sometimes we don’t know how.The United Way is heartbroken that we cannot be together for Day of Caring Minden and Shreveport-Bossier this year due to COVID-19. However, our local nonprofit partners still need your help!

CADDO DA, CITY MARSHAL DRAW OPPOSITION

Caddo District Attorney James E. Stewart Sr. is seeking re-election to his second term.He is opposed by Patricia “Pat” Gilley.Shreveport City/Ward 4 Marshal Charlie Caldwell Jr. has served 12 years and is running for re-election.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION DURING COVID A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY

JOHN PAUL YOUNGMany nations with highly ranked childhood educational systems have improved themselves by incorporating the many benefits of outdoor education.

30-SECOND READ: RECIPE MADNESS

JEFF GAUGERThe internet is the best recipe book ever – bigger and cheaper than any actual book, with seemingly infinite variations on recipes as simple as scrambled eggs and as complicated as spanakopita.But online recipes have a problem.Wordiness.