WHEN DID MISS MANNERS DIE?

By:  Jim's WifeA typical Monday morning.  I got to work early and was enjoying, as best as possible being a Monday, my quiet time before whatever fresh crisis hits when the phone rang.  My sweet angel tried to protect me by whispering in my ear to let it go, too early to answer the phone.

WHAT YOU ARE MISSING

No Fireworks in ShreveportNew Council Member InterviewWillis Knighton Plasma StudyDrive-In Theaters Making a ComebackDear GabbyJim’s WifeJack Dillardand much, much more

BIG VOTE TODAY BY CADDO COMMISSION TO OPPOSE CADDO ALLIANCE FOR FREEDOM

The Caddo Alliance for Freedom has aggressively lobbied the Caddo Commission to repeal the United Development Code (UDC)  that regulates land use in the 5 mile area of the parish extending from the Shreveport city limits.

OUR ROLE IN THE RE-OPENING OF THE STATE

LIZ SWAINE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONAs this column appears, we Louisianans are coming to the end of an eight-week state stay-at-home order.

DON'T EXPECT ANOTHER CASINO TO REPLACE DIAMOND JACKS

Any new casino purchasing the Diamond Jacks hotel, convention center and riverboat must obtain the approval of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.Last year the Board commissioned a study of the Louisiana gaming facilities by Spectrum Consulting Group.

CITY REVENUE LOSSES AND JOBS

LETTER TO THE EDITORThe city administration and the city council are reviewing expected 2020 revenue losses residual of the Covid-19 virus shutdown.The audit/finance committee met May 7 to discuss this topic, particularly impacting general fund reductions, the largest of which by far is the 2.

SHREVEPORT'S VOLUNTARY FURLOUGH PLAN IS FIRST STEP

                   The handwriting is on the wall.The city of Shreveport will need to cut personnel costs to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.The city's first step of offering a voluntary furlough program will not be the last.

TABITHA TAYLOR SWORN IN AS NEW COUNCIL MEMBER

Council District A now has a new council member.  Tabitha Taylor was sworn this morning.Caddo Juvenile Judge Ree Casey administered the oath of office.  Tabitha’s mom Linda S. Taylor held the family Bible.Congratulations to Tabitha!!

IS ANYONE ELSE AS CONFUSED AS I AM?

These are confusing times. What are you allowed to do? Where are you allowed to go? Who can you talk to, and who do you avoid? If you are in a crowded store (grocery) and someone coughs, do you hold your breath? There is no argument that this coronavirus is horrible.

BOSSIER CITY COURT WILL BE OPENING ON MONDAY, MAY 18

BOSSIER CITY COURT WILL BE OPENING ON MONDAY, MAY 18

BOSSIER CITY COURT: WHEN IS IT RE-OPENING?

Here’s the list of government buildings that will open on Monday, May 18:Bossier City HallGovernment Plaza (Shreveport)Benton CourthouseShreveport City CourtCaddo District CourtQuestion: Why not Bossier City Court?

SHREVEPORT CITY COURT REOPENS MONDAY

Shreveport City Court will open May 18, 2020 and resume normal hours of operation. The Shreveport City Court will be following all Phase One guidelines as set forth by Governor John Bel Edwards. Starting Monday, May 18, 2020, there will be new procedures to follow while in the courthouse.

BOSSIER PARISH COURTHOUSE OPENS MONDAY

Doors to the Bossier Parish Courthouse will be open to the public Monday, May 18 at 8 a.m., and precautions will be in place that will follow Gov. John Bel Edwards’ mandates due to concerns over COVOD 19.

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETURNING TO WORK?

Hopefully local public employees will return to work on Monday May 18.Those that use COVID-19 as excuse to not return to work should be quarantined in their homes until they return to work.

PARISH OF CADDO ANNOUNCES PHASE 1 REOPENING PLANS

In response to Governor John Bel Edwards’ Phase 1 announcement, the Parish of Caddo is implementing the following guidelines, effective Monday, May 18, 2020 to reopen Parish facilities to citizens.