8 PAGE SPECIAL SECTION ON PROPOSED CROSS BAYOU DEVELOPMENT

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CHIEF CITY COURT JUDGE EMBROILED IN TRAGIC TALE; 911 DISPATCHED TO SHOOTING AT JUDGE'S HOME

Questions are still being raised concerning the tragic events involving a city employee and a city court judge, last Thursday.Shreveport police have confirmed that units were dispatched to the home of Chief Shreveport City Court Judge R. Lee Irvin in the 6100 block of River Road.

WHITE NAMED SHREVEPORT DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE

The Deputy Chief of Police, Antwoine White, is the second-highest ranking member of the police department and assists the chief of police with the management and administration of the overall function of the department.

HAVING FUN RINGING THE SALVATION ARMY BELL

Ok, if you have a Christmas elf outfit—for whatever reason—what’s the best time to wear it? How about doing a good deed for the Salvation Army? That was my goal in Dec. 2017—actually Sat., Dec 23. I signed up to be a volunteer kettle ringer.My shift was from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m.

CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL HEADS BACK TO COURTHOUSE

This time the trip will be shorter for the attorneys. The last legal battle was in federal court in Monroe. This time the venue will be at the Caddo courthouse—where the memorial is located.

CROSS BAYOU POWER POINT PRESENTATION

Unfortunately, a hard copy of this was not distributed at the Monday, November 25, committee meeting.It is 34 pages. If you want a copy, please email me - john@jesettle.com. The December 6 edition of The Inquisitor will have extensive coverage on this project.

HOW WILL GANNETT-NEW MEDIA MERGER AFFECT SHREVEPORT TIMES?

When transferred to Barksdale Air Force Base in January 1977, I knew NO ONE in the river cities.In an effort to get up to speed on my new residence—before I decided to stay—I read just about everything in print on Shreveport Bossier.

SHREVEPORT NONPROFITS RECEIVE NEARLY $200,000 FROM AEP FOUNDATION

Medical students at LSU Health Shreveport soon will have an improved clinical skills lab, and underinsured and uninsured adults with chronic conditions will continue to have access to primary care and pharmacy services thanks in part to the American Electric Power Foundation.

NEED EXTRA CASH FOR THE HOLIDAYS??

The Inquisitor is hiring:Reporter for Shreveport events/organizationsSocial reporter for Shreveport BossierPhotographer for ShreveportPhotographer for BossierAd Salesperson---Each issue of the weekly Inquisitor has 10 or more pages of local news storiesMost of the stories are positiveMost have not...

WILL LIQUOR STORE ON KINGS AND GILBERT EVER OPEN?

Not if the Gladstone Area Partnership has its way. More litigation has been filed in an effort to block the plans of Bernie Woods to open a liquor store in the old Circle K building.Woods recently purchased this building after the was given the green light by the Shreveport city council.

COUNTRY FOLKS CAN RELAX ON MPC BOAT/RV CITATIONS

The Caddo Commission’s Unified Development Code (UDC) covers properties within a 5 mile radius of the Shreveport city limits.The UDC is administered by the Shreveport Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC).

COMMISSION CLERK JOB--WILL A 2 YEAR COLLEGE DEGREE SUFFICE?

The Caddo Commission considered deleting the requirement of a college degree from the job posting for the Caddo clerk position. On a 5-5 vote, a motion to delete a college degree as a mandatory condition failed.After the meeting, I was contacted by an individual interested in the clerk position.

SHREVEPORT PROPERTY STANDARDS DEPARTMENT CONDUCTS NEIGHBORHOOD SWEEPS

Shreveport citizens are keenly aware that many neighborhoods are plagued with unkept properties. Inoperable vehicles, high grass/weeds, yards full of trash, open/unsecured structures and falling down buildings are unsightly, decrease property values, and encourage crime. Its called urban blight.

WHAT’S IN THE NOV. 22ND ISSUE OF THE INQUISITOR?

Jack DillardTrump Rally PicturesAEP GrantsDowntown Small Business SaturdaySports by ColvinIndependence BowlPrentiss SmithJeff Sadowand much more.....The new issue will be online for subscribers NLT 8 p.m. today—Thursday. In retail establishments tomorrow Friday early am.

COUNTRY FOLK FUSSING ABOUT UDC, BOATS AND RVS

The Unified Development Code(UDC) was adopted by the city of Shreveport. The Caddo Commission adopted a modified version of the UDC.The Shreveport Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) is tasked with enforcing the UDC within the city of Shreveport.