Does Tyler Fundraiser At Local Church Threaten Tax Exempt Status?

It’s not unusual for ministers in the black community to endorse political candidates.But having a political fundraiser for a political candidate at a church is a new development in Shreveport politics.

Will Millennial's Decide Shreveport's Next Mayor?

Like it or not, the answer is probably yes.Millennials are loosely defined as those that have reached adulthood, i.e. age 18, in the early 21st century.Most say that a millennial is 36 or younger. For sure, all agree that this crowd is 40 and under.

Perkins Trounces Tyler In Fundraising

In political races, money and momentum go hand in hand.And if you don’t believe that, the last campaign finance reports filed by Shreveport mayor Ollie Tyler and Adrian Perkins certainly tell the tale.As of November 21, Perkins had almost three times more money that Tyler in his campaign account.

WHY IS PRESS CONFERENCE BY SPD CHIEF RAYMOND TOMORROW?

Ben Raymond was named Shreveport Police Chief by Mayor Ollie Tyler on November 13.. Actually substitute police chief.He is having a press conference to talk bout crime tomorrow—Thursday at 11 amGuess what else newsworthy is tomorrow?

Is Greg Tarver Legally Voting In Shreveport?

Hmm…does anyone really care?Probably not until state senator Gregory Tarver launched an anti-Adrian Perkins media campaign that included Traver bragging about his Shreveport voting record.But guess who lives outside the city limits?Tarver admitted the same.

Perkins Has The Edge In Run-Off Election For Mayor

Shreveport’s next mayor will be decided in about 2 weeks. Yes, December 8 is virtually “just around the corner.”It’s no surprise that upstart Adrian Perkins has the edge in this race.

So What Did The November 6 Primary Tell Us?

Simply put, that Shreveport voters had very little consensus.Incumbent mayor Ollie Tyler only received 24 % of the mayoral vote. Adrian Perkins polled the highest percentage at 29%. The other eight candidates split 47% of the vote.Most politicos think Perkins will win the December 8 election.

Can A Veteran Be Successful In City Hall?

Daaa…Look no further than Bossier City.Lo Walker was first elected as the mayor of Bossier City in 2005. He has been re-elected three times.Walker had no prior political experience before becoming mayor.He had run unsuccessfully for the Bossier Parish Police Jury in 1991.

Will Arkansas Casino Vote Hurt Locally?

Does a cat have climbing gear? How could it not?On Tuesday, November 6, Arkansas voters approved a state constitutional amendment to allow full scale casino gaming.

Crump Retirement Too Little Too Late to Save Tyler?

Many Shreveport residents are in total shock over the news of the latest murders.A white couple gave a black man a ride from Mall St. Vincent. They ended up dead, in a burning car late last night.The bank accounts of the couple and family members had been cleaned out.

Major Issues Shreveport's Mayor Needs To Address

Ok, it may be a little early to prepare a Christmas wish list.Especially if it’s one for Shreveport’s next mayor to magically resolve.For starters, this person will not be selected until the December 8 run-off election.Secondly, one does not know if the next/new mayor has been “good “ all year.

Ollie Tyler Should Concede Shreveport Mayor's Race

You read it here first.Ollie Tyler should concede the 2018 Shreveport mayor’s race to Adrian Perkins.Seventy six, as in 76%, per cent of Shreveport voters did not want Ollie for a second term in Tuesday’s election.Ollie finished 5 points behind Adrian Perkins.

When Do You Know It's Fall In Shreveport Bossier?

It’s a good question.According to The Farmer’s Almanac, the first day of fall has come and gone.Like long long ago---Saturday September 22. This was the autumnal equinox or in plain speak, the astronomical start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere.

Economic Report Is Not That Good For NW Louisiana

LSU professor Dr. Loren Scott is renowned for his economic outlook reports on the Louisiana Economy. To many, Scott is “the Bible” for economic planners.And guess what?The recent report was not particularly favorable for Shreveport-Bossier.

A Confession: I Am Voting “Yes” On Commission Tax Renewal

Yep---I am voting on a tax.Actually a renewal.And yes, you can tell your friends, email this column to the world and put out in social media.On the Tuesday ballot—somewhere—is the Caddo Parish Commission’s Public Facilities and Recreation Renewal.It’s a .83 millage.