WHAT WAS ATTENDANCE RECORD OF SHREVEPORT COUNCIL MEMBERS

Well, bless their little hearts. The Shreveport Times actually posted some “breaking news”, other than health citations for local restaurants, the deadliest snakes in the state, and the best restaurants in Louisiana cities, --with the notable exception of icon sports writer Jimmy Watson.

FOUR MURDERS IN SHREVEPORT THIS PAST WEEKEND--YES, FOUR

The Cedar Grove massacre of eight children by one deranged person on Sunday April 19 was Shreveport’s most heinous crime and unfortunately was record-setting in a bad way. But this past weekend was also a nadir in a different way.

IS WK SUIT AGAINST RED RIVER EXPRESS/TIM JAMES REALLY A DIVORCE

In late June Willis Knighton Medical Center (WK) filed a lawsuit against the City of Shreveport (City) and Red River Express (RRE) objecting to the servitude the Shreveport City Council granted to RRE in late May over the city-owned 15-acre tract (Tract), located on the south side of Flournoy Lucas...

IS MAYORAL CANDIDATE STORMY FIBBING ABOUT WHERE SHE “STAYS”

Goodness, is it too much to ask an elected official who wants to be the next Shreveport mayor to be honest when she lists her residence in qualifying for the mayor’s race?

HEY WAKE UP SHREVEPORT COUNCIL MEMBERS—YOU DON’T SET SALARIES

It makes for political theatre, but it makes NO practical sense, for the Shreveport City Council to have had extended discussions about the pay for CDL garbage truck drivers at their last Council meeting on Tuesday September 8.

MORE OUTLAW SIGNS SENT IN TO SIGN OUTLAW CONTEST

Here are the recent entries into the contest: THE SIGN OUTLAWS CONTESTPolitical sign season is here.

DID I MISS SANTA, THE TOOTH FAIRY & THE EASTER BUNNY ARRIVING ON UNICORNS

Watching Shreveport city council meetings can be boring, even if one is at home on a recliner with chips and beverage. This past Tuesday (Sept.

IS CITY OF SHREVEPORT NOW RESPONSIBLE FOR WATER PROBLEMS AT G-UNIT STUDIOS

Hopefully all readers are familiar with the widely reported flooding issues at the former Millennium Studios now G-Unit Studios. On talk radio yesterday (Sept. 9), Mayor Tom was asked about the status of filming at G-Unit Studios.

GOODNESS—SIGN OUTLAWS CONTEST HAS FIRST ENTRIES

Settle Talk readers start their day by reading the daily Settle Talk column(s) and posting on social media. And some jump right into the Sign Outlaws contest. The first Sign Outlaw pictures have been sent in. And guess who the first SIGN OUTLAWS are?

THE SIGN OUTLAWS CONTEST

Political sign season is here. They’re on corners, along the roads and popping up faster than fire ants after a Louisiana rain. And some of them aren’t supposed to be there. SettleTalk and The Inquisitor are asking readers to help us find the worst offenders. Spot one? Bust ’em. Snap a picture.

YO FIFTY—YOUR INVITE TO GO TO DINNER ACCEPTED

I saw your Instagram post this past weekend. Let’s be friends and go to dinner! Since you travel with a large entourage, I will bring one myself. BTW—this is Dutch treat, right? As an independent blogger I sure don’t want to give the appearance that free grub gets you good press.

DETAILS ON SHERIFF WHITEHORNS ANKLE MONITORING PROGRAM

Caddo Parish Sheriff Henry Whitehorn has instituted a home incarceration ankle monitoring program to lower the inmate count at Caddo Correctional Center (CCC).As of September 8, 14 inmates were actively participating in the program.

SHAME ON SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL FOR NOT ENFORCING SPEAKER RULES

It was disrespectful, disappointing, out of order, disgusting, and it set a bad precedent. And it should not be repeated. The rules for addressing the city council are very clear. At regular meetings citizens can ONLY address the council on items listed on the agenda.

SHREVEPORT PUBLIC WORKS BULK PICKUP GUIDELINE

What’s $40 Trillion?!

 BILL MCCOLLUM $40 Trillion is the amount of federal debt outstanding. It is a staggering number in absolute terms. And it is a number that is growing exponentially: $1tn (1981), $5tn (1996), $10tn (2008), $20tn (2017), … The federal government has a chronic spending problem.