SAM JENKINS HAS MY VOTE FOR STATE SENATE FOR MANY REASONS

I have known Sam Jenkins for over 30 years, and the same with Cedric Glover. Both Jenkins and Glover are in a run-off election this Sat. to replace Greg Tarver in Senate District 39. Tarver is termed out.

NICKELSON MAJOR SUPPORTERS IN RUN-OFF ELECTION

Caddo Sheriff candidate John Nickelson filed his 10 Day Prior to General Election Report with the Louisiana Ethics Administration. The report covers the period from Sept. 25 through Oct. 29.Any funds raised and expenses incurred after Oct. 29 are not reflected in the report.

RED RIVER UNITED ENDORSES JASMINE GREEN FOR LOUISIANA REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 4

We are proud to endorse Jasmine Green for Louisiana House of Representatives in District 4.

NICKELSON IS THE PARISH'S BEST CHOICE FOR SHERIFF

By: Graham Walker • Contributing ColumnistJohn Nickelson is the best candidate for sheriff of Caddo Parish. Here’s why he has my vote on Nov. 18.For 20 years, John has been a close friend. We have worshipped in the same church, shared meals with our families and friends, and duck hunted together.

COMPARING CADDO EARLY VOTING IN PRIMARY VERSUS GENERAL ELECTION

Early voting for the Oct. 14 primary was 15,300 compared to 13,650 for the upcoming Nov. 18 general election... This is drop of 1650 votes.In the primary the Democrats outvoted the Republicans by 2482 votes. For the upcoming general election the Democrat margin over the Republican vote was 2356.

WHITEHORN’S MAJOR SUPPORTERS IN RUN-OFF ELECTION

Caddo Sheriff candidate Henry Whitehorn filed his 10 Day Prior to General Election Report with the Louisiana Ethics Administration. The report covers the period from Sept. 25 through Oct. 29. Any funds raised and expenses incurred after Oct. 29 are not reflected in the report.

CADDO EARLY VOTING RESULTS FOR SAT. NOV. 18 GENERAL ELECTION

Here are the totals reported on the Secretary of State website for Caddo Parish:1. Total Votes:   13,6502. White:   72853. Black:   60794. Other:   2865. Male:   54346. Female:   82147. Democrat:   72188. Republican: 48529. Other: 158010. In person:   770511. Absentee:   5945

TOMORROW (SAT.) IS THE LAST DAY TO EARLY VOTE FOR THE NOV. 18 RUN-OFF ELECTIONS

What will the weather be like on Sat. Nov. 18? Who will go to Baton Rouge for the LSU game? Who will be in the deer stand? What other events and activities will be happening in the local area that day? It’s all the reason to vote early.Caddo voters have run-off elections on the Nov. 18 ballot.

DOES PROPOSED EXTENSION OF BOSSEIR MANCHAC CONTRACT VIOLATE CITY ORDINANCE?

No, it’s NOT a trick question.The Bossier City Council voted to place a proposed amendment (no. 7) to the city's contract withManchac Consulting Group until its first meeting in 2024. The agenda item at Tuesday’s (Nov.7) meeting was for a first reading.

BOSSIER CITY HAS CHANCE TO IMPROVE CONTRACTED SERVICES

Stalling a last-minute push to extend the Manchac no-bid deal at 50 percent above the last renewal presents a chance to bid the contract competitively for perhaps better service at less cost.

COUNCILWOMAN TAYLOR TRASHES CITY ATTORNEY AND MAYOR OVER ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSED NOISE ORDINANCE

It’s not surprising that Shreveport council woman Tabitha Taylor has criticized both the Shreveport city attorney and mayor over the veto of the councilman Alan Jackson's 85 decibel amendment to the proposed new noise ordinance that had max decibel limit of 70.

MAYOR TOM ARCENEAUX TAKES A STAND FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

By: Prentiss Smith • Contributing ColumnistIn a surprising turn of events, Mayor Tom Arceneaux of Shreveport has recently displayed a newfound sense of determination and strength by coming up with an agreement with the powerful Mardi Gras krewes that have long held sway in the city.

CITY HALL WATCHDOG OPPOSES WHITEHORN FOR SHERIFF

By: Bill Wilson • Contributing ColumnistDo not forget to go vote on Nov. 18 to select the most qualified candidatefor this election. Voting is one of our most precious rights in the Constitution. Before you vote, research each candidate’s history and current background.

EARLY VOTING HAS STARTED FOR NOV. 18 RUN-OFF ELECTIONS

What will the weather be like on Saturday, Nov. 18? Who will go to Baton Rouge for the LSU game? What other events and activities will be happening in the local area that day? It’s all the reason to vote early.Caddo voters have run-off elections on the Nov. 18 ballot.

FUSS OVER SPD OFFICERS WHO HAVE GOTTEN BLUE LINE SPEED ZONE TICKETS

By now almost every reader knows someone who has received a Blue Line speed zone warning or ticket. And most citizens are aware of the controversy that engulfed the Perkins administration and the council after the cameras were first installed.