EARLY VOTING FOR SHREVEPORT MARSHAL ELECTION

Early voting ended this past Sat.The election is this coming Sat.-Mar. 25.Here are the results by party:Democrat--3270Republican--1906Other--516Results by race are:White--3084Black--2513Other--95The election has one white Republican candidate--Grayson Boucher.

NEW ORLEANS CHARGES FOR FESTIVALS AT CITY PARK--WHY NOT SHREVEPORT?

City Park in New Orleans charges for certain sues of the park.Photography and Film Permits--$75 per session.Mobile Vendors --$25 permit fee plus 10% of gross revenues.Commercial Activity--$25 permit fee, a rental fee based on park impact and park user impact, and 10% of gross revenues.

NOW THERE SHOULD BE FREE USE OF INDEPENDENCE STADIUM, CONVENTION CENTER, MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM, MILLENNIUM STUDIOS, RIVERVIEW THEATER, RIVERVIEW HALL, EXPO HALL AND FESTIVAL PLAZA

The City of Shreveport owns all these facilities: Independence Stadium, the Convention Center, Municipal Auditorium, Millennium Studios, Riverview Theatre, Riverview Hall, Expo Hall and Festival Plaza.The City of Shreveport maintains these facilities.

NEW GOLF COURSE WITH RESTAURANT/BAR IS PLANNED FOR BOSSIER CITY

An 18-hole golf course with restaurant and amenities is being planned for the Bossier riverfront adjacent to the Boardwalk.The city of Bossier is considering the sale of 5.33 acres on W. 2d Street and the lease of 21.

BOUCHER VERUS JEFFERSON -- WHO WILL WIN SHREVEPORT CITY MARSHAL RACE?

Actually, there are four candidates in the race.In reality only Grayson Boucher and James Jefferson are viable candidates.The primary election is next Sat. Mar. 25.Here is a comparison of these two candidates.Boucher is a white Republican.Jefferson is a black Democrat.

SHREVEPORT CITY MARSHAL CANDIDATE JAMES JEFFERSON CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS

The election is next Sat. Mar. 25.Interim city marshal James Jefferson is one of four candidates.Here is a summary of his campaign finance reports filed through Mar. 16:a. He has a total of contributions of IN EXCESS OF $42,000b, He has no campaign loans.c. On Mar.

SHREVEPORT CITY MARSHAL CANDIDATE GRAYSON BOUCHER

The election is next Sat. Mar. 25.Shreveport councilman Grayson Boucher is one of four candidates.Here is a summary of his campaign finance reports filed through Mar. 16:a. He has contributions in excess of $37,800.b. He has no campaign loans.c. On Mar. 5 he had campaign funds in excess of $17,400.

SHREVEPORT CITY MARSHAL CANDIDATE DONALD GAUT CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS

The election is next Sat. Mar. 25.Donald "DJ" Gaut is one of four candidates.Here is a summary of his campaign finance reports filed through Mar. 16:a. He has total contributions of $100.b. He loaned his campaign $4000.c. On Mar. 5 he had campaign balance of less than $500.

SHREVEPORT CITY MARSHAL CANDIDATE ANTHONY JOHNSON CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS

The election is next Sat., Mar. 25.Anthony "AJ" Johnson is one of four candidates.Here is a summary of this campaign finance reports filed through Mar. 16:a. He has NO campaign contributionsb. He loaned his campaign $5000c. On Mar. 5 he had a campaign balance of less than $600.

WHAT MAYOR ARCENEAUX DOES NOT SAY ABOUT CRAWFEST IN PRESS RELEASE

The public should review the press release below with some concerns because if is not totally accurate and leaves out many important details:1. The city DOES have a policy on the use of public parks for events.

WILL LOCAL DOLLARS BE DONATED TO SUBSIDIZE THE ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER COMING TO SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER?

The Advocate news giant provides news coverage in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Acadiana and Lake Charles.The publisher, Judi Terzotis, touts Shreveport-Bossier as a vibrant area, She says her publications want to help tell the stories on this area.

SHOULD AN EVENT CHARGE MONEY TO USE A SHREVEPORT PARK?

K94.5 Shreveport/Bossier CityCrawfest Is Taking Over Betty Virginia Park This Weekend in Shreveport.Thousands of folks are expected to flock to the park in South Highlands to enjoy live music, food, and fellowship.

THE ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER IS EYEING A SHREVEPORT BOSSIER ONLINE EDITION

The Advocate newspaper system has virtually taken over journalism in South Louisiana.Currently this paper has journalists that focus on state- wide issues as well as local news in BatonRouge, New Orleans, Acadiana and Lake Charles.

WILL CRAWFEST CRASHERS BE ARRESTED FOR ENTERING A PUBLIC PARK WITHOUT PAYING A FEE?

Matt Snyder of Pinpoint Events has obtained a permit from SPAR to utilize a portion of Betty Virginia Park this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Snyder is NOT paying ANY rent to the city.But Snyder IS charging an admission fee into the area he will be using for CRAWFEST.

WHO AUTHORIZED CHANGE IN POLICY TO ALLOW CRAWFEST TO CHARGE ADMISSION FEES?

The SPAR  special permit application to conduct a mini festival clearly is marked "NO ADMISSION FEES ARE ALLOWED IN CITY PARKS."Guess what?This line was marked out on the approved application for the CRAWFEST 2023.