CARSTENSEN FILES ELECTION CHALLENGE ON HIS DISTRICT B RACE

James Carstensen was a candidate for the Shreveport City Council District B. He finished third in a recount to Gary Brooks and Mavice Thigpen-Hughes.Yesterday (Thurs.) Carstensen filed litigation in the Caddo Clerk's Office requesting that the results of the Nov.

LOSING SHREVEPORT CANDIDATES NEED TO PICK UP CAMPAIGN SIGNS ASAP

Ok, I get it. Running a political campaign and then losing is no fun.  Been there, done that.But there IS a city ordinance that requires all campaign signs of those not moving on to the general election are to be picked up in seven days after the election.

EARLY VOTING AND ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR DEC. 10 ELECTION

Here is the scoop from Dale Sibley, Caddo Registrar of Voters, Early voting will be at the Registrar's office downtown and at the library on 2111 West Bert Kouns.Early voting hours are 8:30 a.m. through 6 p.m.Dates are Sat. Nov 26, and Mon. Nov. 28 through Sat. Dec. 3.No early voting on Sun. Nov.

JUDGE HUNTER AND BURNED-OUT TEXAS STREET BUILDING GO TO COURT ON MON. NOV. 28

Judge Marcus Hunter of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals meet retired Caddo District Judge Frank Thaxton.Judge Thaxton meet Judge Hunter.When y’all meet again, only Thaxton will be wearing a black robe.Judge Hunter will be in Judge Thaxton's Caddo court room on Mon, Nov. 28 at 2 p.m.

NEXT SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL MEETING THIS FRIDAY, NOT NEXT WEEK

It’s the annual Thanksgiving Shreveport city council meetings on the week before Turkey Day.Friday's combined work session/regular meeting will be at 3 p.m. The regular Mon. work session and Tues. official meeting will not be held Thanksgiving week.This should be a short meeting.

WHEN WILL SHREVEPORT'S AMAZON FULFILLMENT CENTER OPEN?

Don't hold your breath.In fact, the question should be "will the fulfillment center ever open?"The Wall Street Journal reported on Fri. Nov. 10 that Amazon seeks cuts in all its divisions.Amazon's stock is down about 43% year to date.

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.

MORE FROM “ANONYMOUS” REGARDING THE HOOKAH LOUNGE FIRE.

By:  Anonymous Reader of SettleTalkSo many unanswered questions .. and I think it's time the voting public needs answers to them.The unsolved and the covered up Hookah Lounge Fire. Get this. I noticed something.

WHAT CAN ALAN JACKSON EXPECT DURING RUN-OFF FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT E?

Interim council member Alan Jackson finished second to Tony Nations in the Tues. primary election.The vote was Nations 42%, Jackson 35%, and Alvin Oliver 23%.Here are some realities Jackson should face in his effort to be successful at the polls on Dec. 10:1.

NOW ALL THREE LOCAL STATIONS HAVE POLITICAL COMMENTATORS HAVE ENDORSED/DONATED TO POLITICAL CANDIDATES--GEEZ, WHAT HAPPENED TO OBJECTIVE POLITICAL REPORTING?

Tonight's election analysts for KTAL news station are Stephen Parr and Rev. Theron Jackson. Jackson is the minister of Morningstar Baptist Church.Jackson has endorsed Adrian Perkins for mayor and one or more council candidates.

KTAL AND KSLA POLITICAL ANALYSTS HAVE ENDORSED/DONATED TO POLITICAL CANDIDATES

Tonight's election analysts for KTAL news station are Stephen Parr and Rev. Theron Jackson.Jackson is the minister of Morningstar Baptist Church.Jackson has endorsed Adrian Perkins for mayor and one or more council candidates.

ADDITIONAL DONATIONS TO SHREVEPORT MAYORAL CANDIDATES

The Louisiana Ethics Commission has additional campaign donations on its website.As of 9 a.m. today (Tues.):Tom Arceneaux--Stephen Quanrud ($1000), Lane Rosen ($750)LeVette Fuller--Anthony Bookman ($1000), David Lohrey ($1500)Greg Tarver--Denny Gamble III ($2500), Jonathan Gamble ($2500), Ray S.

TOP CONTRIBUTING DONORS TO THE MAYORAL CAMPAIGN

From Sept.30 - Oct.19, the major contributors of $1000 or more to each of the following campaigns. The maximum per person, per person, per legal entity is $2,500.ArceneauxGeorge Baldwin, Carl M Bantle, Clint Bartlett, Susan Bittles, Benjamin Blank, Chris Carrera,  Merritt B.

JUDGE MARCUS HUNTER PLAYING GAMES WITH CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND DEMOLITION OF 114 TEXAS BUIDLIING

Shame on Second Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Marcus Hines for not acting responsibly with his burned-out building on 114 Texas Street. Formerly the Humphrey's in the Square, this eyesore has existed for many years with a fallen roof and deteriorating structure.

CADDO VOTERS SHOULD APPROVE ALL SIX BALLOT PROPOSITIONS ON TUESDAY

The Tues. ballot will have six propositions.Proposition #1 is a library millage. Caddo Parish has one of the best public library systems in the state, if not the best. Shreve Memorial Library has branches throughout the city and the parish.