WAKE UP SHREVEPORT--MAYOR AND COUNCIL RACES FOUR WEEKS FROM TUES.

Gosh, it’s a busy time of the year.National Night Out has just be held.The Revel is winding up.The Film Prize events are about to start.The Symphony has had one concert and another this month.Shreveport Little Theatre will have its second production this month.School PTAs are back in action.

BOSSIER MAYOR CHANDLER DUCKS OUT OF COUNCIL MEETING AND DUCKS HARD QUESTIONS

Not a good day for Bossier Mayor Tommy Chandler at the Bossier City Council meeting yesterday (Tues.).Chandler attempted to amend his office budget after the budget adoption deadline.The council refused to allow the amendment.

DON'T MISS NATIONAL NIGHT OUT-- TONIGHT (TUES.)--EVEN IF YOUR STREET IS NOT ON THE LIST

There is really NO excuse for not attending a National Night Out event tonight!A list of addresses and times is below.And even if your street is NOT listed, no biggie!Just go to an event at the street closest to where you live--or most convenient.

DO COUNCIL CANDIDATES THIGPEN AND CARSTENSEN REALLY LIVE IN DISTRICT B?

Mavice Hughes Thigpen is a candidate for the District B council seat being vacated by Levette Fuller.When Thigpen registered to vote she listed 1721 Oakdale as her residence. This property is actually owned by her mother.This house is very, very modest.

IF JOSEPH APPOINTED SHREVEPORT COUNCIL SHE WILL BE SUPERVISED BY CITY ATTORNEY

Yep, that's correct.Provided that the Shreveport city charter is followed and complied with by the Shreveport city attorney.Kendra Joseph is an attorney.She is on the agenda for a special meeting of the Shreveport City Council tomorrow to be appointed asclerk of the council.

IS CADDO COMMISSIONER JACKSON PART OWNER/AGENT/CONSULTANT FOR BURNED OUT 114 TEXAS BUILDING?

The old Humphrey's in Shreve Square is owned by 114 Texas, LLC.The manager and registered owner listed with the Secretary of State is (Judge) Marcus Hunter of Monroe.

NO JOB POSTING FOR CLERK OF SHREVEPORT COUNCIL

Shreveport city council president James Green is ramrodding the appointment of Kendra Joseph to be the next council clerk.Green attempted to have the vote on Tues. of this week. The matter was not on the agenda and thus could not be subject to council action.

SO WHO IS KENDRA JOSEPH–THE HAND PICKED COUNCIL CLERK NOMINEE?

She is the mystery lady to the general public. When introduced to the Shreveport City Council on Tues. she said very little and even less was revealed as to her credentials for the job.What is know is that council president James Green hand picked her. Whether she attends his church is unknown.

HOW CAN SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT HAND PICK NEW COUNCIL CLERK?

Council president James Green has an attitude that as president he is king of the council.Green has his own church and fellow council member Tabitha Taylor is a loyal follower. And reportedly Taylor's paramour city attorney Ron Lattier attends as well.

114 TEXAS BUILDING,  FAIRFIELD OAKS CONDO AND MAYBE FAIRGROUNDS FIELD TO BE BRIEFED TODAY BY PERKINS' ADMINISTRATION

The Shreveport City Council meets today at 3 p.m.Chief Administrative Officer Henry Whitehorn advised  the council at the work session yesterday that the 114 Texas Street building would be addressed at today's council meeting.

WHY IS STEVEN JACKSON TRASHING COUNCIL WOMAN FULLER AND DDA DIRECTOR SWAINE OVER 114 TEXAS STREET FIRE?

If one follows the Caddo Commission meetings, then you know that Commissioner Steven Jackson always wins the award for talking the most of any commissioner.Many of his rambling monologues are boring, repetitive and irrelevant.

WANT TO ATTEND THE SHREVEPORT SYMPHONY, OPERA, AND LOCAL THEATRE ---FOR FREE!!!

And become famous by seeing your name and headshot in print!How about being an arts critic for FOCUS SB?Published weekly with ALL positive local news.Please email john@jesettle.com

BEETHOVEN'S NINTH SYMPHONY A STELLAR SEASON OPENER FOR SHREVEPORT SYMPHONY

It was all that one could have hoped for.Be that a classical, musical scholar or just casual music listener.The Sat. evening performance of Beethoven's renowned choral symphony to a full audience at Riverview Theatre was indeed memorable.

SO WHERE ARE WE ON THE 2023 SHREVEPORT CITY HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN TODAY?

The simple answer is not much progress.Council president James Green promised at a Sept. 13 council meeting that the Perkins administration would meet with representatives of the Willis Knighton last week ( Sept. 19 - 23).No meeting was scheduled in response to inquiry by WK.

THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE BURNED OUT 114 TEXAS BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT

Here is the latest.1. Shreveport Fire Chief Clarence Reece Jr. says his department and ATF have completed theirinvestigation on the scene. Samples have been taken for analysis. Arson is suspected.2.