Does publication of mugshots cause harm or benefit public?

Louisiana Representative Royce Duplessis believes that publication of mugshots prior to conviction is prejudicial. He says publication undermines the presumption of innocent until proven guilty.How so?

Will Fuller, Nickelson and Boucher run for re-election to Shreveport Council?

It’s a question that has not been publicly addressed by three key members of the Shreveport City Council: LeVette Fuller of District B, John Nickelson of District C and Grayson Boucher of District D. Hopefully, answers will be forthcoming.Fuller has a campaign account with a balance of over $6,000.

Was Crawfest contract with city of Shreveport fraudulent?

Crawfest was a three-day event held at Betty Virginia Park.The city of Shreveport sponsored the event, providing many free services.Admission was charged to enter Crawfest.Pinpoint Events, LLC staged Crawfest.Matt Snyder is the owner of Pinpoint.

FREE GUN LOCKS WILL NOT CURE IRRESPONSIBILITY BY GUN OWNERS

JOHN E. SETTLE JRShreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith preached responsibility at a recent press conference addressing the shootings of very young child who discovered loaded guns in their homes.Shreveport Mayor Perkins wants to provide free gun locks.

THIRD IN SERIES: JIM TALIAFERRO'S CAMPAIGN FINANCIAL REPORT

Jim Taliaferro recently filed his campaign financial report for his mayoral campaign.The report covered the time period ending Dec. 31, 2021.The report showed funds on hand of $20,020.The maximum contribution that can be made by an individual or a legal entity is $2,500.

MAJOR NEWS FROM ARCENEAUX, CHAVEZ AND TALIAFERRO AT NOON LUNCHEON

Tom Arceneaux, Mario Chavez and Jim Taliaferro each addressed the Caddo Republicans during a noon luncheon today, (Tuesday) to an overflow crowd. Arceneaux emphasized on his record of service for 40 years.Tom advised he had $180 thousand in his campaign fund with only $1,000 of his own money.

The Chavez Campaign: Website, billboards, yard signs and $100,000 in March

The Mario Chavez campaign for Shreveport mayor has started like a rocket launch.On March 9, Chavez announced his long-speculated bid to become Shreveport’s next mayor. On the same day, he launched a "votemariochavez" campaign website.

Second in series: Councilwoman Fuller's campaign fund nice start for re-election

Councilwoman LeVette Fuller's last campaign financial report reflects a good start for a council re-election campaign if she chooses to seek a second term this year.

LEGISLATIVE AUDIT OF SHREVEPORT NEEDS TO BE TIMELY COMPLETED

It’s old news that the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office has commenced an investigation at Shreveport City Hall after the request in January of this year by Councilman John Nickelson.Nickelson's request concerned possible irregularities in the city's finances and accounting.

BRONZE BUILDING OWNER THUMBS HIS NOSE AT CITY OF SHREVEPORT

JOHN E. SETTLE JRIf there ever is a prime example of "building what you want to build despite city ordinances,"then Olanza Sanders wins the prize.

THE SLAP VIEWED AND HEARD AROUND THE WORLD

JOHN E. SETTLE JRBy now everyone who keeps up with social media has viewed a video of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscar presentations. Smith was angered by Chris' joke poking fun at his wife.

VOTE BUYING BY WADDELL - GARRETT ON SATURDAY'S ELECTION?

It's illegal to buy or to even try to buy votes in elections.It's a fine line, because ONLY the voter can enter a voting booth. So knowing HOW a person actually voted, versus just knowing THAT they voted, is an unknown.

JUDGE WADDELL - GARRETT SETS LOW BOND FOR BROADMOOR KILLER

Marshall Atkins shot and killed Broadmoor resident Jonathan Bellot on Oct. 9 of last year.Two days before the shooting Atkins appeared in Judge Waddell - Garrett's courtroom on four drug and two weapons charges.

ELECTED OFFICIALS SHOULD EXPECT SCRUTINY BY THE MEDIA

Many local elected officials bask in the glory of their office.They get special attention wherever they go, and they relish the same.They take advantage of every photo op and the chance to get in front of a TV camera.They certainly enjoy the hero worship that many constituents bestow on them.

CONTROVERSIAL FIREBRAND BREKA PEOPLES ENDORSES WADDELL - GARRETT

Breka Peoples is the founder of "The People's Promise".Her recent post endorses Judge Erin Leigh Waddell - Garrett for the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. The election between Erin Leigh and Craig Marcotte is this Saturday, Mar. 26.