DID JACOBS DROP BALL OVER PROPOSED NTB FIRING?

JOHN E. SETTLE Jr. EditorIn the free state of Bossier, wonders never cease. And legalities are usually an afterthought.Such was the case last Friday, Oct. 22, when Bossier City Attorney Charles “Zamboni” Jacobs introduced an ordinance to terminate the city’s contract with NTB Associates Inc.

ENVIRONMENTAL COURT RULES ON LONGTIME DOWNTOWN EYESORE

How many years have motorists traveling into downtown Shreveport on the Texas Street bridge been subjected to the ugly view of a topless building with crumbling exterior walls? The short answer is "too darned long." The site of 114 Texas St.

THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR GOOD PARENTING

PRENTISS SMITH Contributing ColumnistParenting has always been a difficult proposition. It was a hard job when my parents were trying to raise my siblings and me in the ’50s, ’60s and early ’70s.

WHEN WILL SHREVEPORT HAVE NEW PERMANENT POLICE AND FIRE CHIEFS?

Wayne Smith is serving as Shreveport's substitute police chief. He was appointed by Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins to that position on Aug. 27 of this year.On Wednesday of this week, Perkins announced the appointment of John "J.P." Lane as Shreveport's substitute fire chief effective Friday (Oct.

EPPERSON: NO CELL PHONES FOR STUDENTS

One can always count on Caddo Commissioner Ken Epperson to make pithy remarks at commission meetings, many of which are irrelevant to the topics under discussion.

COUNCILMAN MONTGOMERY BLOWS TOP AGAIN

It’s worth the price of admission to watch the antics of Bossier Councilman David Montgomery, aka King David, at a Bossier Council meeting. Since it’s a free event, then you get the get the picture.King David is quick to yell and scream at speakers who address a topic he does not want aired.

BOSSIER MAYOR GOLFS IN VEGAS WHILE COUNCIL MEETS?

Bossier mayor Tommy Chandler was absent at the council's Tues. meeting. His absence was not explained, and many say not missed if even noticed.

WILL A TAX INCREMENTAL FINANCING DISTRICT FOR NORTH MARKET BRING A SMOOTHIE FOR COMMISSIONER JACKSON?

Caddo Commissioner is doggedly pushing for the creation of a parish Tax Incremental Financing District (TIFD) for North Market stretching from the Amazon fulfillment facility to MLK Drive. He stated at a commission meeting that he was tired of having to drive to south Shreveport for a smoothie.

WORST KEPT SECRET NO MORE--JACKSON NOT TO RUN FOR SHREVEPORT MAYOR

When  politicos list potential candidates for Shreveport's mayoral race next year, Caddo Commissioner Steven Jackson's name is occasionally mentioned, with emphasis on "occasionally". Jackson was a mayoral candidate in 2018, finishing 5th in the primary.

CAN SHREVEPORT REQUIRE SWEPCO AND CENTERPOINT TO PULL PERMITS FOR EXCAVATIONS?

 A major problem for the city of Shreveport is excavations in public right of ways that cause damage to streets, water mains and sewer lines.  The area between the street curbs and sidewalks is property of the city.

MORE NEWS ON PROPOSED AMAZON TIF FOR NORTH MARKET AREA

The Caddo Commission is considering the establishment of a Tax Incentive Financing (TIF) district on North Market stretching from the Amazon fulfillment center to MLK Drive.

DUMBING DOWN EDUCATION HELPS NO ONE

JON GLOVER Contributing ColumnistConsider the language from the 2021-2022 Pupil Progression Plan on “Consent,” compliments of the members of the Caddo Parish School Board -- interesting language: “The law goes on to require the state Department of Education to establish, subject to the approval of...

PROPOSED SHREVEPORT BEER, WINE AND LIQOUR MORATORIUM IS NOT JUSTIFIED

JOHN E. SETTLE Jr. Editor Focus SB NewsAt its next meeting on Oct.

MAYBE YOU CAN FIGHT CITY HALL

JON PERKINSContributing ColumnistWasn’t it Otto von Bismark who said, “Laws are like sausages. It is better not to see them being made”? I’ve learned that if you can’t fight City Hall, you can go down there and “argue to agreement” with them.

More cameras for Real Time Crime Center will mean more crimes solved

By Reed EbarbPresidentCaddo-Shreveport Crime StoppersYou’ve probably heard by now of the new Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) that is being assembled and launched in Shreveport.