CADDO COMMISSION SHOULD MOVE MEETING START TIMES TO 3 P.M.

The Caddo Commission meetings, both work sessions and regular meetings, are at 3:30 p.m. In most months the Commission meets four times -- on the first and third weeks.The Shreveport City Council and the Shreveport Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission meetings commence at 3 p.m.

WHEN IS SHREVEPORT GOING TO DECIDE AMERICAN RESCUE FUND ACT FUNDING?

The city of Shreveport has received $24 million as its first tranche of American Rescue Fund Act (ARFA). The  Shreveport City Council must approve the expenditure of these funds. To date, no proposals have been received from the Shreveport mayor’s office.

HATS OFF TO SHREVEPORT DEPARTMENTS FOR STARTING BULK PICKUP SWEEPS

This past weekend (July 31/Aug.1) many city workers worked overtime conducting bulk trash pickups in Highland, Anderson Island and other neighborhoods.Public Works Director Gary Norman spearheaded the effort that included personnel for Water & Sewer as well as Property Standards.

SHANE CHEATHAM OFFERED A DEAL TO STOP ‘BUBBA’ WILLIAMS RECALL EFFORT

JOHN E. SETTLE JR.Editor/PublisherThe Mexican standoff between Bossier Mayor Tommy Chandler and the Bossier City Council led by David Montgomery is far from over. It all started when Chandler “upset” long-time incumbent Lo Walker. Who knows, maybe before that.

DARBY AND MONTGOMERY COMPETE FOR RUDESTS COMMENTS TO CHANDLER

At the Bossier City council meeting on Tuesday, both Council members Jeff Darby and David Montgomery took shots at Bossier Mayor Tommy Chandler after Chandler inquired about a postponement of the vote on his nomination of Wade Rich for director of Public Works.

CITY OF SHREVEPORT SHOULD ATTACK NEIGHBORHOOD BLIGHT WITH A VENGEANCE

PRENTISS SMITH Contributing ColumnistThe city of Shreveport has the potential to be one of the best medium-sized cities in the country, but it starts with strong communities that contribute to the fabric of the city.

OCHSNER LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT AND CADDO PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE HOST BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAFELY EVENT

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport along with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a back-to-school Safely event on Thursday, Aug. 5 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Sheriff’s Safety Town.

A NOVEL INCENTIVE FOR COVID VACCINATIONS BY EAST BATON ROUGE JUDGE

As the COVID Delta variant spreads in the nation, many incentives are being offered to those who get COVID vaccinations.New York residents can get a $100 bonus.Many national food chains have offered food/beverage giveaways to the vaccinated.

SHREVEPORT BULK TRASH PICKUP DELAYS UNACCEPTABLE FOR MANY REASONS

It’s a sight that is all too often observed by those who drive Shreveport streets. Stacks of trash on the curbs waiting for pickup by Shreveport’s Public Works Department can be found in almost every neighborhood. These bulk pickups are not handled by the regular sanitation workers.

SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL NEEDS TO ADDRESS EMERGENCY GENERATORS AT SHREVEPORT AIRPORTS

Add it to the list of actions by the Shreveport Airport Authority that many consider reflective of a private kingdom versus a public agency.

SCHOOL DAYS

By Tom Arceneaux “School days, school days, dear ol’ golden rule days.”Caddo school students start back to school on Aug. 23, a little over a month from now.

LOCAL FIRST RESPONDERS DESERVE SALARY INCREASES

KEN KREFFTContributing ColumnistMany police officers and firefighters have been leaving their employment with the city of Shreveport for higher-paying jobs. Quite a few have left for positions in northwest Louisiana jurisdictions. Fewer have left our immediate area.

BLACK PEOPLE ARE LEAST VACCINATED, AND SADLY, IT IS NOT IMPROVING

PRENTISS SMITH Contributing ColumnistA recent study shows that black people are the least vaccinated in Caddo Parish and surrounding areas, and the extraordinary outreach programs are not having any impact on improving that statistic.

STOP THE CIRCUS AT SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

All that have been missing at recent Shreveport City Council meetings are popcorn and peanut vendors. The clowns arrive in large numbers, and their antics have been anything but entertaining.

MONTGOMERY IS ‘DADDY WARBUCKS’ ON BOSSIER CITY TRAVEL EXPENSES

When it comes to travel, Bossier City Councilman David Montgomery is a big-time player when the city of Bossier picks up the tab.A public records request for “travel and training” expenses of all council members was made for the years 2010 through 2020.