GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

Governor John Bel Edwards recently announced the states' plan for the $216 million received from the federal government for road and infrastructure projects.These funds can be used at the state's discretion. This stimulus is to offset lost revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

QUESTIONS ON CADDO PARISH RECEIPT OF $50 GRAND FROM LOAN PROGRAM?

At the Caddo Commission work session/administrative conference on Monday, the Commission was advised it will receive $50,000 from the Capital Area Finance Authority (CAFA).

REVIEW OF SHREVEPORT'S RESPONSE TO THE FEBRUARY WINTER STORM

The City of Shreveport conducted a meeting last month with all City Department Heads to review the City's response to the unprecedented February winter storm.

MAGGIE MARTIN IS BACK!

Every Friday Maggie has a 2 page special section in FOCUS SBDon’t miss outSubscribe to FOCUS SB/The Inquisitor for online or mail at http://theinquisitor.comPurchase at Thrift Liquor, Circle K, Walmart and convenience stores

RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND MAY OFFER RELIEF TO LOCAL FOOD/BEVERAGE INDUSTRY

One of the many provisions of the American Rescue Plan is a $28.6 billion grant program designed to aid restaurants and taverns.The Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) provides for grants, not loans, which will not necessitate repayment.

UPDATE ON REVISED SEATING AT RIVERVIEW THEATRE

If you have experienced the pain in trying to sit at Riverview Theatre since the new seats were installed last fall, this update may be good news.The qualifier is “may.”The “pain” referred to is knees in your face while sitting.And it’s a “pain” for people to get to inner seats.

INFINITE SHADES OF GRAY

REX MONCRIEFOne of my mentors in life once told me, “In most things in life, there is no black or white nor right or wrong, only infinite shades of gray.” I doubt he was the original author of that quote, but there is a lot of truth to that statement.

PARKWAY TEEN HELPS LOG ONE MILLION ACTS OF KINDNESS ON GIVING TUESDAY

Parkway High School student Brianna Cooley is a passionate advocate for volunteering and kindness.As a serial problem solver, Brianna has developed numerous initiatives to address issues she has seen in each community she has lived in.

CADDO UNVEILS ACCELERATE CADDO PLAN TO ADDRESS STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AGGRESSIVELY

As districts work to address unfinished learning and individual student needs, Caddo Parish Public Schools’ leadership unveiled a plan Tuesday which strategically focuses on meeting student needs through a multi-layered approach.

WHAT SHOULD CEO OF A HALF-BILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS BE PAID?

The city of Shreveport is not a business per se. But every barstool critic says, “Government should be run like a business.” The city’s budget is NOT a half-billion dollars. But in relevant terms it is pretty close -- over $480 million. And the city does NOT have a Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

THE SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL DOES NOT NEED MONDAY WORK SESSIONS

Traditionally the Shreveport City Council conducted an administrative conference/work session on the Monday before the official Tuesday meeting.This session was suspended once the Covid-19 pandemic arrived and the Council started Zoom meetings.

UNLESS YOU ARE WEALTHY OR RETIRED, NO NEED TO RUN FOR SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL

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APPLICATION PROCESS SET TO OPEN FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

THE LITTLE THINGS

DAVID MCMILLIAN, PH.D.Where has respect for one another, and for us individually, gone? Perhaps social media especially makes it extremely easy to “fire, ready, aim!” Do I ever ask myself, “What am I thinking” (W.A.I.T.)?

NEXT BESE BOARD MEMBER WILL HAVE HUGE RESPONSIBILITY

JON GLOVERSo why did you pull that lever in the voting booth for the candidate you did? What about that candidate made you know he/she would be the one? Had you done any vetting of the candidate you cast your vote for, or were you told by someone how to vote?