OIL CITY SPORTS COMPLEX PRESENTATION ENCOUNTERED HEADWINDS

Thursday, October 1, 2026

A small but well-informed concerned citizen attended the Caddo Commission’s proposed $70 million sports complex presentation last night in Oil City. Caddo assistant administrator Clay Walker and director of communications Krystal Beauchamp represented the Parish administration at the meeting.

COVID, WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT?

John Settle
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
MARYANNA MAKENZIEOK, I have a serious question .Mask.Are they supposed to match our outfits, or can we have a little fun with it? That's what I think about now. Who would have thought?By the way, my mask rarely matches my outfit. The real issue I have with this is, what is normal?

OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY

John Settle
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
JOHN PERKINSThe illusion of wealth has been our stock in trade, but we are not thriving . Could it be that what we have been doing since the end of WWII does not work?This post-war pattern of big-box sprawl might not be as sturdy as the ways of our grandparents.

ANONYMITY KEY TO CRIME STOPPERS SUCCESS

John Settle
Friday, September 4, 2020
KERRY M. KIRSPEL THE INQUISITORWhen police need assistance from the public, they rely on tips that come in through Crime Stoppers.The service allows citizens to anonymously alert police to information about local crimes, including the identity and/or whereabouts of a potential suspect.

BIG CHANGE IN DUTIES OF SPD

John Settle
Friday, September 4, 2020
JON GLOVER CONTRIBUTING COLUMNISTMy momma told me, "Don't start something that you aren't willing to continue." I think that is what happened with our Shreveport Police Department (SPD).I don't have a problem with addressing what isn't or shouldn't have been a part of an officer's duty.

COUNCIL ON AGING SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

John Settle
Friday, September 4, 2020
Caddo Council on Aging (CCOA) Meals on Wheels program provides five nutritious, well-balanced meals to over 1,100 homebound senior citizens.The program ensures seniors age 60 or older have access to adequate nutrition when family support, mobility, and resources are insufficient.

I STILL LOVE MY LAND LINE TELEPHONE

John Settle
Friday, September 4, 2020
Jim’s WifeI am not prepared to give up my land line telephone.  So many people tell me that they gave up their land line and just use their cell phone.  The kids say, “No one has land lines anymore.”   They must.  Have you seen a phone book?

30-SECOND READ: DON'T BE A HYPOCRITE

John Settle
Friday, September 4, 2020
JEFF GAUGERSome 136.8 million Americans cast ballots for president in 2016, or just over 59.1% of eligible voters.Given the tenor of our national politics today - anger, rage and even shooting - you'd think more folks would vote.

TEXAS STREET BRIDGE LOOKS GREAT BUT UNFINISHED

John Settle
Thursday, September 3, 2020
By John E. Settle Jr.Editor / Publisher It’s sorta like wearing a brand-new suit with old, worn-out, unpolished shoes.The Louisiana Department of Transportation recently completed a "redo" of the Long-Allen Bridge, commonly referred to as the Texas Street Bridge.

LOCAL LEADERS JOIN TOGETHER IN PRAYER

John Settle
Thursday, September 3, 2020
By MAKENZIE BOUCHER On Wednesday evening, local leaders and citizens joined together in prayer on the steps of Government Plaza. Despite the possibility of rain, many citizens came to pray for the victims of gun violence.

INSTALLMENT #3: THE ILLUSION OF WEALTH

John Settle
Thursday, September 3, 2020
JOHN PERKINSWith apologies to my friend, Charles Marohn, founder of Strong Towns, “The illusion of wealth” has been our stock in trade here dating all the way back to when we were truly “a city on the grow.”Now we are more like “the Other Side” (of the tracks).