LOTS OF FUN AT BROWNLEE PARK!

JIM”S WIFEMost weekdays Jim picks me up for lunch, and we go to Bossier Park, or as we call it, Brownlee Park, to watch the kids play for that hour break. Winter through summer, there is almost always people walking the path and kids enjoying the playground.

WILL PERKINS INTRODUCE A MASK ORDINANCE TO THE CITY COUNCIL?

 The emergency mask  order issued by Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins is being challenged in court.Judge Craig Marcotte has issued a temporary restraining order (TR0) that prohibits enforcement of the penalty provisions of the order until a hearing on Tues. July 14.

LAWSUIT FILED TO VOID PERKINS'  EXECUTIVE  MASK ORDER

The anticipated litigation has been filed.On Tues. July 20 at 9:30 a.m. First Judicial Judge Craig Marcotte will hear the case on the merits.The plaintiffs are Celcog,LLC dba Strawn's Eat Shop Too, Monjuni's of Portico, Air U Shreveport, The Brain Train and Bearing Service & Supply.

CADDO MASK ORDINANCE: CLARITY VERSUS CONFUSION

The Caddo Commission adopted on a 7-5 vote yesterday (July 9 ) a mask ordinance.Here is a summary:a. it does NOT apply to city of Shreveport, Greenwood, Blanchard, Vivian, Oil City, Rodessa, Ida, Gilliam, Belcher and Mooringsport.  These are incorporated areas.b.

ROBINSON FILM CENTER FIRST IN STATE TO SHOW MOVIES

 For moviegoers, its been a long, long time since a movie theatre was open — like in March of this year.The good news — no, really great news — is that Shreveport's Robinson Film Center re-opened on Tuesday, July 7, with a one-day showing of “Ghostbusters.

NOW I HAVE THE PERFECT WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT!

By John E. Settle Jr. Publisher / Editor Finally.Goodness, I have tried about every fad.With no luck.I don't need to get on the bathroom scales each morning. Trying to zip up my pants is a sure fire indicator.

COMMISSION EMERGENCY MASK ORDINANCE IS TIME LIMITED

Sec. 3-13 of the Caddo Commission charter provides for emergency ordinances.The mask ordinance on the agenda today (Thurs.) for commission vote falls within these provisions.As advised by Commissioner John-Paul Young this emergency ordinance is temporary.Sec. 3-13 B.

CADDO MASK ORDINANCE NEEDS FURTHER CLARIFICATION BEFORE ENACTED

The amended mask  ordinance approved fo the Commission vote on Thurs. July 9  needs more clarification.Initially it does NOT have an effective date. The original draft had an "effective on passage" language which is clearly impractical if not illegal.

REVISED MASK ORDINANCE FOR VOTE BY CADDO COMMISSION ON JULY 9

REVISED MASK ORDINANCE FOR VOTE BY CADDO COMMISSION ON JULY 9 Below please find the ordinance on masks that will be the agenda. It is expected to pass on a 7-5 vote.This ordinance does NOT have an effective date.

MAYOR PERKINS EMERGENCY ORDER MANDATING MASKS

STATE OF LOUISIANA         DOCKET NO:_________PARISH OF CADDO            FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURTSECOND RENEWAL OF CITY OF SHREVEPORT STATE OF EMERGENCYWHEREAS La. R.S.

WEDNESDAY SPECIAL CADDO COMMISSION MASK ORDINANCE MEETING

A special meeting of the Caddo Commission has been set for Wed. July 8 at 12:30 p.m.The purpose of the meeting is to put on the Thurs, July 9  commission agenda an ordinance requiring masks in businesses and establishments.

30 SECOND READ - READER DISCRETION ADVISED

That headline got your attention. Good. Today’s essay is like those mangled cars shown to high-school students to warn them off drinking and driving.The topic: Poison ivy.As I write, I’m suffering.And, no, not phony melodrama. Full-on, piercing, misery-every-minute discomfort.

$100K DONATED FOR PURCHASE OF BODY CAMS

BY: KERRY M. KIRSPEL       In an effort to increase transparency in the Shreveport Police Department, a group of local business leaders presented a check to the agency for $100,000 for the purchase of body cameras for police officers.

HOW TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SPD BODY CAMERAS

Roy Griggs and other local business people have joined together as  the CONCERNED BUSINESS PEOPLE OF SHREVEPORT.This group made a donation of $100,000 to the Shreveport Police Department to help fund the purchase of body cameras for Shreveport police officers.

LA. OPEN MEETINGS LAW AND CITIZEN COMMENTS AT  SHREVEPORT COUNCIL MEETINGS

Citizens who have witnessed city council meetings since January of 2019---either in person or by streaming--have been subject to a non-productive trend that has been exacerbated by the COVID pandemic.