TAYLOR NAMED INTERIM CITY COUNCILWOMAN, REPLACING BRADFORD

Tabatha H. Taylor of Shreveport has been appointed as interim Shreveport City Councilman for District A, replacing Willie who retired.Although she has never run for political office before, she said, “I’ve been very active in the community ever since I moved back here in 1996.

HOUSE BILL 697 GOES TO FULL SENATE

The Senate Agriculture Committee today held a hearing on HB 697 this morning.This is the bill introduced by Representative Danny McCormick to pull Caddo Parish out of the Shreveport Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC).The House passed the legislation.

SHE'S HERE......

By: Jon GloverOn Monday, March 18, 2020, Mrs. Tabitha H. Taylor was sworn in as the interim Councilmember of the City of Shreveport City Council, representing District A.  Welcome aboard Councilwoman Taylor.

DEAR GABBY -- RETURNING A PROJECT FOR A REFUND, THAT'S MY ISSUE

Dear Gabby,I’m so angry. … No, I’m very angry! I purchased a product that didn’t hold up to its end of the bargain, so I took it back for a refund. The salesperson gave me a stack of forms to fill out, told me to mail them, and the company would determine if I was entitled to a refund.

SHOULD FIREWORKS BE BANNED IN SHREVEPORT CITY LIMITS?

That’s the question one Shreveport City Council member has brought up for discussion.Councilman James Green has proposed an ordinance amendment that will preclude the discharge of fireworks in Shreveport.This ordinance is on the agenda for a vote at the next council meeting on Tuesday, May 26.

WHEN DID MISS MANNERS DIE?

By:  Jim's WifeA typical Monday morning.  I got to work early and was enjoying, as best as possible being a Monday, my quiet time before whatever fresh crisis hits when the phone rang.  My sweet angel tried to protect me by whispering in my ear to let it go, too early to answer the phone.

WHAT YOU ARE MISSING

No Fireworks in ShreveportNew Council Member InterviewWillis Knighton Plasma StudyDrive-In Theaters Making a ComebackDear GabbyJim’s WifeJack Dillardand much, much more

BIG VOTE TODAY BY CADDO COMMISSION TO OPPOSE CADDO ALLIANCE FOR FREEDOM

The Caddo Alliance for Freedom has aggressively lobbied the Caddo Commission to repeal the United Development Code (UDC)  that regulates land use in the 5 mile area of the parish extending from the Shreveport city limits.

OUR ROLE IN THE RE-OPENING OF THE STATE

LIZ SWAINE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONAs this column appears, we Louisianans are coming to the end of an eight-week state stay-at-home order.

DON'T EXPECT ANOTHER CASINO TO REPLACE DIAMOND JACKS

Any new casino purchasing the Diamond Jacks hotel, convention center and riverboat must obtain the approval of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.Last year the Board commissioned a study of the Louisiana gaming facilities by Spectrum Consulting Group.

CITY REVENUE LOSSES AND JOBS

LETTER TO THE EDITORThe city administration and the city council are reviewing expected 2020 revenue losses residual of the Covid-19 virus shutdown.The audit/finance committee met May 7 to discuss this topic, particularly impacting general fund reductions, the largest of which by far is the 2.

SHREVEPORT'S VOLUNTARY FURLOUGH PLAN IS FIRST STEP

                   The handwriting is on the wall.The city of Shreveport will need to cut personnel costs to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.The city's first step of offering a voluntary furlough program will not be the last.

TABITHA TAYLOR SWORN IN AS NEW COUNCIL MEMBER

Council District A now has a new council member.  Tabitha Taylor was sworn this morning.Caddo Juvenile Judge Ree Casey administered the oath of office.  Tabitha’s mom Linda S. Taylor held the family Bible.Congratulations to Tabitha!!

IS ANYONE ELSE AS CONFUSED AS I AM?

These are confusing times. What are you allowed to do? Where are you allowed to go? Who can you talk to, and who do you avoid? If you are in a crowded store (grocery) and someone coughs, do you hold your breath? There is no argument that this coronavirus is horrible.

BOSSIER CITY COURT WILL BE OPENING ON MONDAY, MAY 18

BOSSIER CITY COURT WILL BE OPENING ON MONDAY, MAY 18