GUEST COLUMN: THE RULE ON LEGISLATIVE CONTINUANCES IS AN INVITATION TO ABUSE. HERE'S WHY.

The Louisiana Supreme Court recently heard arguments regarding the constitutionality of an obscure law that gives state legislators an unfettered right, at no cost, to seek unlimited continuances of any deadlines when they serve as lawyers in state criminal, civil or administrative proceedings.

IT'S TIME FOR CURTIS "50 CENT" JACKSON TO COMPLY WITH MILLENNIUM LEASE

 I have supported Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson from the first day I heard he was coming to Shreveport, even though I did not know who he was until I hit Google. I attended the massive press conference at Government Plaza when he was introduced by Mayor Tom Arceneaux to the citi­zens of Shreveport.

GLOVER'S RECORD DOES NOT JUSTIFY SELECTION FOR DDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION

Shreveport's Downtown Development Authority (DDA) search committee has selected Cedric Glover as its next Executive Director. I am not in favor of Glover as the next Executive Director of Shreveport's Downtown Development Authority (DDA).

KUDOS TO CADDO SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS WITH EXCEPTION OF DIXON AND VINSON

Thankfully, the search of a new Caddo school superintendent ended yesterday with the selection of Keith Burton. This process is never easy and this "name a new superintendent" chapter was more tedious and controversial than normal. It certainly was not merited.

CADDO SCHOOL BOARD SHOULD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVE BURTON TOMORROW

The Caddo School Board meets tomorrow Wednesday(Sept.25) in a special session at 1:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to vote on the confirmation of Keith Burton as the new Caddo School Superintendent.It’s a good time--actually a GREAT TIME--for the Board to approve Burton with a unanimous vote.

KINGS HIGHWAY COALITION AIMS TO REVITALIZE AREA, HOLDING COMMUNITY MEETINGS

Community members are invited to give input to reimagine a safer, beautiful, and economically prosperous Kings Highway corridor.

WHY NO ACTION ON SPD SUBSTATION IN SE SHREVEPORT?

No matter how one defines the geographical area as southeast Shreveport, there is no doubt that the SE Shreveport area generates substantial sales tax income to the City of Shreveport.

SHREVEPORT COUNCIL SHOULD TABLE PROPOSED LEASE OF EXPO HALL TO G-UNIT

It’s been on the agenda since April of this year-- an ordinance authorizing the lease of portions of Stageworks/Expo Hall to G-Unit Film & Television Louisiana, LLC for operation of a sports and entertainment event venue.

DOES SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER VINSON LIVE IN HIS DISTRICT?

Dr. Terence Vinson is the Caddo School Board representative for District 3. When he qualified for the school board race, he used a Post Office Box address. His campaign finance reports, and financial disclosure reports filed with the Louisiana Ethics Administration utilize this P.O. Box address.

FOLLOWUP ON GLOVER'S CONTRACT AS NEXT DDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

It’s quite clear this author is extremely disappointed in the selection of Cedric Glover as the next Executive Director of the Shreveport Downtown Development Authority (DDA).

Mooretown Fun Fest & Resource Rally!

 SCU is in need of volunteers for the upcomingMooretown Fun Fest & Resource Rally on September 28th. Event Setup( 10:00 - 11:00 )Registration( 10:45 - 2:30 )Face Painting( 10:45 - 2:30 )Food Servers( 10:00 - 2:30 )Event Take Down / Load Out(3:00 - Until Done) LINK TO SIGN UP:https://forms.office.

SHREVEPORT COUNCIL MEMBERS CALL ON MAYOR TO RELOCATE SPD OPERATIONS

The deteriorating condition of the Shreveport Police Department headquarters on Texas Avenue have been well documented in the media for many years. The recent bond package calls for demolition of part of the building and new facilities to be conducted on the sight.

DDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONTRACT FOR GLOVER SHOULD BE TIGHTLY DRAWN

Shreveport's Downtown Development Authority (DDA) search committee has selected Cedric Glover as its next Executive Director. I was not in favor of Glover or the other finalists.

WHAT SALARY WILL NEW CADDO SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT BE PAID

The Advocate recently made an analysis of the salaries of Louisiana school superintendents based on information filed with the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office and data from AASA (The School Superintendent's Association).

CORRECTION: LEGAL FEES EXPENDED BY BOSSIER CITY JULY 1, 2023 - JULY 31, 2024!