DON'T ASK IF A SCHOOL IS "GOOD" OR "BAD"

By: Jordan Thomas Contributing Columnist When asked if a school is a “good” school or a “bad” school, I know that is not the right question. The questions should really be about administration, teacher and staff quality and retention, and class sizes.

QUESTIONS FOR UPCOMING SHREVEPORT COUNCIL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING

On Tuesday, Sept. 24, Shreveport councilman Gary Brooks chaired a spirited Public  Safety Committee (PSC) meeting with six council members in attendance. The almost two hour meeting focused on the Shreveport Fire Department and the Shreveport Police Department--primarily the latter.

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.The...

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.

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.

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.The Kings Highway Coalition, a group of community organizations, neighborhood groups, and institutions, announced it aims to use public meetings to gather community input...

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.The ordinance was placed on the agenda BEFORE the Humor & Harmony Festival was...