BOSSIER CITY HAS CHANCE TO IMPROVE CONTRACTED SERVICES

Stalling a last-minute push to extend the Manchac no-bid deal at 50 percent above the last renewal presents a chance to bid the contract competitively for perhaps better service at less cost.By: JEFF SADOWNew owner, but same old Manchac Consulting Group: shielded by its political allies on the...

COUNCILWOMAN TAYLOR TRASHES CITY ATTORNEY AND MAYOR OVER ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSED NOISE ORDINANCE

It’s not surprising that Shreveport council woman Tabitha Taylor has criticized both the Shreveport city attorney and mayor over the veto of the councilman Alan Jackson's 85 decibel amendment to the proposed new noise ordinance that had max decibel limit of 70.It’s no secret that Taylor and Jackson...

MAYOR TOM ARCENEAUX TAKES A STAND FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

By: Prentiss Smith • Contributing ColumnistIn a surprising turn of events, Mayor Tom Arceneaux of Shreveport has recently displayed a newfound sense of determination and strength by coming up with an agreement with the powerful Mardi Gras krewes that have long held sway in the city.Previous mayors...

CITY HALL WATCHDOG OPPOSES WHITEHORN FOR SHERIFF

By: Bill Wilson • Contributing ColumnistDo not forget to go vote on Nov. 18 to select the most qualified candidatefor this election. Voting is one of our most precious rights in the Constitution. Before you vote, research each candidate’s history and current background.

EARLY VOTING HAS STARTED FOR NOV. 18 RUN-OFF ELECTIONS

What will the weather be like on Saturday, Nov. 18? Who will go to Baton Rouge for the LSU game? What other events and activities will be happening in the local area that day? It’s all the reason to vote early.Caddo voters have run-off elections on the Nov. 18 ballot.

FUSS OVER SPD OFFICERS WHO HAVE GOTTEN BLUE LINE SPEED ZONE TICKETS

By now almost every reader knows someone who has received a Blue Line speed zone warning or ticket.

CITY HALL WATCHDOG OPPOSES WHITEHORN FOR SHERIFF

By: Bill Wilson • Contributing Columnist Do not forget to go vote on Nov. 18 to select the most qualified candidatefor this election. Voting is one of our most precious rights in the Constitution.

CADDO SHERIFF RUNOFF CANDIDATES COMMENT ON JAIL FINANCES, INMATE TELEPHONE RATES, OTHER CRIMINAL-JUSTICE ISSUES

First of Six: How Will You Vote on Caddo Public-Safety Tax?QUESTION: On Oct. 14, Caddo Parish voters rejected a 3.5-mill “public safety” millage. It would have collected an estimated $2.40 a month from Caddo property owners to yield $5 million per year for 15 years.

EARLY VOTING BEGINS TOMORROW (Friday) FOR RUN-OFF ELECTIONS

Caddo voters have run-off elections on the Nov. 18 ballot. The parish wide races are for Sheriff, Tax Assessor and BESE Board.

THE RUMOR MILL HAS CRANKED UP ON WHITEHORN’S CAMPAIGN

In one sense it’s been all quiet on the upcoming Caddo sheriff race runoff set for less than three weeks on Sat. Nov. 18. But then, as always, there are facts and rumors which often are difficult to distinguish.