TODAY'S SHREVEPORT TIMES FRONT PAGE REMINISCENT OF "DEWEY BEATS TRUMAN" HEADLINES

The surprise of election of Harry Truman as president in 1948 defeating New York Gov. Thomas Dewey is remembered for the major press headline mistakes.The New York Times, The Chicago Daily Tribune and many other newspapers falsely printed as front page headlines that Dewey had defeated...

BIG ROOF TOP PARTIES FOR HAZE CLUB NOW ARE HISTORY

The problems with the Haze roof top parties have been well chronicled:a. crowds exceeding fire marshal limits.b. music played at levels exceeding 80 decibels.c. music speakers placed to direct sound down to the street level.d. DJs encouraging people on Texas Street-- not patrons of the club--to act...

IT’S TIME FOR POLITICAL SIGNS OF NON-RUNOFF CANDIDATES TO BE REMOVED

It’s part of the political process--removal of campaign signs after an election has been decided in the primary election voting.

A BIG WEEKEND COMING UP FOR HAZE AND THE NOISE ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT

Despite all the hurrah over the recently passed noise ordinance and the veto by Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux, the fact that Shreveport does in fact have an ordinance regulating noise has been overlooked.This ordinance prohibits noise that is clearly audible at 100 feet from the property line of a...

PAPER BALLOT RECOUNT STILL LEAVES LYNDON B. JOHNSON SHORT

The Secretary of State reported the results of the primary election for Louisiana House of Representatives District 4 with a total vote count of Joy Walters with 2377, Jasmine Green with 2317 and Lyndon B. Johnson with 2285.Johnson requested a recount of the early mail in ballot votes.The recount...

DANGEROUS 'TOWER OF TAX DOLLARS' IGNORES FEDERAL REGULATIONS

The Walter O. Bigby Monument: A Towering Question of Safety and Oversight...Story by Wes MerriottThe Walter O. Bigby Carriageway roundabout, located on East Texas Street, is once again a focal point of controversy.

BOSSIER CITY’S “TOWER OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS” IS A MONUMENT TO THE CITY’S POLITICAL ELITE!

By: Wes Merriott • Contributing Columnist An imposing structure has emerged on East Texas Street, nestled between the Boardwalk and Benton Road in Bossier City.

TERMINATION OF COUNCIL CLERK FLEMING PROVES THAT COUNCIL CLERK'S OFFICE WAS OVERSTAFFED

The Shreveport City Council Clerk office now has four full time, highly paid employees after the termination of then council clerk Shanerika Fleming. The brouhaha over the termination has faded for many reasons. including the following:1.

MAYOR ARCENEAUX'S VETO OF NOISE ORDINANCE WILL STAND

Mayor Tom Arceneaux vetoed the noise ordinance that passed the council at its Oct. 10 meeting.Council members Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro and Grayson Boucher voted against the ordinance, and they will not change their votes.

TIME TO LOOK AT THE RECORDS OF JENKINS AND GLOVER IN SENATE RACE

The Senate District 39 seat is currently held by Greg Tarver, who is termed out.Sam Jenkins and Cedric Glover square off in the Nov. 18 general election for this seat.