BOSSIER CITY ATTORNEY JACOBS TAKES THE SLOW TRAIN TO BENTON COURTHOUSE

Well...he does have a private practice of law.And reportedly he has regular business in a suite at Louisiana Downs.But then he seemingly takes orders from King David as in David Montgomery, the self-appointed "leader" of the Bossier City Council.Zamboni Jacobs was instructed by a vote of the...

SHREVEPORT MARSHAL'S OFFICE ANSWERS QUESTIONS ON COUNCILMAN GREEN!

Jonathan Ponder, the Shreveport Marshal public information officer, answered questions on Councilman James Green."I received your pubic records request in reference to Shreveport City Councilman James Green and the expired “Special Deputy” ID.Shreveport City Councilman James Green had a “Special...

ATTORNEY GENERAL INVESTIGATION OF BOSSIER CITY COUNCIL

COUNCILMAN JAMES GREEN FINALLY NAMES REPRESENTATIVES TO BOND COMMITTEE

Lo and behold--Shreveport council chair James Green has finally named two representatives to Mayor Arceneaux's bond committee. Green is only three weeks too late--the committee has had three meetings.He named Darrin Dixon and Mella Brown.

UPDATE: WHICH LOCAL CANDIDATES FAILED TO FILE CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS

Shayne Gibson, candidate for Caddo Sheriff, DID file his report timely and it is now on the Ethics Administration website.Reginald D. Johnson, candidate for Caddo Tax Assessor, DID file his report timely and it is now on the Ethics Administration website.Jasmine Green, candidate for House District...

WHICH LOCAL CANDIDATES HAVE FAILED TO FILE CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS?

It happens every election cycle.

I SUPPORT MAYOR ARCENEAUX ON MARDI GRAS PARADES

Ok readers, get your brickbats to heave them at me.I support 100% the position of Mayor Tom Arceneaux's position on the Mardi Gras parades as to starting times and dates.I will say that again--I support his positions on the starting times and dates of the Mardi Gras parades.The Mayor has publicly...

WILL YOU BE ABLE TO DEDUCT YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?

Each year the Community Foundation of North Louisiana (CFNL) raises millions of dollars in its Give for the Good and in its other fundraising efforts.The Foundation has been certified as a tax-exempt organization under the Internal Revenue rules and regulations.

COUNCILMAN GREEN STILL HAS NOT APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVES TO MAYOR'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE

There have been two meetings of Mayor Arceneaux's Capital Improvements Committee. This is the group working on a bond proposal package for the City of Shreveport.Each council member was asked to appoint two people from their district to the committee.

WILL SHREVEPORT COUNCIL CLERK FLEMINGS BE TERMINATED?

The Shreveport City Council meets today (Mon.) for its work session and tomorrow (Tues.) for its regular meeting. An agenda item is listed as “employment status of council clerk.” Clerk Shanerika Flemings has been a source of controversy since her hire earlier this year.