WILL SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL VOTE TODAY TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST NON-PROFIT GROUPS?

The Shreveport City Council meets today at 3 p.m.On the agenda is Resolution 13 to authorize the mayor to execute an agreement for the use of Betty Virginia Park for a three day festival. The agreement is for three years and it does NOT require the payment of rent.

CAN I USE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM, RIVERVIEW HALL OR RIVERVIEW THEATRE FOR A PROFITABLE CONCERT, RENT FREE?

Well..if I am a non- profit organization probably so.These are buildings owned and maintained by the city of Shreveport.Many non-profit organizations use all three facilities, especially Riverview Hall and Riverview Theatre WITHOUT paying a rental fee.So, what about parks owned and maintained by...

SHREVEPORT POLICE SERGEANT INJURED WHILE ASSISTING MOTORIST

Last night at 11:34 p.m. Sergeant Marcus Hines assisted a stalled motorist on I-49 north just before the I-20 east/westbound exit ramps.

HOW CAN CRAWFEST TICKETS BE FOR SALE BEFORE SHREVEPORT COUNCIL APPROVES EVENT?

Hmmm.Matt Snyder is confident that his ever- expanding FREE use of Betty Virginia Park for his FOR PROFIT venture is a go despite the fact that the Shreveport City Council vote to approve is this next Tues (Feb.14).Snyder was a close buddy of former mayor Adrian Perkins who authorized this...

WANT TO OWN A SEX SHOP? HUSTLER HOLLYWOOD FOR SALE

Actually, it’s the building in west Shreveport that has been listed for sale.Presumably the contents are not included in the purchase price.Here is the listing:Hustler Hollywood for Sale

STALKER STEVEN JACKSON CHAIRS JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMITTEE MEETING TOMORROW

The Caddo Parish Commission's Juvenile Justice & Related Services Committee meets tomorrow, Thurs. at noon.The commission will hear a presentation of the Juvenile Justice Citizen's Advisory Committee.Lunch will be provided for the committee members, but not the general public.Commissioner Steven...

WHEN IS SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL CLERK KENDRA JOSEPH GOING TO DO HER JOB?

Kendra Joseph was hired by City Council President James Green and his council cronies in October of last year.Obviously, she was hand-picked.There was no advance publicity of an open position, much less a job posting.Several members of the council were not notified that she would be nominated by...

WHY DO SOME COUNCIL MEMBERS WANT TO PAY FLEMINGS $100,000 TO ANSWER PHONE CALLS?

The Shreveport City Council will have its next meetings Monday, Feb. 13, for its work session and Tuesday, Feb. 14, for its work session.One agenda item will be to create a new position of director of council affairs.The proposed salary is $100,000.The job description lists the duties to include...

DOES CADDO SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER SMITH-IVERSON REALLY LIVE AT 4119 GREENWOOD ROAD?

Barbara Smith-Iverson is  a Caddo School Board member.The address she lists on the school board website is 4119 Greenwood Road.This building was a former residence.

BAGLEY TRAGEDY AINT NO MEMPHIS AND THE ISSUE IS A BAD COP, NOT RACE

Seemingly several citizens are trying to equate the Alonzo Bagley shooting with the Memphis police death.