SO WHERE ARE WE ON THE 2023 SHREVEPORT CITY HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN TODAY?

The simple answer is not much progress.Council president James Green promised at a Sept. 13 council meeting that the Perkins administration would meet with representatives of the Willis Knighton last week ( Sept. 19 - 23).No meeting was scheduled in response to inquiry by WK.

THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE BURNED OUT 114 TEXAS BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT

Here is the latest.1. Shreveport Fire Chief Clarence Reece Jr. says his department and ATF have completed theirinvestigation on the scene. Samples have been taken for analysis. Arson is suspected.2.

B.C. CITY ATTORNEY CHARLES "ZAMBONI" JACOBS STONEWALLS PULBIC RECORDS REQUESTS

Oh for the days of Jimmie Hall when he was the Bossier City Attorney.Hall was the most prompt responder to public records requests in northwest Louisiana.

IS BOSSIER'S COUNCILMAN KING DAVID ALSO THE COUNCIL JACKASS?

To those who follow Bossier politics and especially the Bossier City Council, then the moniker "King David" is understood to be David Montgomery, Bossier city council member.Montgomery was crowned "King" by yours truly after watching , and yes enduring, his actions while sitting at the council dias...

WHEN IS CITY OF SHREVEPORT GOING TO PAY COURT ORDERED ATTORNEY FEES?

Its is ridiculous.Its a black eye on the city of Shreveport.

CADDO PARISH SUED BY AG OVER VIDEO DRAW POKER FEE

The Louisiana Attorney General Office (AG) represents the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.The AG has filed litigation against several government entities including Lafourche Parish and now Caddo Parish.The litigation concerns the ability of these government entities to collect fees for video draw...

WHAT DO BOSSIER POLICE OFFICERS WORLEY, BARCLAY AND MCGEE HAVE IN COMMON?

No , its not a trick question.For beginners that all deputy police chiefs for the city of Bossier.And now they collectively are in charge of the Bossier Police Department after the removal of former police chief Chris Estess by the Bossier Fire and Police Civil Service Board last Friday.So how does...

HARD LIQUOR SALES ON THE WAY FOR SHREVEPORT FAMILY DOLLAR STORES -- HOW DID SHREVEPORT GET INTO THIS MESS?

It was predicted.The Shreveport City Council did not listen.A recent council vote eliminated the physical separation requirement for the sale of hard liquor at retail establishments.Opponents warned that the hard liquor floodgates would be opened.So guess what?The Family Dollar store located on...

MORE INPUT REQUESTED ON INCORRECT SHREVEPORT MAIL IN BALLOTS

I seriously question a statement from a spokesman from the Louisiana Secretary of State's office on the incorrect mail in ballots sent to Shreveport voters.

UNRAVELING THE HEALTH CARE TRUST FUND BOARD MESS

Yes, it has been a mess.And it still is.The Health Care Trust Fund Board (HCTFB) is responsible for the selection of health-care plans for Shreveport employees and retirees.After two recent meetings of the board and two council sessions, the Gordian knot remains.Bottom line: The issue addressed...