Does publication of mugshots cause harm or benefit public?

Louisiana Representative Royce Duplessis believes that publication of mugshots prior to conviction is prejudicial. He says publication undermines the presumption of innocent until proven guilty.How so?

Will Fuller, Nickelson and Boucher run for re-election to Shreveport Council?

It’s a question that has not been publicly addressed by three key members of the Shreveport City Council: LeVette Fuller of District B, John Nickelson of District C and Grayson Boucher of District D. Hopefully, answers will be forthcoming.Fuller has a campaign account with a balance of over $6,000.

Was Crawfest contract with city of Shreveport fraudulent?

Crawfest was a three-day event held at Betty Virginia Park.The city of Shreveport sponsored the event, providing many free services.Admission was charged to enter Crawfest.Pinpoint Events, LLC staged Crawfest.Matt Snyder is the owner of Pinpoint.The contract executed by Snyder with the city...

FREE GUN LOCKS WILL NOT CURE IRRESPONSIBILITY BY GUN OWNERS

JOHN E. SETTLE JRShreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith preached responsibility at a recent press conference addressing the shootings of very young child who discovered loaded guns in their homes.Shreveport Mayor Perkins wants to provide free gun locks.Councilmember Tabitha Taylor says the increase in...

THIRD IN SERIES: JIM TALIAFERRO'S CAMPAIGN FINANCIAL REPORT

Jim Taliaferro recently filed his campaign financial report for his mayoral campaign.The report covered the time period ending Dec. 31, 2021.The report showed funds on hand of $20,020.The maximum contribution that can be made by an individual or a legal entity is $2,500.Taliaferro had three maximum...

MAJOR NEWS FROM ARCENEAUX, CHAVEZ AND TALIAFERRO AT NOON LUNCHEON

Tom Arceneaux, Mario Chavez and Jim Taliaferro each addressed the Caddo Republicans during a noon luncheon today, (Tuesday) to an overflow crowd. Arceneaux emphasized on his record of service for 40 years.Tom advised he had $180 thousand in his campaign fund with only $1,000 of his own money.

The Chavez Campaign: Website, billboards, yard signs and $100,000 in March

The Mario Chavez campaign for Shreveport mayor has started like a rocket launch.On March 9, Chavez announced his long-speculated bid to become Shreveport’s next mayor.

Second in series: Councilwoman Fuller's campaign fund nice start for re-election

Councilwoman LeVette Fuller's last campaign financial report reflects a good start for a council re-election campaign if she chooses to seek a second term this year.

LEGISLATIVE AUDIT OF SHREVEPORT NEEDS TO BE TIMELY COMPLETED

It’s old news that the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office has commenced an investigation at Shreveport City Hall after the request in January of this year by Councilman John Nickelson.Nickelson's request concerned possible irregularities in the city's finances and accounting.

BRONZE BUILDING OWNER THUMBS HIS NOSE AT CITY OF SHREVEPORT

JOHN E. SETTLE JRIf there ever is a prime example of "building what you want to build despite city ordinances,"then Olanza Sanders wins the prize.