The scourge of black-on-black killing continues unabated, even during holidays

PRENTISS SMITH Contributing ColumnistA recent series of stories on KTBS Channel 3 about the “deadliest zip codes in Shreveport” was an eye opener and a look into who is being killed and where they are being killed in Shreveport.

Do we really need five fire trucks / two fire SUVs in downtown on a Tuesday?

It was not a fire truck vehicle show.It was not a “park a fire truck downtown” training exercise.It was not a group fire truck vehicle inspection arena.And thankfully, it was not because of a fire in the downtown area.The firetruck gathering on Travis and McNeil streets was to allow Shreveport...

Is proposed 13% city pay raise sustainable?

KEN KREFFTContributing ColumnistMayor Adrian Perkins, flanked by three city council members -- Tabatha Taylor, James Green and Jerry Bowman Jr. – made an announcement at a press conference on Friday, Dec. 17, to grant all Shreveport city employees a 13% pay increase.An earlier proposal for a 13%...

How will spay/neuter ordinance affect Caddo Parish citizens?

JOHN-PAUL YOUNG Caddo Commission If you’ve been following the news about Caddo Parish’s new mandatory spay/neuter ordinance, you may know that the law passed 10-1. But you may not know exactly how the law will affect you and your pets.

CITY EMPLOYEES WHO ATTEND NEXT COUNCIL MEETINGS SHOULD BE OFF THE  CLOCK

Government plaza was a busy meeting ground last week for city employees, including police and fire.At the Mon. (Dec 13), council work session a large number city employees were in the chambers and the overflow room. Comments from citizens, mainly city workers, lasted approximately 90 minutes.

TIMELINE AND PLAYERS ON SHREVEPORT PAY RAISE ACTIONS LAST WEEK

Well, the old adage is that the wheels of government move slow, as in real slow.  Such has generally been the case in Shreveport, but not last week.On Monday (Dec. 13) the Shreveport City Council had its work session/administrative conference.

QUESTIONS ON PROPOSED CITY PAYRAISES FOR ALL SHREVEPORT EMPLOYEES

Santa arrived early for Shreveport city employees on Friday afternoon.

SUPREME COURT ADMINISTRATOR ATTEMPTS TO EXPLAIN APPOINTMENT OF JUDGE O’CALLAGHAN

Second Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Jeanette Garrett recently announced her plans to retire from the bench on Jan. 6, 2022.The Louisiana Supreme Court, acting through Shreveport’s Justice Scott Crichton,has appointed Caddo district Judge Brady O’Callaghan to fill Garrett’s seat.The appointment of...

BOSSIER CITY MAYOR CHANDLER IN VIOLATION OF CITY CHARTER

Tommy Chandler took the oath of office as Bossier City mayor on July 1 of this year.At that time and as of Thursday, noon press deadline, Chandler is an elected member of the Republican State Central Committee (RSCC).Section 4.03 of the Bossier City Charter reads, in part, that the mayor “shall...

MILLENIUM STUDIO PURCHASE BY CITY NOT A DONE DEAL

According to Shreveport's Economic Director Drew Mouton, the passage of a budget amendment at the Shreveport city council meeting on Tues. was just a precursor to the possible purchase of the Millenium Studios by the city of Shreveport.Mouton says non-disclosure agreements limited the information...