Shreveport wastes big bucks on attorney fees

JOHN E. SETTLE Jr. Editor In January 2020, Mayor Adrian Perkins and the city council approved the reappointment of Airport Authority board member Jonathon Reynolds, despite his appointment not appearing on the agenda provided to the public and not permitting public comment.

Should John Bel appoint a Republican to replace Flurry on Shreveport Council?

In what is a historical event for Shreveport, Governor John Bel Edwards will now appoint an interim council member to represent District E on the Shreveport City Council.Former two-term council member James Flurry resigned his seat last month after moving out of the district.The Shreveport City...

CAN DURWOOD HENDRICKS SERVE ON SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL?

A question that was NOT answered by the Shreveport's city council tie vote on replacing James Flurry on the council is Durwood Hendricks's employment and council qualification.Hendricks is a federal employee, working for the U.S. Air Force Reserve.Some commentators believe that the Hatch Act...

CAN GOVENOR EDWARDS APPOINT FLURRY BACK TO HIS COUNCIL SEAT

The Shreveport city council deadlocked in its votes today to name an interim council representative for District E.A majority of four was needed to select one of the eight applicants.

CADDO COMMISSION COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER DRILLING RESTRICTIONS

On Mon. Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. the Natural Resources Committee of the Caddo Commission will have a meeting to review a proposed resolution affecting oil and gas drilling in Caddo Parish.The committee is chaired by Roy Burrell.

WILL BOSSIER COUNCIL PLAY SANTA CLAUS FOR NORTH BOSSIER YMCA?

Bossier councilman  David Montgomery aka King David keeps pushing for Bossier City to spend $30 million or more for a north Bossier YMCA.

THE OBSCENITY OF IT ALL, PAYING A COLLEGE COACH $100 MILLION

PRENTISS SMITH Contributing ColumnistLouisiana is one of the poorest states in the union, and that is not an exaggeration. It is 48th in education and opportunity behind such states as Mississippi and Alabama.

BURRELL’S VOTE FOR BAYLOR A BAD SIGN FOR THINGS TO COME

By JOHN E. SETTLE Jr.Editor/PublisherAt a special meeting of the Caddo Commission on Tuesday, Nov. 29, Steffon Jones was selected as the interim commissioner for commission District 6.

BAYLOR’S APPLICATION FOR EMPTY COMMISSION SEAT SHAMEFUL

By JOHN E. SETTLE JR.It’s what is wrong with many politicians: They don’t think the rules apply to them, especially if they have previously held an elected office.The Caddo Commission charter sets the qualifications of commissioners:“A commissioner shall be a qualified elector of the parish and...

LOUISIANA TOWER GOES UNDER CONTRACT

Liz SwaineExecutive DirectorDowntown Development AuthorityDowntown Shreveport Development CorporationThe soon-to-be owner of the 343,543-square-foot, 21-story Louisiana Tower at 401 Edwards St. came to Shreveport last week to take a look at his latest acquisition and left with plans to make the...