RENTAL ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS MADE BY CADDO COMMISSION

Earlier this year the Caddo Commission recieved $7.1 million from the U.S. Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA).These moneys are to be used for payment of existing house-related arrears that could result in eviction.Payments are made directly to landlords after application by the...

DON'T BE A SNOT CONTEST COMING TO A CLOSE

The "Don't be a Snot, Get the Shot!" contest is winding down.The last drawing for $100 will be on Memorial day--May 31.By that time FOCUS SB will have awarded $100 to 12 lucky winners.The very successful campaign is designed to encourage ALL citizens to get the COVID-19 vaccinations.These are...

AMAZON FULFILLMENT CENTER CONFIRMS IMPORTANCE OF LED-CERTIFIED SITE

JOHN E. SETTLE JR.The announcement of the construction in Shreveport of an Amazon Fulfillment Center is great economic news for northwest Lousiana.The Amazon decision to build in Shreveport was certainly not an overnight decision.The Louisiana Economic Development office (LED) and its economic...

NO EASY SOLUTION FOR CROSS LAKE/MLK/RED RIVER FLOODING

Once again, too much rainfall in the Cross Lake and Red River water basins are threatening local flooding.The Red River in Caddo Parish has lost capacity to handle flood waters.Lock and Dam 5 has slowed the flow of the river.

ATTORNEY ALLISON JONES WHINES, WHINES, WHINES ABOUT LSUHSC

Evidently it all depends on which shoe is on which foot.Shreveport employment attorney Allison Jones is suddenly the "Whine Queen" when if comes to her clients who are/were associated with LSU Health Science Center.Presumably its Ok for her clients to file EEOC complaints and have the alleged...

CHANDLER ELECTION CREATED SHOCK WAVES IN BOSSIER CITY

John SettleA major earthquake upset Bossier City politics when Tommy Chandler beat incumbent Mayor Lo Walker on March 20. Although Chandler does not take office until July 1, his election has upset many apple carts with the old guard in Bossier.

U.S. TREASURY RELEASES GUIDELINES ON AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN EXPENDITURES

On May 10 the U.S. Treasury released details on how the American Rescue Funds can be used to respond to acute pandemic response needs, fill revenue shortfalls among governments, and support the communities and populations hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis.These funds can be used for the...

CITIES PARADING NEW MARDI GRAS ROUTES?

JOHN E. SETTLE JR.What will be the Gemini and Centaur Mardi Gras parade routes next year?Currently, no one knows.The contracts with both krewes with the city of Shreveport and both the Krewe of Gemini and the Krewe of Centaur that allow the current routes down Clyde Fant Parkway,...

MAYOR ADRIAN PERKINS WILL HOLD COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS

A SHOT ACROSS THE BOW OF THE GOOD OL’ BOYS

REX MONCRIEFSomething incredible started happening in Baton Rouge on April 28.