WHEN WILL CADDO COMMISSIONER LYNN CAWTHORNE GO TO TRIAL?

Several trial dates have been scheduled over the past year for Caddo Parish District 6 Commissioner Lynn D. Cawthorne, who was indicted in December 2019 on charges of aiding and assisting in making and subscribing a false return. To date, Cawthorne still has not appeared in court.

COMMON SENSE SUPPORTS PAY RAISES FOR SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR

It's time to ignore the social media whining, mistatements of fact, and political spear - throwing at Shreveport elected officials.The Shreveport City Council should pass a pay raise for Shreveport's NEXT mayor.Repeat, a pay raise for the NEXT mayor.

DOES BOSSIER'S MANCHAC CONTRACT VIOLATE CITY CHARTER?

It was an issue raised at the Bossier City Council meeting on Tuesday of this week.Bossier City's charter has two provisions that seemingly prohibit the public private partnership between the city and Manchac Consulting Group.

EMAIL SENT ON BEHALF OF WILLIAM B. WIENER, JR -CITY TRANSFERRING OLD LIBRARY BUILDING TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

April 20, 2021 You do not know me, but I am a 84 year old third generation Shreveport citizen. I Graduated first in my class the last term at the Cornell School of Architecture and Urban Design. I have taken local government to courts (and prevailed) to protect our heritage and historic buildings.

WHAT'S BEST TERM FOR BOSSIER-MANCHAC CONTRACT RENEWAL?

It’s the hot button issue for the Bossier City Council, which is NOT accustomed to anything but smooth sailing on legislation.The city's five-year contract with Manchac Consulting Group expires on May 30.Manchac initially requested a five-year renewal.Questions were asked by incoming mayor Tommy...

MARKETING BLITZ TO OPEN CASINOS IN TEXAS IS NOT GOOD NEWS

The Las Vegas Sands has launched a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign on radio and TV to promote its aim of opening a casino in Texas.Actually the campaign pushes four casinos: Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, San Antonio and Austin.The TV ads state that billions of tourism and gambling dollars...

GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

Governor John Bel Edwards recently announced the states' plan for the $216 million received from the federal government for road and infrastructure projects.These funds can be used at the state's discretion.

QUESTIONS ON CADDO PARISH RECEIPT OF $50 GRAND FROM LOAN PROGRAM?

At the Caddo Commission work session/administrative conference on Monday, the Commission was advised it will receive $50,000 from the Capital Area Finance Authority (CAFA).These funds are a 50-50 split with CAFA from several home leading programs for low to moderate income borrowers of the parish...

REVIEW OF SHREVEPORT'S RESPONSE TO THE FEBRUARY WINTER STORM

The City of Shreveport conducted a meeting last month with all City Department Heads to review the City's response to the unprecedented February winter storm.The purpose of the "after action" meeting was to gather input regarding the issues identified, the corrective activities needed to address...

MAGGIE MARTIN IS BACK!

Every Friday Maggie has a 2 page special section in FOCUS SBDon’t miss outSubscribe to FOCUS SB/The Inquisitor for online or mail at http://theinquisitor.comPurchase at Thrift Liquor, Circle K, Walmart and convenience stores