YOU CAN EARLY VOTE TODAY AND SATURDAY

Surprise--Louisiana is now honoring Acadian Day on Black Friday.That means today (Wed.) and Saturday are the last 2 days to early vote for the Dec. 5 election.The Registrar of Voter's Office is open from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. It is located in the Ward Building on the corner of Marshall Street and...

WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT BUDGET

JOHN E. SETTLE JR.Goodness, I thought I was pretty much in the know on the city of Shreveport’s budget.But after sitting through over the presentations last weekend, I learned how much I did NOT know.Here are some “highlights” (in no particular order):TO READ THE REST OF THE STORY PUBLISHED IN THE...

SETTLE TALK: YES VIRGINIA, THERE IS A REASON TO EARLY VOTE

JOHN E. SETTLE JR.Editor / PublisherGoodness, it’s like all the air out of the hot-air balloon has leaked out in a big whoosh!Most of the huff and puff and constant 24/7 media coverage of the Nov. 3 elections has come and gone.

SURFING, YES!

Ever had an opportunity to watch the waves roll in at the beach? The ocean? Did you see how large those waves are? I surf too.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SALVATION ARMY THANKSGIVING DAY COMMUNITY DINNER AND RINGING RED KETTLE BELLS

The holidays are almost here! It’s time once again to sign up for the season opportunities with the Salvation Army. They need volunteers on Thanksgiving Day to prepare meals. There will be pickup and delivery service, as well as a small outside dining area.

Settle Talk: Yes Virginia, there is a reason to go to the polls on Dec 5

JOHN E. SETTLE JR.Editor / Publisher Goodness, it’s like all the air out of the hot-air balloon has leaked out in a big whoosh!Most of the huff and puff and constant 24/7 media coverage of the Nov. 3 elections has come and gone.

WHO DROPPED THE BALL ON $30 MILLION PLUS OVERPAYMENT ON SHREVEPORT EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE?

The better question may be why the city's consultant since Aug. 1, 2015 did NOT discover this issue sooner?The Shreveport city council was briefed on Oct. 13 by a representative of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. on the city's contribution to the self-funded heath insurance plan for city...

CITY SALES TAXES UP OVER 2019

KEN KREFFT CONTRIBUTING COLUMNISTShreveport’s 10-month year-to-date sales tax receipts are $104,897,747.42. A year ago, the same 10-month total was $104,418,155.64.

CPSO RESPONSE TO WATER BILL OWED

RE: City of Shreveport Water BillsDear Mr. Settle:The purpose of this letter is to address the Focus SB article regarding City of Shreveport unpaid water bills.

MERCKLE-MOUTON RUNOFF FOR CITY COURT JUDGE--COMPARING THE CANDIDATES

Emily Settle Merckle and Edward Mouton will be in a Dec, 5 runoff election on Dec. 5 for the Shreveport city court judgeship.Merckle garnered 45 percent of the vote, Mouton 28 percent and Paul Wood 27 percent.