ANONYMITY KEY TO CRIME STOPPERS SUCCESS

KERRY M. KIRSPEL THE INQUISITORWhen police need assistance from the public, they rely on tips that come in through Crime Stoppers.The service allows citizens to anonymously alert police to information about local crimes, including the identity and/or whereabouts of a potential suspect.The key to...

BIG CHANGE IN DUTIES OF SPD

JON GLOVER CONTRIBUTING COLUMNISTMy momma told me, "Don't start something that you aren't willing to continue." I think that is what happened with our Shreveport Police Department (SPD).I don't have a problem with addressing what isn't or shouldn't have been a part of an officer's duty.

COUNCIL ON AGING SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

Caddo Council on Aging (CCOA) Meals on Wheels program provides five nutritious, well-balanced meals to over 1,100 homebound senior citizens.The program ensures seniors age 60 or older have access to adequate nutrition when family support, mobility, and resources are insufficient.

I STILL LOVE MY LAND LINE TELEPHONE

Jim’s WifeI am not prepared to give up my land line telephone.  So many people tell me that they gave up their land line and just use their cell phone.  The kids say, “No one has land lines anymore.”   They must.

30-SECOND READ: DON'T BE A HYPOCRITE

JEFF GAUGERSome 136.8 million Americans cast ballots for president in 2016, or just over 59.1% of eligible voters.Given the tenor of our national politics today - anger, rage and even shooting - you'd think more folks would vote.

TEXAS STREET BRIDGE LOOKS GREAT BUT UNFINISHED

By John E. Settle Jr.Editor / Publisher It’s sorta like wearing a brand-new suit with old, worn-out, unpolished shoes.The Louisiana Department of Transportation recently completed a "redo" of the Long-Allen Bridge, commonly referred to as the Texas Street Bridge.The labors, which took over 18...

LOCAL LEADERS JOIN TOGETHER IN PRAYER

By MAKENZIE BOUCHER On Wednesday evening, local leaders and citizens joined together in prayer on the steps of Government Plaza.

LISTEN UP: CATCHING A PASS VS. CATCHING THE VIRUS, SHOULD WE PASS ON FOOTBALL?

BILLY ROY WAYNEIt has been said that for many of our black youth the entertainment field and/or the filed of athletics are venues for their success.

WALTER B. JACOBS NATURE PARK A LOCAL TREASURE THAT NEEDS UPGRADING

Caddo Parish’s Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park, just west of Blanchard, is a local treasure familiar to many students, families, and nature lovers throughout the Ark-La-Tex.

INSTALLMENT #3: THE ILLUSION OF WEALTH

JOHN PERKINSWith apologies to my friend, Charles Marohn, founder of Strong Towns, “The illusion of wealth” has been our stock in trade here dating all the way back to when we were truly “a city on the grow.”Now we are more like “the Other Side” (of the tracks).