NORTH SHREVEPORT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION SETS A HIGH BAR

There's little doubt that the North Shreveport Business Association (NSBA) is the most active community organization in Shreveport, if not northwest Louisiana. And one of the oldest.The NSBA begin in 1987 as the Agurs Business Association.

IN MEMORIAM: BOB GRIFFIN HAD LOTS OF “BUDDIES”

BY: Kerry M. KirspelThere’s probably not a Baby Boomer alive in the Ark-La-Tex who doesn’t remember “Bob and His Buddies.”

CADDO PARISH ASMC HOSTS SUCCESSFUL 2ND ANNUAL ‘SHELTER REUNION DAY’

Caddo Parish Department of Animal Services and Mosquito Control welcomed a host of former furry residents and friends for a reunion and free microchipping.The department hosted its second annual “Shelter Reunion Day” on Saturday, Jan. 25, at the department’s headquarters on Monty Street.

WHY IS JUDGE WILSON CAMPAIGNING FOR SANTI PARKS?

Bossier City Judge Tommy Wilson shares offices with Bossier City Attorney Santi Parks. They have had offices in the same building for many years. It’s a well-known fact in Bossier City that Parks is a protégé of Wilson. And that Wilson has groomed Parks to replace him this year when he retires.

LETS MAKE SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS MORE EFFICIENT

The current city council has now been on the job for thirteen plus months. And it has had its sharing of long, gruelling meetings dealing with controversial topics including sagging pants, the garbage fee, and the proposed Cross Bayou development.

BIG FUSS OVER NEW SEATS AT RIVERVIEW THEATRE

After being closed for over 17 months, Shreveport’s Riverview Theatre reopened on Nov. 9 last year with Shreveport Opera’s production of “Man of La Mancha.”The excitement of being able to mount a full-fledged opera production was quickly forgotten by those sitting on the ground floor.The newly...

JACK DILLARD: SURVIVING THE WEATHER

The weather was not nice to all areas of the Ark-La-Tex as tornadoes and strong winds did major damage and cost lives.

WILL COUNCILMAN BRADFORD REINTRODUCE CROSS BAYOU RESOLUTION?

The Shreveport city council next meets on Mon. Feb. 10 for its administrative conference. The regular meeting will be on Tues. Feb. 11. Items to be on the council agenda for action are to be submitted to the council clerk by noon on Wed. preceding the meeting.

DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT - STATEMENT ON RECALL ACTION

STATEMENT OF THE SHREVEPORT CHAMBER CONCERNING RECALL PETITION

January 30, 2020 We at the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce have read with disappointment the remarks of Pastor Linus Mayes concerning the effort to recall Councilwoman Levette Fuller.