PERKINS IS REBUILDING SHREVEPORT WITH NEW PEOPLE

In politics there is an old wag that a "new broom sweeps clean." And it is certainly true in Washington and Baton Rouge where the head cheez, as in top dog, has many departmental/staff appointments.It’s not that easy in Shreveport. Police and fire personnel are protected by civil service.

KEY POSITIONS OPEN AT CITY HALL

The following jobs have been posted on the City of Shreveport website as of Wednesday, October 15: · Director of Finance---Charles Madden retires Dec. 31.· Director Human Resources—Angelita Jackson has retired.· Comptroller—David Creswell is no longer with the city.· Engineering Permit...

PHASE 3 CONSENT DECREE WORK ANNOUNCED BY PROJECT MANAGER

Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. (BMEC) recently briefed the Shreveport city council on the progress made since becoming the consent decree project manager in mid July.BMEC advised that all the bond work for phases 1 and 2 should be completed by year end.BMRC held a contractor’s meeting...

FRIDAY’S INQUISITOR–WHAT YOU WILL MISS UNLESS YOU SUBSCRIBE OR PICK ONE UP

There will be plenty of information in this Friday’s paper that will be of interest you–other than crime!! And most of it will NOT be on SettleTalk.

MARDI GRAS KREWES: NEWS AND ROYALTY PICTURES WANTED

The Inquisitor wants to expand local media coverage of all the Mardi Krewes in northwest Louisiana."Articles on each Krewe with pictures of royalty and events will be included on a regular basis in future issues of The Inquisitor.The goal is to give each Krewe a Half Page—for FREE. FREE.

18 WHEELERS IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS

Many neighborhoods have these big trucks parked in their neighborhoods.And most residents are unhappy to see them there.It is a violation of Shreveport’s zoning code---the Unified Development Code—for these trucks to be In your neighborhood.

RENAMING THE INQUISITOR--$500 PRIZE

The Inquisitor is widely distributed in Caddo, Bossier, Webster and Desoto parishes.With new ownership, coverage of local events, organizations and businesses in these Parishes will be greatly expanded.

THE INQUISITOR IS EXPANDING LOCAL COVERAGE

Yes, this weekly will still have crime on the cover.There will also be local politics, arts events, Mardi Gras, etcWe need copy—     Arts organizations and events     Sports     Outdoor life     Mardi Gras---pix of the royalty of each Krewe with a story     Community organizationsAlso---ad sales...

FRONT COVER OF THIS WEEK'S INQUISITOR

You can purchase a paper at Thrifty's Liquor and Circle K's -- you can also go online and subscribe at TheInquisitor.com

THE INQUISITOR IS NOW OWNED BY SETTLE TALK

As of 12:01 a.m. Friday (October 11th) ownership of The Inquisitor has been transferred to Settle Talk. The issue on the stands tomorrow (Friday) was the last publication by Danny Lawler Enterprises.The format of the paper will remain basically the same.