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Kissing babies and shaking hands just will not cut it any longer in politics

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Kissing babies and shaking hands just will not cut it any longer in politics

Rex Moncrief

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 - 23:00

Whether you are a local, state or federal candidate, the impact of social media is here to stay.

You Don’t Miss Your Water Until the Well Runs Dry, or the Water Main Breaks

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You Don’t Miss Your Water Until the Well Runs Dry, or the Water Main Breaks

Prentiss Smith

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 - 23:00

It would be funny if it weren’t so sad to see how my wife and I acted when we heard the air first...

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Celebrate Women’s History Month this March with SML

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 - 23:00

Since 1987, March has been observed as Women’s History Month celebrating the contributions of women...

Sometimes you need the world to stop and let you breathe a minute

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Sometimes you need the world to stop and let you breathe a minute

Jim’s Wife

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 - 23:00

I loved our snow daze. It was a new experience to be off work for an entire week.

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Settle Talk: WRONG TIME TO BASH GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS OVER SNOWARMAGEDEN

John E. Settle Jr. PUBLISHER / EDITOR

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 - 14:24

Hopefully, when this column is read, ALL citizens in Shreveport and for that matter, Caddo Parish...

FOCUS SB HAS BEST GROUP OF DIVERSE TALENTED COLUMNISTS

John E. Settle Jr. PUBLISHER / EDITOR

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 - 10:32

If you are interested in reading local columnists who write on local issues, then FOCUS SB if for...

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Appreciation and Kudos

Shreveport Councilman Jerry Bowman Jr.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 - 13:21

Good morning, As I get ready to get back out and try to make sure my patients and staff are...

30-Second Read: The humble editor

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30-Second Read: The humble editor

Jeff Gauger

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 - 23:00

Writing for public consumption – that is, to be read – requires boldness and a touch of arrogance.

Warmed over politics, yet we still run toward the pot

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Warmed over politics, yet we still run toward the pot

Jon Glover Contributing Columnist

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 - 23:00

That “same old soup warmed-over” will lose its savor, has no real taste, no real appreciation, and...

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Letter to the Editor

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 - 23:00

Re: SHREVEPORT IS A GREAT TOWN; IT JUST GETS A BAD RAP John, our city has an outdated management...

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