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Of Old Friends and Old Shirts

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Of Old Friends and Old Shirts

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 - 23:00

Old friends are like old shirts. And, no, I’m not bonkers.

Democrat Governor and GOP Senator Show

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Democrat Governor and GOP Senator Show Compassion for the LGBTQ+ Community

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 - 23:00

The textbook definition of “compassionate conservatism” is what Gov.

JOHN-PAUL YOUNG

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Community Lighthouse Effort Will Help Save Power and Water

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 - 23:00

We are all aware that our water system fails during extreme cold weather -- twice in the last four...

VERSA CLARK

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Who’s Suppressing Shreveport’s Black Economy?

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 - 23:00

Recently, I attended a Metropolitan Planning Committee (MPC) meeting that caused me to pause and...

PRENTISS SMITH

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As We Celebrate Father's Day, Let’s Honor Dads Everywhere

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 - 23:00

This Sunday is Father’s Day, the special day that celebrates the unique role fathers play in their...

Mayor Correctly Exercised His Right Not to Veto

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Mayor Correctly Exercised His Right Not to Veto

Thu, 8 Jun 2023 - 23:00

A decision that lingered was all now in the mayor’s hand: to veto or not to veto.Mr.

Mayor Should Have Stood Up for Health of Workers and Vetoed Smoking Ordinance

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Mayor Should Have Stood Up for Health of Workers and Vetoed Smoking Ordinance

Thu, 8 Jun 2023 - 23:00

Mayor Arceneaux missed a golden opportunity to show the workers in the Shreveport casinos that he...

JOHN E. SETTLE Jr.

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Settle Talk

Thu, 1 Jun 2023 - 23:00

Shreveport Councilman James Green has been sued by this writer for defamation.

J. DHU THOMPSON

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Civil Rights Trial: USA v. Brooks, et al - Statement

Thu, 1 Jun 2023 - 23:00

Last week I had the honor and privilege to represent former Shreveport police officer Trevion...

VERSA CLARK

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The Jeweled Class of 2035

Thu, 1 Jun 2023 - 23:00

As we attend the myriad of graduations, there is one class that may be an indication of the...

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