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Courageous Young Mother Passes Away Due to Colon Cancer, She Impacted Many Lives

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Courageous Young Mother Passes Away Due to Colon Cancer, She Impacted Many Lives

Prentiss Smith Contributing Columnist

Thu, 6 Mar 2025 - 22:40

Several months ago, local news station KTBS, ran a heartwarming story about a young soccer mom from...

Almost All NW LA Sales Taxes Are Up

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Almost All NW LA Sales Taxes Are Up

Ken Krefft Contributing Columnist

Thu, 6 Mar 2025 - 22:40

All but 1 of the 6 major NW LA sales taxing jurisdictions saw receipts rise from February 2024.

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John E. Settle Jr. Editor Focus Sb News

Thu, 6 Mar 2025 - 22:40

He is one of the most experienced and effective politicians in the city of Shreveport.

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Audit Report Raises Questions About Sales Tax Collection Agreement Between Bossier City and Bossier Parish Schools

Wes Merriott Sobo Live

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 - 06:22

A recent audit report has identified discrepancies in the way Bossier City has allocated sales tax...

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Maggio Tales: “The Truth, My Friend, Is Blowing in the Spin”

David Crockett Contributing Columnist

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 - 06:22

Councilman Vince Maggio seems to have mastered the political art of saying a lot without really...

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Caddo Commissioner John-Paul Young Files Declaratory Judgment Suit on Rights of SPD to Arrest Squatters

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 - 06:22

The 'debate' aka 'fuss' between Caddo Commissioner John Paul Young and Shreveport Mayor Tom...

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John E. Settle Jr. Editor Focus Sb News

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 - 06:22

Two recent retirements of Shreveport department heads is a harbinger of more major losses of...

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Who should the Cowboys, Texans, and Saints target with their first-round pick?

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 - 06:22

The NFL Draft is a time used for teams to add to their active rosters while hopefully selecting an...

JOHN E. SETTLE Jr. Editor Focus SB News

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John E. Settle Jr. Editor Focus Sb News

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 - 21:42

Do you remember Landry Anglin who was visiting her grandparents in South Highland and was killed by...

March Madness and Spring Training!

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March Madness and Spring Training!

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 - 21:42

Both are upon us and both will be headlined in the coming weeks.

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