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Potential mayoral candidates offer challenges for announced candidates

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Potential mayoral candidates offer challenges for announced candidates

Prentiss Smith

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 - 23:00

There are rumors and rumblings around town about new candidates entering the race for mayor of...

A primer for Shreveport City Council candidates

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A primer for Shreveport City Council candidates

Settletalk John E. Settle Jr. Editor Focus Sb News

Thu, 3 Mar 2022 - 23:00

This year's Shreveport City Council races will have several contested races.Jerry Bowman Jr.

Ready to be on Shreveport council?

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Ready to be on Shreveport council?

John Perkins

Thu, 3 Mar 2022 - 23:00

Restaurateur Mavis Hughes-Thigpin’s announcement of candidacy for the District B City Council seat...

Jim’s Wife: A rescue story, maybe

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Jim’s Wife: A rescue story, maybe

Jims Wife

Thu, 3 Mar 2022 - 23:00

Our house is in chaos after we rescued a new dogAbout four years ago, Jim and I lost our Great...

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Letter to the Editor

Thu, 3 Mar 2022 - 23:00

A look at mayoral candidates’ campaign financesDear Editor,The 2022 mayor’s race is beginning to...

Another black eye for Erin Leigh Waddell-Garrett and, for that matter, the judiciary

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Another black eye for Erin Leigh Waddell-Garrett and, for that matter, the judiciary

Settle Talk John E. Settle Jr. Editor

Thu, 3 Mar 2022 - 23:00

It's inexcusable.It's illegal.It's unethical.Judges are expected to be honest and law abiding.

30-Second Read: God made ‘delete’ keys for a reason

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30-Second Read: God made ‘delete’ keys for a reason

Jeff Gauger

Thu, 3 Mar 2022 - 23:00

Oh, George Washington, do we need you now.

LISTEN UP: How big is ‘big’ when it comes to education?

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LISTEN UP: How big is ‘big’ when it comes to education?

Billy Wayne

Thu, 3 Mar 2022 - 23:00

During the early hours on Feb. 28, I was “surfing the channels.

Small nonprofit organizations make a difference in Shreveport, should be supported

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Small nonprofit organizations make a difference in Shreveport, should be supported

Prentiss Smith

Thu, 3 Mar 2022 - 23:00

Over the years we have heard politicians and others say that “government can’t do everything, nor...

A public safety bond update is needed

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A public safety bond update is needed

Ken Krefft

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 - 23:00

On Dec. 11, 2021, Shreveport voters passed a $69.

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