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First look at candidates in Shreveport's upcoming mayor's race

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First look at candidates in Shreveport's upcoming mayor's race

John E. Settle Jr. Editor Focus Sb News

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 - 23:00

Three people have said they will run for Shreveport mayor this year.

Texas Street Bridge lights up city once again

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Texas Street Bridge lights up city once again

John Perkins

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 - 23:00

Everything worked. The lights are back on the Texas Street Bridge.

Listen-Up: Black history is made by everyday people’s sacrifices

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Listen-Up: Black history is made by everyday people’s sacrifices

Billy Wayne

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 - 23:00

I was asked some years ago to speak at a black history program celebration.

It is time to highlight the good things about Shreveport instead of all the negative

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It is time to highlight the good things about Shreveport instead of all the negative

Prentiss Smith

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 - 23:00

Over the last several months, I have listened to and engaged in verbal exchanges with some of the...

Shreveport Airport Authority ignores Open Meetings Law

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Shreveport Airport Authority ignores Open Meetings Law

Settle Talk John E. Settle Jr. Editor

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 - 23:00

Title 42 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes is the Open Meetings Law. R.S. 42:13 A.

Was Shreveport council's adoption of MPC ordinance based on proper legal advice?

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Was Shreveport council's adoption of MPC ordinance based on proper legal advice?

John E. Settle Jr. Editor Focus Sb News

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 - 23:00

At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb.

Jim’s Wife: Omicron, Fiddle-dee-dee

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Jim’s Wife: Omicron, Fiddle-dee-dee

Jims Wife

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 - 23:00

After two years of avoiding COVID, I got a visit from OmicronI was convinced that I had a natural...

Heart-shaped jelly doughnuts on Kings Hwy.

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Heart-shaped jelly doughnuts on Kings Hwy.

John Perkins

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 - 23:00

I admit it, I’ve become an urbanist in my late middle years.

Listen Up: ‘Don’t Dump on Us!’

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Listen Up: ‘Don’t Dump on Us!’

Billy Wayne

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 - 23:00

Have y’all seen these billboards around the city targeting cleanliness in our neighborhoods and our...

Tom Arceneaux brings credibility, experience and maturity to mayoral race

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Tom Arceneaux brings credibility, experience and maturity to mayoral race

Prentiss Smith

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 - 23:00

Well, it is that time again when the political season starts in Shreveport and Caddo Parish.

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