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Jackson has signed a lease for the facility formerly known as Millennium Studios. He is now awaiting approval by the Shreveport City Council of a lease of Expo Hall. Both leases provide substantial savings to the city for upkeep and maintenance and insurance. And both leases promise substantial activity in downtown Shreveport.
It Takes Two
I have learned and observed much in my 23 years as a financial advisor, on both the brokerage and investment advisory sides of the fence. There have been major industry changes: evolution from trading to asset management to holistic planning, increased regulatory oversight, product innovations, etc. One thing that has not changed is the key role of the advisor-client relationship.
Huggies and the National Diaper Bank helps the Ark-La-Tex alleviate the 'Diaper Challenge'!
I witnessed a miracle in Shreveport last week in the parking lot of Summer Grove Baptist Church off Jewella. You know, the church inside of the old South Park Mall. I’m serving as president of the board of directors for Basic Necessities (BasicNecessitiesLA.com), a 501(c)3 Diaper Bank founded by Shreveporter Pam Rowell along with two amazing friends, Debbie and Ilsa, a couple of years ago. Pam retired recently but Basic Necessities is still operating in the Highland Center (HighlandCenter.org).
In Order to Revitalize Shreveport, It Is Important to Pass the Proposed Bond Package
For me, Shreveport is a city of Southern charm and culture, with a population of approximately 185,000 residents perched on the banks of the Red River. I am one of the people who believes that Shreveport’s best days are still yet to come, and that its potential is immense. But beneath its historic facades and pot holed streets, the city grapples with the pressing need for infrastructural rejuvenation and economic revitalization.
Educational Savings Accounts(ESAs) are Vital!
There has been much conversation about Educational Savings Accounts (ESA) in Louisiana. I am strongly in favor of this and hopeful that the state legislature passes and the governor signs this into law. Allow me to say why I support this move.
The Solar Eclipse is Near, Be Sure to Check it Out!
FYI: THE BEST place to view this eclipse in Louisiana is DISTRICT 1!!! Solar eclipse day is approaching!
5 of 6 NW LA Sales Tax Receipts Fall
The City of Shreveport was the only big sales taxing body in in NW LA which rose in March over last year. 5 other sales taxing entities all had modest declines.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Real Truth Behind the Teacher Shortage
I am writing to shed light on the true nature of the teacher shortage that our schools are facing. While it may be true that a shortage is defined as having 100% certified teachers in a school, the reality is far more complex. Take Caddo for example, the shortage of certified teachers varies widely, ranging from over sixty percent in some schools to as little as four percent in others. This discrepancy can be attributed to the decisions made by the Louisiana Legislature.