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Alvin Kamara said leading up to the game versus the Las Vegas Raiders that he and his Saints teammates intended to “whoop” the Raiders for head coach Dennis Allen. Well, Kamara more than backed that statement up with a huge game for the Who Dats in the Dome. On the day, the sixth-year running back scored for his first touchdown of the season, followed by his second and third, all in the game. QB Andy Dalton continued to navigate the offense efficiently, finishing 22 for 30 for 229 yards and two touchdowns. The Saints have a primetime matchup at home versus the Baltimore Ravens.

Each year, no matter the current state of the Tigers football team, the Alabama game is circled on my calendar. I always look forward to this game as it is the biggest on the schedule, year in and year out. This year will be no different as the No. 6 Crimson Tide will travel to Death Valley to take on the No. 10 Fighting Tigers of LSU. Jayden Daniels will once again be the key to the game as the Tigers go as he goes. If he can continue his strong play and lead his group of men with the leadership he has shown of late, I believe the Tigers have as good a chance as any to come away from the game victorious. Geaux Tigers!

Caddo Parish District #1 Voters, On Nov. 8, the Caddo Parish Commission has three (3) renewal propositions on the ballot and one (1) bond initiative continuance. I, like most of you, “hate taxes,” but the following propositions are important to the citizens of this parish.

From Sept.30 - Oct.19, the maximum contribution that can be made by an individual or a legal entity through is $2,500.

Each year, Shreve Memorial Library partners with the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana and library patrons for the “Food for Thought: Amnesty Days” food drive. The food drive allows patrons to trade nonperishable food items for fine forgiveness. Over the years, thanks to the generosity of our patrons, Shreve Memorial Library has been able to donate tons of food items to the Food Bank to help those who need it most during the holidays. If you haven’t participated in the food drive, now’s your chance. Shreve Memorial Library’s Annual Food For Thought Amnesty Days Food Drive is happening now through Nov. 18. You can trade your fines for food at any Shreve Memorial Library branch throughout Caddo Parish. Here is how the program works.

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In my campaign, I have done my best to try and educate myself regarding the job of mayor of the city of Shreveport so that, day one, I can hit the ground running and not spend the next three years figuring out what my job entails. My campaign has included touring the Water Department, meeting with Mark Crawford at the Shreveport Regional Airport and the people of the downtown airport, and three ride-alongs with the Shreveport Police Department.

The annual Operation Blessing “Spirit of Christmas” Food Drive kicked off this week with food barrels for canned goods and non-perishables being placed in schools throughout Bossier Parish. Food barrels will also be placed in both Bossier Sheriff’s Office substations and the Bossier Parish Courthouse.