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With the Saints' starting quarterback Jameis Winston still on the shelf, Andy Dalton got the start again for the Saints as they took on the Seattle Seahawks in the Dome this past weekend. Dalton, however, wasn’t the “quarterback” who shined brightest Sunday. That spotlight was square on the shoulders of the Saints' “Swiss army knife,” Taysom Hill. The Saints' tight end/quarterback/fullback/ running back threw for a touchdown on his only pass of the game, a 22-yard score to fellow tight end Adam Trautman. Hill also finished the game with 112 yards rushing and three rushing touchdowns. Runs of eight and nine yards are overshadowed by his fourth-quarter run of 60 yards and capped off his huge day in the Big Easy.

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If your child is a gamer, has a social media account or simply has a cell phone, 'Protecting Our Kids' is a presentation parents cannot afford to miss.

For every American citizen, especially the young adults, nothing feels better than turning the key to your own crib! Whether it's a luxurious townhome, an edgy downtown loft or a small studio apartment, being able to sit on your own couch and porcelain throne creates a strong sense of independence. With all the perks that comes with having your own living space, comes responsibility to maintain your household. Several young adults are able to keep their head above water and live comfortably, while many others are struggling check-to-check to pay their monthly rent. You always get what you pay for, but in 2022 is rent too high?

There are certain services that cities are expected to deliver to citizens. These services aren’t ones that garner flashy headlines or lead the news, but when they aren’t provided to citizens and businesses, a community cannot be successful. It is clear the city of Shreveport must address the issue of infrastructure needs in a serious way because the lack of attention in this area over a period of years has stifled the potential growth of our city. One of the things the mayor and city council must realize is that for the city to grow and prosper, we must have the backing and support of our citizens; our civic and business communities, and just as importantly, the many churches, clubs and social organizations that are the backbone of our communities throughout the city. As mayor, I can provide the leadership and work with the city council on a bi-partisan basis to bring stability and growth to our beloved city.

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Shreve Memorial Library needs your help to create meaningful displays in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Veterans Day. The library is asking you to submit photos celebrating those affected by breast cancer or those who have served in any branch of the military. Photos collected will be included in special displays celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the Hamilton/ South Caddo Branch and Veterans Day at the North Shreveport Branch.

When we launched our campaign, we promised that we would meet in every district within our city. We have done that. We have also stated that we would create a plan that came from the people through the town halls and meetings. That is what the following items consist of. This is the 100-day plan for the Chavez Administration. By accomplishing these items, we will lay a proper foundation and direction for the remainder of our administration.