Columns & Opinions

By JIM BROWN Remember the days when candidates for U.S senator or governor would speak to thousands of supporters at weekend rallies all over Louisiana? Huey Long was the master,

In a few weeks, Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins will announce his selection for Shreveport’s next permanent police chief. Former SPD Chief Alan Crump resigned effective July 31. State law requires

President Trump stirred up a hornet’s nest recently as he proposed that the U.S. try to buy Greenland. Many political observers rolled their eyes. Buy another country? Has the Prez

Any murder is unacceptable. Unjustified. And contrary to all religious teachings. However, three homicides since late June have received more attention than others. And rightly so. This does not mean

When qualifications for elections in Louisiana concluded recently, only two of the seven statewide officials are facing major and well-funded opposition. Incumbent Gov. John Bel Edwards faces eight challengers including

Goodness, the Caddo Commission will have a major change in composition after this year’s elections. There will be at least five new people on the 12-member body — maybe as

A voter would think that former Governor Bobby Jindal is running again in the coming fall elections. Rarely does current Gov. John Bel Edwards make a speech where he does

Do they think their constituents cannot read? Cannot listen? Cannot process? Should not have a voice in their cities future? Should not decide how tax dollars are spent? Should not