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Councilman Nickelson’s honesty is welcomed and should be heeded by his colleagues

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Councilman Nickelson’s honesty is welcomed and should be heeded by his colleagues

Prentiss Smith

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 - 23:00

I don’t know Councilman John Nickelson, but I respect his honesty and his willingness to say what...

Many vacancies exist in police, fire departments

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Many vacancies exist in police, fire departments

Ken Krefft

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 - 23:00

There are many vacant positions in both the Shreveport police and fire departments.

Republican wants to raise gas tax; Democratic governor says no

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Republican wants to raise gas tax; Democratic governor says no

John Perkins

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 - 23:00

You read that right.

What season is it today?

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What season is it today?

Jim’s Wife

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 - 23:00

This is that time of year that everything is confusing for me.

Galentine’s or Valentine’s

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Galentine’s or Valentine’s

Maryanna Makenzie

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 - 23:00

Well, it is that time of year. The hearts are flying except for me per usual.

Settle Talk: I know I have it -- and it’s contagious and it’s everywhere!

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Settle Talk: I know I have it -- and it’s contagious and it’s everywhere!

John E. Settle Jr. Editor Focus Sb News

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 - 23:00

I know in my heart of hearts that I have been inflicted. Or is that infected? Maybe it’s both.

City of Shreveport sales taxes up 9.5%

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City of Shreveport sales taxes up 9.5%

Ken Kreft

Thu, 4 Feb 2021 - 23:00

The city of Shreveport’s 2.75% sales tax revenues spiked up a whopping 9.5% over January 2020....

When Will It End?

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When Will It End?

Jon Glover

Thu, 4 Feb 2021 - 23:00

“(T)he oppressed become as evil as the oppressor.” -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. How many people...

30-Second Read: Winter weather

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30-Second Read: Winter weather

Jeff Gauger

Thu, 4 Feb 2021 - 23:00

I endured many winters in the Great Plains (below-zero temperatures), the Great Lakes region (gray...

The Most Important Relationship You Will Ever Have

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The Most Important Relationship You Will Ever Have

David Mcmillian, Ph.d.

Thu, 4 Feb 2021 - 23:00

With the arrival of February, many of us will naturally turn our focus to relationships.

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