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Catching up on Shreveport’s Consent Decree

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Catching up on Shreveport’s Consent Decree

John Perkins

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 - 23:00

There was a meeting of the Shreveport City Council Infrastructure Committee this week.

Settle Talk: $250,000 appropriation to each Shreveport Council Member questioned

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Settle Talk: $250,000 appropriation to each Shreveport Council Member questioned

John E. Settle Jr.

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 - 23:00

The Shreveport City Council approved the 2021 budget at its meeting on Tuesday.

How would you evaluate performance of Caddo Schools Superintendent?

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How would you evaluate performance of Caddo Schools Superintendent?

Jon Glover

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 - 23:00

Each December the Caddo Parish School Board members have an opportunity to evaluate the performance...

Not just any Christmas tree

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Not just any Christmas tree

Maryanna Makenzie

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 - 23:00

OK, my Christmas tree is all set up, and per usual, not a single present is under it, but it’s up.

LISTEN UP: It’s a thin line between love and divorce

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LISTEN UP: It’s a thin line between love and divorce

Billy Roy Wayne

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 - 23:00

Being married and remaining together for over 40 years has taught me much about patience and...

30-Second Read: Simple pleasures

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30-Second Read: Simple pleasures

Jeff Gauger

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 - 23:00

The first slurp of coffee to slosh the tongue each morning starts a day well.

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CARES Act, citywide spending priorities

Ken Krefft

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 - 23:00

The city of Shreveport’s share of CARES Act funding is $17.6M. 2020’s projected year-ending general...

The Internet is both a miracle and a curse

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The Internet is both a miracle and a curse

Jim’s Wife

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 - 23:00

Our lives now seem to revolve around the internet.

There are recycling options for Shreveport - Bossier after all!

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There are recycling options for Shreveport - Bossier after all!

John E. Settle Jr.

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 - 23:00

Despite the fact that Shreveport’s recycling options ended on Oct. 31, there are other options for...

Time to make amends

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Time to make amends

John Perkins

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 - 23:00

The Shreveport City Council meeting Tuesday held up a mirror to our city, and what we saw wasn’t...

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