Columns & Opinions
Putting lipstick on the pig again
The flashy new condo development in Ledbetter Heights is being called by local architects, “the new Jackson Heights Projects except built with poorer quality materials” and “another warehouse for poor people.” It will be situated on land that has been cleared next to the old Millennium Studios property that was built when we made movies here.
Listen Up: No fingers are being pointed, yet
Columnist Prentiss Smith wrote a powerful "Declaration of Truth" in an article published in this paper on Aug. 28, 2020, on yet another tragedy.
FOCUS ON HEALTH
Willis-Knighton Health System has been recognized as part of Forbes' annual list of America's Best-in-State Employers 2020, released Aug. 24.
Big change in duties of SPD
My momma told me, "Don't start something that you aren't willing to continue." I think that is what happened with our Shreveport Police Department (SPD).
30-Second Read: Don't be a hypocrite
Some 136.8 million Americans cast ballots for president in 2016, or just over 59.1% of eligible voters.
I still love my landline telephone
I am not prepared to give up my land line telephone. So many people tell me that they gave up their land line and just use their cell phone. The kids say, "No one has land lines anymore." They must. Have you seen a phone book?
Other people's money
The illusion of wealth has been our stock in trade, but we are not thriving . Could it be that what we have been doing since the end of WWII does not work?