Columns & Opinions
Settle Talk
At the council meetings this week, Taylor stated her opposition to the North Market location even if the reverter clause issue is resolved. She should realize that she does not have, in effect, a veto power simply because the substation location is in her council district. She is the representative of her district but it’s not a kingdom that she rules over as royalty.
Gov. Landry's Tax Reform Proposal is Worthy of Consideration
'The problem is not that people are taxed too little; the problem is that government spends too much'
Selection Process for Superintendent was Flawed, It Is Now Time to Move Forward!
The recent appointment of Keith Burton as the new Superintendent of Caddo Parish Schools has been the subject of much debate and controversy---some of it justified, much of it not. The process departed from what many expected, raising questions about the school board's methods and decisions. And while the process might have been flawed, what's most pressing is the condition of our schools—too many of them are labeled D and F schools. That, more than anything else, demands our attention.
All NW LA Sales Taxes Are Down!
Each of the 6 major NW LA sales taxing jurisdictions shows a decrease in its September 2024 sales taxes compared to 2023. The 3 Bossier entities reflect big declines while the 3 Caddo bodies have lesser drops.
Legends Dikembe Mutombo and Pete Rose pass away!
Legends Dikembe Mutombo and Pete Rose pass away!
What About a Police Substation in Southeast Shreveport?
The Shreveport Police Department Headquarters on Texas Avenue has been the focus of media attention recently--and rightly so. This facility has long been overdue for replacement.