Columns & Opinions

In a disappointing display of defiance, the Bossier City Councilman-at-Large David Montgomery and his anti-term limits faction on the City Council have once again rejected the will of its citizens by voting to block the proposed term limits ordinance from being placed on the ballot.

A wish was granted in Bossier City for eight-year-old Easton Snider by the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Northwest Louisiana sales taxing jurisdictions reflect a mixed bag for August. Receipts are slightly up in Caddo, way down in Bossier.

I was a skeptic at first, but as the first weekend of August approached, I was hopeful that the very ambitious plans for a four-day festival could be something good for the city. It turned out to be better than good. It was great. The festival showcased another side of Shreveport, and happily, it turned out to be just what the doctor ordered.

City's Information Technology Director Should Be at Council Meetings

Quarterbacks. Junior Garrett Nussmeier steps into the starting role after three years of seeing playing time here and there. The last two starting QBs for LSU won the Heisman trophy. No pressure. I think Nuss will be given a long leash and allowed to play his game. “His game” will be one of reckless abandon at times that will make the strongest Tiger fan cringe but ultimately I anticipate big numbers once again from the LSU QB. Red shirt freshman Rickie Collins, Caleb Hurley and transfer AJ Swann back up Nussmeier.

The latest initiative aimed at enhancing teaching, ‘Let Teachers Teach’ addresses two critical factors in effective teaching and learning: untying discipline referrals to school scores and the removal of a disruptive student. However, it fails to tackle the most significant element in improving academic achievement: the quality of the educator in the classroom. This oversight reveals a considerable gap in the initiative's approach.

I attended the Small Business Task Force Town Hall Wednesday evening. I must say it was not as I expected, it was much better. It was good to sit and hear everyone’s business stories, visions, experiences and ideas. The good, the bad, and the ugly were all discussed. It was also great to see that these issues discussed crossed over all cultural boundaries.