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Shreveport opened 2023 with newly elected Mayor Tom Arceneaux taking the reins after 24 years of Democratic rule. The stakes could not have been higher with looming inflation, crime still on the rise and a city that looked to be surrendering to failure.

Stalling a last-minute push to extend the Manchac no-bid deal at 50 percent above the last renewal presents a chance to bid the contract competitively for perhaps better service at less cost.

Vote harvesting is generally defined as gathering and submitting of absentee/mail-in ballots by third parties rather than directly by the voter.

'The only parish in the state that puts any police jurors, much less all of them, on its library board turns the heat up on itself as it faces a pending attorney general's opinion on the practice.'

Louisiana's police, firefighters and other first responders could qualify for an additional property tax exemption after voters approved an amendment to the state Constitution allowing local parish governments to create the tax break.

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JIM’S WIFE: When I see something I love, I should just buy it

While the police department does its part to help reduce holiday crime, shoppers can also be proactive by taking steps towards not being an easy target for criminals. The number one safety tip is to stay alert and use common sense. Be aware of your surroundings and never let your guard down.