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By his own admission, new state Senator Sam Jenkins, Democrat of Shreveport, doesn’t “make a lot of noise, but I try to be effective.” That is what Jenkins told leaders of organized labor at the AFL-CIO Central Trades and Labor Council monthly luncheon last week at Ralph & Kacoo’s.

Shreveport continues to reel from the devastating consequences of gun violence, and the on-going black on black crime that has enveloped this city. There are communities in major population centers around the country that have become no go zones. This continued gun violence is unacceptable and must be confronted once and for all.

Jeneral's Bar and Grill is an upscale sports bar that opened in 2022 in downtown Shreveport. Jeneral’s offers an extensive menu of mouthwatering burgers, juicy sandwiches, crisp salads, and more— all crafted with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Follow them on Facebook to catch one of their drink specials!

Last May, the Biden-Harris Administration announced new efforts to ensure all Americans can access the good jobs created by the President’s Investing in America agenda, including the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act. These strategies build off the Administration’s Roadmap to Support Good Jobs, a collaborative agency effort to align on guideposts to build our workforce by ensuring every American, whether they go to college or not, will have equitable access to high-quality training, education, and services that provide a path to a good career without leaving their community.

Not surprisingly, Cedric Glover and Levette Fuller have applied for the vacant Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Executive Director position.

Settle Talk

While I usually focus on the sports, when I was asked if I would help with an article about my dad Ernie Roberson, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity. How do you put into words a description of the man that has been my blueprint as to how a man should be for 42 years? To most, my dad is known for a few specific things but the list of things he’s known by everyone is lengthy.