Columns & Opinions

Domestic violence is a major problem in society today, and its victims need a place where they can obtain the services and support to help them overcome their ordeal.

To those who follow Bossier politics and especially the Bossier City Council, then the moniker 'King David' is understood to be David Montgomery, Bossier City Council member.

If you’re walking down the street and see your friend, and she recognizes you, you always return the wave, unless you intentionally want to be rude. This is the secret of enjoying God‘s presence: recognize God‘s presence, and God will respond. Recognize God in your heart. Many persons are waiting for the Lord to reveal himself, but they never recognize God‘s presence in themselves. Take some time to say, “Here I am,” to our Lord.

JOHN E. SETTLE Jr.

“If music be the food of love, play on.” William Shakespeare’s great opening line from “Twelfth Night” is also a great opening for anything, including a new administration. I’d ask local music impresario Jackie Brock to book some music, all kinds, into The Lot downtown to kick off Fridays after work. Downtown is the most productive real estate in any city, and we should make it rock. Hashtag Love Shreveport, right?

Yes, it has been a mess.

PRENTISS SMITH

The three major governmental bodies which levy a sales and use tax all reflect a big jump in their August 2022 receipts.