Columns & Opinions
Tyranny of Bossier Elites— a Machiavellian Few
Machiavelli’s philosophy, particularly as outlined in The Prince and Discourses on Livy, emphasizes the necessity of strong, strategic governance that prioritizes the survival and success of the state over the comfort of its rulers.
Almost All NW LA Sales Taxes Are Up
All but 1 of the 6 major NW LA sales taxing jurisdictions saw receipts rise from February 2024. Only the Bossier Parish Police Jury was down. This month I have added 3 Bossier Parish municipalities to reflect their deposits.
The Krewe of Highland Mardi Gras Parade!
Friends, I write this a day after spending several joyful hours as a 'watcher' of the Highland Mardi Gras Parade from the porch of a majestic old Victorian gem as my family and I have done for years. We were just some of the many folks invited to share in this delightful activity by a delightful hostess/grandma who thinks 'the more the merrier' What a grand time it was........ Multi-generations out along the curb vying for throws from the many brightly dressed and happy float riders. For me, the afternoon hours brought out the best of all that is a 'Mardi Gras Parade.' I have experienced the wild and crazy NOLA parade back in the 70s when we were in law school at LSU. As Midwesterners, it was an experience.
Courageous Young Mother Passes Away Due to Colon Cancer, She Impacted Many Lives
Several months ago, local news station KTBS, ran a heartwarming story about a young soccer mom from Bossier City who was battling colon cancer, and how she was fighting to survive this devastating disease. She was a courageous young woman, who sadly lost her battle.
From the Desk of the District Attorney: February 2025
For several years during my term as your District Attorney, every month my office has hosted a monthly meeting of local juvenile stakeholders, consisting of representatives from the Caddo Parish Juvenile Court judges, Shreveport Police Department, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s office, Caddo Parish Schools, the Caddo Parish Schools Security Director, Volunteers for Youth Justice, Caddo Parish Juvenile Services Probation Department, Caddo Parish Juvenile Detention Center, State of Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (the juvenile version of the Department of Corrections), State of Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services and the FREE coalition to combat human trafficking. These monthly meetings have resulted in coordination of services in our community to combat juvenile crime, to aid our shorthanded law enforcement agencies in how to best handle juveniles who have committed misdemeanor crimes, and to provide knowledge to our school principals and law enforcement agencies on how to best address their interventions with children with emotional or behavioral challenges.