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Bronze-building owner thumbs his nose at city of Shreveport

John E. Settle Jr.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 - 23:00

If there ever is a prime example of "building what you want to build despite city ordinances,” then...

Legislative audit of Shreveport needs to be timely completed

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Legislative audit of Shreveport needs to be timely completed

John E. Settle Jr. Editor Focus Sb News

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 - 23:00

It’s old news that the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office has commenced an investigation at...

Being effective councilwoman is important to Ms. Fuller; mayor's job can wait

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Being effective councilwoman is important to Ms. Fuller; mayor's job can wait

Prentiss Smith

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 - 23:00

Being a city councilperson, or in the case of Ms. LeVette Fuller, a councilwoman, is not an easy...

King David goes off again at Bossier City Council meeting

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King David goes off again at Bossier City Council meeting

Settle Talk John E. Settle Jr. Editor

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 - 23:00

It had been a long time.Some observers were concerned that he had been ill for several...

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Shreveport water bill insert raising eyebrows of some Shreveporters

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 - 23:00

Opening one's water bill has not been much fun since the rate increases were implemented to pay for...

Elected officials should expect scrutiny by the media

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Elected officials should expect scrutiny by the media

John E. Settle Jr. Editor Focus Sb News

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 - 23:00

Many local elected officials bask in the glory of their office.They get special attention wherever...

The death of Devin Meyers broke all of our collective hearts

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The death of Devin Meyers broke all of our collective hearts

Prentiss Smith

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 - 23:00

The life of Devin Meyers mattered. It mattered to his family, who loved him deeply.

Listen-Up: State Senator Greg Tarver: ‘What are the concerns and issues of the people?’

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Listen-Up: State Senator Greg Tarver: ‘What are the concerns and issues of the people?’

Billy Wayne

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 - 23:00

The candidates who have announced that they will seek the November 2022 Shreveport mayor’s job are...

Words can have different meanings to different people

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Words can have different meanings to different people

Settletalk John E. Settle Jr. Editor Focus Sb News

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 - 23:00

It’s true: Words may have different meanings to different people.Think about it."Bad" can mean...

Novice candidates seek Districts B and G Council seats

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Novice candidates seek Districts B and G Council seats

Prentiss Smith

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 - 23:00

Change is not good all the time, but it can be good some of the time, and change is in the air for...

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