Columns & Opinions
Letter to the Editor
This is Asst. Fire Chief Mark Guastella from the Shreveport Fire Department.
Whats happening and not happening at government plaza
The political hot stove at Shreveport's Government Plaza certainly cranked up in the last two weeks.
More on Shreveport de-annexation
“If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.” – Will Rogers
Let’s return to fundamental, classical education
Will there ever be true change in our educational system?
Listen Up: What can be done in local government when the 'check engine' light appears?
One of my friends remarked to me recently that he felt that some things are getting worse and not better. He was referencing some issues in our city government. Quite naturally, he is entitled to his opinion, as we all are. I remarked to him that most things don’t get better on their own. They have to be fixed.
Perkins administration gets it right, removing 'interim' from Chief Smith’s title
Chief Wayne Smith has caught up with the car, now what does he do with it? In other words, he got the job. He is now the face of the Shreveport Police Department, something he has dreamed about for years. Chief Wayne Smith, a consummate professional who has devoted his life to law enforcement, now gets a chance to lead a department that he has been a part of his life for over 40 years.
Did Shreveport city attorney have conflict with Bakowksi Bridge vote/CEA?
Goodness, good-government advocates have suddenly awoken from the holiday siesta. Either that or they are trying to keep a New Year’s resolution to examine local government.
NFL Playoffs Recap
When the NFL announced they were expanding the playoffs to include seven teams from each conference, it was met with open arms. Most believed that the added teams would make the last few weeks of the regular season that much more exciting because more teams would still be “in the hunt” for a playoff berth.
Should MPC have parish appointed board members including a rural resident?
As of Jan. 1 of this year, Caddo Parish property is no longer subject to the jurisdiction of the Shreveport-Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC). Prior to this date, the fivemile zone contiguous to the Shreveport city limits was subject to regulation by this agency.