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Baylor’s application for empty commission seat shameful

John E. Settle Jr. Editor/publisher

Thu, 2 Dec 2021 - 23:00

It’s what is wrong with many politicians: They don’t think the rules apply to them, especially if...

Burrell’s vote for Baylor a bad sign for things to come

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Burrell’s vote for Baylor a bad sign for things to come

John E. Settle Jr. Editor/publisher

Thu, 2 Dec 2021 - 23:00

At a special meeting of the Caddo Commission on Tuesday, Nov. 29, Steffon Jones was selected as the...

Las Vegas, here we come

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Las Vegas, here we come

Thu, 2 Dec 2021 - 23:00

"Whether you hit, stay or double down, every hand is a winning hand," says the press release...

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Colvin Roberson

Thu, 2 Dec 2021 - 23:00

LSU hires Brian Kelly as its next football coachOver the past few months, one of the hottest topics...

City sales taxes top 2020’s with a month to go

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City sales taxes top 2020’s with a month to go

Ken Krefft

Thu, 2 Dec 2021 - 23:00

The city of Shreveport's 2.75% sales tax receipts for November were $12,573,666.90.

Due diligence needed on candidates for Shreveport Council District E seat

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Due diligence needed on candidates for Shreveport Council District E seat

John E. Settle Jr. Editor Focus Sb News

Thu, 2 Dec 2021 - 23:00

James Flurry resigned as the council representative for District E.Nine candidates applied for the...

The obscenity of it all, paying a college coach $100 million

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The obscenity of it all, paying a college coach $100 million

Prentiss Smith

Thu, 2 Dec 2021 - 23:00

Louisiana is one of the poorest states in the union, and that is not an exaggeration.

Listen Up: Selecting interims; what we need to watch

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Listen Up: Selecting interims; what we need to watch

Billy Wayne

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 - 23:00

The present process used to select an interim to complete an elected official’s unexpired term has...

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Suggestions to Shreveport mayor and council for 2022 OGB

Ken Krefft

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 - 23:00

As a close follower of Shreveport city government, I attend most council meetings and focus on city...

Parents must have their voices heard

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Parents must have their voices heard

Jon Glover

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 - 23:00

Help!Oh, how I wish many would come together and help reshape the lives of our boys and girls...

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