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Hats off to Shreveport departments for starting bulk pickup sweeps

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Hats off to Shreveport departments for starting bulk pickup sweeps

Settletalk John E. Settle Jr. Editor Focus Sb News

Thu, 5 Aug 2021 - 23:00

This past weekend (July 31/Aug.1) many city workers worked overtime conducting bulk trash pickups...

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Caddo Commission should move meeting start times to 3 p.m.

Thu, 5 Aug 2021 - 23:00

The Caddo Commission meetings, both work sessions and regular meetings, are at 3:30 p.m. In most...

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Knock, Knock! Who’s there?

Representative Danny Mccormick Louisiana House District 1

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 - 23:00

Knock, Knock! Who’s there? The government!

The siren call to vaccinate

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The siren call to vaccinate

Jon Glover

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 - 23:00

Sirens singing … In Greek mythology, Sirens existed.

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A novel incentive for COVID vaccinations by East Baton Rouge judge

John E. Settle Jr. Editor Focus Sb News

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 - 23:00

As the COVID Delta variant spreads in the nation, many incentives are being offered to those who...

30-Second Read

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30-Second Read: Life’s really big questions

Jeff Gauger

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 - 23:00

We wish 30-Second Read had all the answers.

Shreveport bulk trash pickup delays unacceptable for many reasons

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Shreveport bulk trash pickup delays unacceptable for many reasons

Settletalk John E. Settle Jr. Editor Focus Sb News

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 - 23:00

It’s a sight that is all too often observed by those who drive Shreveport streets.

City of Shreveport should attack neighborhood blight with a vengeance

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City of Shreveport should attack neighborhood blight with a vengeance

Prentiss Smith

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 - 23:00

The city of Shreveport has the potential to be one of the best medium-sized cities in the country,...

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30-Second Read: Never false, never rancid

Jeff Gauger

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 - 23:00

A professional acquaintance quit Twitter last week.

Jim’s Wife: I think I am in one of life’s ruts

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Jim’s Wife: I think I am in one of life’s ruts

Jims Wife

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 - 23:00

I find that I have very little patience anymore.

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