Odds of who will be the next chair of the Shreveport City Council
Not many people are talking about it right now, but the next chair of the Shreveport City Council is beginning …
Shreveport mayor and council are evidence of courage under fire
Ugly. Brutal. Disgusting. Disrespectful. Divisive. And that is just for starters. The Shreveport city counc…
Is there a name on the City Council agenda for Shreveport Police Chief?
Could it be that there is no name on the City Council agenda for Shreveport Police Chief? Yep – its still a m…
Are two Shreveport City Council members leaking the Audit Report?
Columnist John Settle is puzzled, and he is asking a simple question: Are Councilmen Nickelson and Boucher leak…
Money used for Shreveport Air Authority's local sponsorships raises ethical concerns
A long list of popular events in Shreveport receives sponsorship money from the Air Authority. Should citizen…
Widow of postman gunned down while delivering the mail makes heart-wrenching City Council appearance
There was not a dry eye in the Shreveport City Council chambers in mid-August. And there shouldn’t have been. …
Why build a new Shreveport police station when you can renovate: OPINION
Shreveport's police department currently has many problems with its current facilities, and te bond issue l…
Shreveport liquor stores must have a lot of political clout: OPINION
Do liquor stores really have more clout than grocery stores with the Shreveport City Council? Columnist John Se…
Shreveport bond election: Who will oppose? Who will support?
Sides will soon become apparent in the much-discussed bond election in Shreveport. Columnist John Settle discus…
Tuesday will be judgment day for "discussed and cussed" Shreveport bond package: OPINION
What will be the fate of the not-so-popular proposed bond election. John Settle discusses what's at stake…
Shreveport's Chief Technology Officer explains $7 million bond issue proposal
One of the suggested projects for the proposed bond issue is $7 million for a Smart City Infrastructure Fund. C…
Did a Shreveport City Council member's Facebook post violate public records law? — OPINION
In a recent Facebook post, Shreveport city councilman John Nickelson explained his statement concerning his all…
Chamber of Commerce wants Shreveport Mayor and City Council to reduce bond issue
A recent email from the Chamber of Commerce could shake up the proposed Shreveport bond issue. Columnist John S…
One million a year in legal fees adds up to big money for Shreveport
It must be nice to be a City of Shreveport lawyer as hours are constantly accruing every day of the year, disc…
People should expect extension of Shreveport and EPA consent decree: Opinion
Even though progress has been made in a deal struck by the EPA with the City of Shreveport, John Settle says we…
After big year, bond issue will be decided by Shreveport City Council
A considerable bond package is making its way through Shreveport city government on its way to voters, and colu…
Does the City of Shreveport need to have a legal billing auditor? — OPINION
The City of Shreveport is paying a lot of money for lawyers. Should an auditor make sure the city is getting it…
With the Shreveport police chief on medical leave, should we be expecting a new SPD leader?
With Alan Chump now on medical leave, the chattering class in Shreveport is trying to figure out what will be h…
Public should know candidates for Durant City Manager — they should not be hidden: Opinion
A vote is scheduled to be taken Monday to determine if the identities of the candidates for the Durant city man…
Cain Center design team working hard and heading towards project bid
The great Mayor of Athens, Monte Montgomery, gave a community update on the Cain Center. "This week, seve…
