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“Now is the Time to Build Shreveport”

PROPOSITIONS FOR SHREVEPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

What's Colvin Thinking?

Missed me? Lately, my thoughts have been run amuck with all things sports and some things (gasp!) other than sports. For instance...

Aniya Brown graduates from Shreveport Fire Department’s 73rd Basic Recruit class

Congratulations to Aniya Brown for her great accomplishment as an outstanding leader and earning the Valedictorian status of the Shreveport Fire Department’s 73rd Basic Recruit class.

NCAA Basketball Champions!

The UConn men’s basketball team and the South Carolina women’s basketball team were crowned as champions of NCAA Basketball this past weekend.

Life

BOSSIER BEAT

Construction has started on Benton’s first Splash pad to be located at Simpson Street Park. The splash pad is to be open before the summer school break.

SHREVEPORT SCENE!

Upcoming Concerts: March 16: The Wilder Blue brings their harmonious collective sound to Louisiana Grandstand.

RISING STARS ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: PERPETUAL DECEPTION

Rhythmic, explosive and talented are just a few adjectives that describe upcoming heavy metal band Perpetual Deception!

BOSSIER BEAT

Mayor Chandler and City Councilman Jeffrey Darby presented proclamations of recognition to Mr. Glenn D. Stroud and Ms.

SHREVEPORT SCENE!

The City of Shreveport an executed contract with SNA Contracting for 1700 Block Nicholson Improvement Re-Bid for $840,899 and for On Demand Pavement Restoration for $187,500.

Columns & Opinions

	Educational Savings Accounts(ESAs) are Vital!

There has been much conversation about Educational Savings Accounts (ESA) in Louisiana.

	5 of 6 NW LA Sales Tax Receipts Fall

The City of Shreveport was the only big sales taxing body in in NW LA which rose in March over last year. 5 other sales taxing entities all had modest declines.

My History With Downtown Shreveport and Why I Have a Stake in DDA Executive Director Selection

Yes, I am very concerned with the selection of the next Executive Director of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA).

The Solar Eclipse is Near, Be Sure to Check it Out!c

FYI: THE BEST place to view this eclipse in Louisiana is DISTRICT 1!!! Solar eclipse day is approaching!

Henry Whitehorn's Election Exposes Racial Fissures That Still Exist in Caddo

John Nickelson is a friend of mine.

Photo Galleries

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A retirement celebration was held Tuesday, June 22, at the Bossier Civic Center for outgoing Mayor Lo Walker. 

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There was much clicking of cell phones and cameras for photos June 6.

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Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana celebrated its 95 years of services to north Louisiana at its annual banquet at Sam’s Town Casino on Thursday, June 10.

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Hot weather and a change of locations did not stop the largest crowds ever from attending the Red River Balloon Rally on Friday, June 11, and Saturday, June 12.

Logan Mansion

The Logan Mansion Prohibition (Private) Club opens March 29 on the lawn at the Logan Mansion with sounds of Robert Trudeau’s Second-Line Band.

The Inquisitor

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