Hey Monro—Stop Digging, You Are Over Your Head

Francine “Monro” Brown, a candidate for the District E city council seat, objected to the Settle Talk column “Candidate Monro Brown Goes to D.C. Mardi Gras with Campaign Funds” that was published on Tuesday; see copy below.

Caddo Administration Identifies Possible Sites For Sports Complex

It’s like a ball of string that gradually gets unwound. As the Nov. 3 vote on the Caddo Commission’s $60 million general obligation bond fast approaches, more details slowly seep out about this grandiose project.

Council Candidate Alan Jackson Has Almost Outspent His Opponents Combined

Alan Jackson is the sitting Council District E councilman. He is running for re-election against Alvin Oliver and Monro Brown. As of Sept. 24, 2026, Jackson had spent $33,300 and had funds on hand of $5,100. Jackson started this year with $10,600 in campaign funds.

When Is Stormy Going To Stop Being A Fraud

To date,  Stormy Gage-Watts is a complete fraud as a mayoral candidate. She lives in a $400,000-plus mansion OUTSIDE the Shreveport city limits. She qualified for mayor using her mother-in-law’s very modest ($50,000) house in Mooretown as her residence. FRAUD!

Council Candidate Alvin Oliver Loans Big Bucks To Campaign

Alvin Oliver is running for the Shreveport City Council, District E, against incumbent Alan Jackson and Francine “Monro” Brown.

Candidate “Monro” Brown Goes To D.C. Mardi Gras With Campaign Funds

Francine “Monro” Brown is a candidate for the Shreveport City Council District E. Her filed campaign finance report reflects $4,000 in contributions and less than $1,000 on hand as of Sept. 24, 2026.

Best 13 Violates IRS Non-Profit Regs On Political Contribution

Best 13 is a Shreveport non-profit entity. Best 13 received funding from the Shreveport City Council. Best 13 gave a $500 contribution to Shreveport city court candidate Trinicia Leonard. IRS regulations prohibit donations to political candidates.

Craig Lee Living Large Out Of Campaign Funds

Craig Lee, the perennial candidate, is running against the incumbent Gary Brooks for the Shreveport City District B seat. During the reporting period that ended Sept. 24, 2026, Lee raised $2975 in campaign funds.

Constitutional Amendments In a Nutshell

Once again, voters will have constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot.Here is a quick summary:AMENDMENT 1     Allow the spouse of a disabled veteran who was eligible for a special higher property tax deduction to move to a different home and keep the exemption after the veteran’s...

Block By Block Moves From Mooretown School To Chris Hays Rec Center

Goodness, no love between the Caddo School Board to Mooretown and the City of Shreveport!

Judge Sheva Sims’ Recent Encounter With SPD

Recently—like over the weekend of Oct. 3—suspended Shreveport City Judge Sheva Sims had a visit, as in a traffic stop, from the Shreveport Police Department. As is her modus operandi, Sims was NOT cooperative and attempted to pull rank as a city judge.

Judicial Candidate Trinicia Leonard Has Funds For Final Push

Trinicia Leonard is a candidate for Shreveport City Court, opposing suspended judge Sheva Sims and Kharmen Davis-Taylor. Leonard, who is married to attorney Daniel Farris, has received contributions from fellow attorneys Josh Clayton, Katherine Evans, Joey Hendrix, Ronald Coleman, and Howard Conday.

Moody's Downgrades Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds

Moody's Downgrades Water & Sewer Revenue BondsShreveport's junk bonds get more junky. 

Will Tre’vions Escape Details Ever Be Released

It’s doubtful the full details of how Tre’voin Jackson escaped from the custody of a Caddo Parish Deputy at LSU Medical and then 22 minutes later carjacked a car at the Boardwalk Marriott.The KSLA news story below has some facts now known and the anonymous email has information that appears...

Does Shreveport APPEAR Attractive?

By Bill McCollum The 1970s were Shreveport’s glory days. The local economy was thriving, supported by the oil & gas industry and a diversified manufacturing base. Downtown was vibrant. Shreveport-Barksdale Highway was a major open-air retail zone.