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by Lou Gehrig Burnett, Publisher of Fax-Net
Runoff for State Treasurer
As expected, the lone Democrat in the race for State Treasurer – Derrick Edwards – finished first in the field of six candidates. He garnered 31% of the vote in the primary on Saturday.
by Lou Gehrig Burnett, Publisher of Fax-Net
A Tale of Two Parishes
The national controversy over whether athletes should stand for the National Anthem has hit home in Bossier and Caddo parishes. And there are stark differences in how it is being handled in each parish.
Bossier took the lead. In a statement, the Bossier Parish School System said any student who does not stand during the National Anthem while participating in extracurricular activities will face consequences.
by Lou Gehrig Burnett, Publisher of Fax-Net
After nine months of being tasked by the Caddo Commission to come up with a recommendation concerning the Confederate Monument on the Courthouse grounds, the Citizens Advisory Committee has finally delivered.
The recommendation came after hours of listening to comments from citizens at public meetings and two failed attempts of reaching a decision because of absent members.