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Elliott Stonecipher Report Exposes Shreveport’s Outrageous Property Taxes [VIDEO]
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In a recent report on Louisiana Public Broadcasting, political analyst – and frequent guest on 710 KEEL – Elliott Stonecipher discusses the outrageously high property taxes in Shreveport.
Says Stonecipher: “Our taxes in Shreveport are 90% higher, for the same house, as they are in Lake Charles. Shreveport and Caddo taxes are much higher – 50% to 100% – depending on which of the taxes we’re talking about, than Bossier, right next door.” MORE |
Man killed in crash on Southern Loop identified
The Caddo Sheriff's Office has identified the man who died in a fatality crash on Southern Loop on Sunday as Michael Thomas DuBois, 29, of Shreveport.
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said DuBois was headed westbound on Southern Loop near Wallace Lake Road when he lost control of his vehicle and crossed over the eastbound lane. DuBois' Ford Explorer Spor Trac then crossed over a ditch and hit several trees.
DuBois was not wearing a seatbelt. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
The CPSO Traffic Safety Unit is continuing its investigation.
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said DuBois was headed westbound on Southern Loop near Wallace Lake Road when he lost control of his vehicle and crossed over the eastbound lane. DuBois' Ford Explorer Spor Trac then crossed over a ditch and hit several trees.
DuBois was not wearing a seatbelt. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
The CPSO Traffic Safety Unit is continuing its investigation.
Audit and Finance Committee Meeting
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Monday, April 11
The meeting location will be in the Government Chamber Conference Room on the 1st floor of the Government Plaza. |
Date:
April 11, 2016 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Government Plaza Address: 505 Travis St. Shreveport, LA 71101 |
MORE THAN $25,000 AWARDED TO
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Bossier City Police Department (BCPD) received a tactical police robot worth $25,980.
The department will utilize the robot to search hostile, dangerous environments and structures as well as remotely search for armed suspects during tactical operations. The robot will allow officers to be at a safe distance while operating the robot... MORE |
Child Safety Seat Event Planned For Benton Pre-SchoolBenton, LA- Louisiana State Police Troop G is planning to conduct a free child passenger safety seat check-up event on Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 08:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Benton Pre-School and Childcare, 183 Burt Blvd., Benton, Louisiana 71006 (Across from Bossier Court House).
It is a proven fact that car seats and booster seats save lives. These devices offer the best protection for children in the event of a crash. However, approximately 3 out of 4 child seats are not used correctly. This misuse rate can be attributed to the great variety of child seats available, the great range of children’s weights and heights, and the vast array of vehicles in today’s market. These misuses span all races, educational levels, and socioeconomic status... MORE |
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Increasingly Affluent, Educated and Diverse: African-American Consumers – the Untold Story
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Nielsen recently published its award-winning report, Increasingly Affluent, Educated and Diverse: African-American Consumers – the Untold Story which explores the economic evolution of upper-income Black Americans.
The influence and growth of this community can be attributed to the surge in Black immigration from the Caribbean, Africa and some European countries. In fact, the number of foreign-born Blacks in the U.S. has quadrupled since 1980, accounting for 3.8 million of the nation’s current population. Even more intriguing is the fact that foreign-born Blacks report substantially higher incomes – about 30 percent higher – than U.S.-born Blacks. Other interesting statistics about this group include:... MORE |
New push to keep seniors in home, community-based programsCHICAGO (AP) — The federal government is pushing states to keep more low-income seniors out of nursing homes and, instead, enroll them in home and community-based programs.
The shift comes as demand for long-term care is rising. By 2050, the number of people older than 85 is expected to triple to more than 18 million. These seniors tend to have the highest disability rate and the greatest need for long-term care. The tug-of-war between rising demand and controlling costs has advocates for seniors worrying about quality of care. Medicaid is one of the largest expenses for states, and a it's a program they look to for savings when budgets are tight. Medicaid spending on long-term care for seniors rose by 4 percent, to nearly ... MORE |
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With The Entire World Watching, Obama Annihilates Trump On Foreign Policy
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At his press conference following the Nuclear Security Summit, President Obama all but called Republican frontrunner Donald Trump danger to the world who doesn’t know much about anything related to foreign policy... MORE
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Racism Litmus Test: Caught on Video
Anti-Racism Activist & Educator, Jane Elliot, Speaks To White Citizens On Receiving The Same Treatment As Black Citizens
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"I want every white person in this room, who would be happy to be treated as this society in general treats our citizens, our black citizens. If you as a white person would be happy to receive the same treatment that our black citizens do in this society - please stand!
"You didn't understand the directions. If you white folks want to be treated the way blacks are in this society - stand! - Nobody is standing here. That says very plainly that you KNOW what's happening. You KNOW you don't want it for YOU. I want to know why YOU are so willing to accept it or to ALLOW it to happen for others?" - Jane Elliot. |
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KATT WILLIAMS ARRESTED AFTER FIGHT WITH GEORGIA TEEN
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EXPLICIT VIDEO (Comedian taunted into conflict)
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) -- Police say actor Katt Williams has turned himself in at a Georgia jail to face charges following a fight with a teenager. Gainesville police Sgt. Kevin Holbrook says Williams was arrested Wednesday. Police in Gainesville, just northeast of Atlanta, said the 44-year-old Williams and 17-year-old Luke Wash are charged with disorderly conduct after fighting at an apartment complex. MORE |
National Museum’s Bill Cosby Exhibit Won’t Include Assault Claims
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Accusers angry at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Several women who have accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault are outraged that a new national museum celebrating black history will recognize the actor’s work without mentioning the dozens of allegations against him. The small exhibit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture will showcase only... MORE |
10 THINGS TO KNOW FOR TODAY
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Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Tuesday:
1. WISCONSIN NEXT PRIZE IN PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN Heading into the vote, Cruz leads the polls on the Republican side while Sanders has the edge in the Democratic race. 2. WHERE 'PANAMA PAPERS' ARE STOKING ANGER Thousands of protesters demand that Iceland's prime minister resign because of questions about his financial affairs raised by the leaked documents... MORE |
Citizens Demand to Carry Their Weapons Into GOP Convention
Secret Service: “NO!”
This doesn't even begin to factor in the possibility of an ISIS terrorist attack on the arena during the convention. Without the right to protect themselves, those at the Quicken Loans Arena will be sitting ducks," it continued. At least that’s one perspective. |
by Marcinho Savant
Staff Writer Quicken Loans Arena is home to the upcoming Republican national convention, in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland is ranked the city with its population of 397,106 residents, the ninth most dangerous city in America. Forbes cites a violent crime rate of 1,363 per 100,000 residents. Last weekend, multiple online petitions circulating, demanding permission for attendees of the event days, to carry their, legally registered, concealed weapons into the venue, as a matter of concerns for self-protection in such a statistically dangerous town. The most popular appears on change.org. It contains the following statements:... MORE |
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