City budget allows for more police officers
We had an interesting discussion going on in the comment section of the post entitled City elections around the corner.Among the comments were the following:AnonymousJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:33 PMNo I'm...
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Harvey vs Hanisee: Part Two
Larry HaniseeCall it the battle of the good guys.In the closest local election in anyone’s memory, Larry Hanisee won the Special Election for City Council District 5 in October of 2011. The seat had...
View ArticleThe X Factor
X Factor Definition: a hard-to-describe influence or quality; an important element with unknown consequences.Everyone was set for a re-match in the District 5 council race, when at the last hour of the...
View ArticleCandidates for April 6th primary
A complete list of candidates for the April 6th primary election.Town of Benton AldermanDistrict 1 Richard Arness JacksonDistrict 2 Linda Ann GatesDistrict 3 Kenneth Earl ShiflettRonald Louis...
View ArticleActivists Re-Launch Campaign to Repeal Louisiana's Creationism Law
Senator Karen Carter Peterson (D-New Orleans) recently filed SB 26 to repeal the Louisiana Science Education Act, Louisiana’s misnamed and misguided creationism law. Since its passage in 2008, the...
View ArticleSaturday Elections: One Prediction
Saturday is election day for municipal offices in Bossier Parish. There are only two contested council races in Bossier City, and I have a prediction for one of them.First, the one I won't predict is...
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Dumbing down our schools
For years all we have heard in Louisiana is that education is the key to any future economic improvement and success. Our Governor travels the country touting his success in reforming education. It's...
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Harvey, Hanisee in runoff
Where have we heard that one before? Last time it came down to two votes.Looks like (for a change) my prediction was correct.Tommy Harvey ran first, Larry Hanisee second and Mischa Angel is out.Runoff...
View ArticleCongratulations to Tommy Harvey
Tommy Harvey was elected to the Bossier City Council tonight with 53.24% of the vote. All three school tax renewals passed. Congratulations to Tommy Harvey and Thank You to Larry Hanisee for years of...
View ArticlePolice Week
PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY AND POLICE WEEK, 2013 - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Day after day, police officers in every corner of America suit up, put on...
View ArticleLocal governments show disrespect to our fallen peace officers
Update 2: The flag at the Sheriff's substation on Viking Drive was flown at half-staff today.Update: The City of Bossier City has lowered their flags to half-mast and apologizes for being unaware of...
View ArticleJust a reminder
Just a reminder to our local officials who are responsible for such things. The flag should be flown at half-mast next Monday until noon in honor of Memorial Day.These are the days that the flag is...
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Memorial Day 2013
Monday is Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day. It is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.Traditional observance of Memorial day has diminished over the...
View ArticleFunny Bone Guy wants to turn me in to the FBI
If you have followed the blog at all, you have doubtless seen comments on several threads from someone we have identified as the ‘Funny Bone Guy’. As I told him, and will repeat again, I have no...
View ArticleBullying trial takes on new significance
The bullying trial of Jason Thomas has been dragging on for a couple of years now in Bossier District Court. Thomas was originally charged with cyber bullying against Danielle Cox, a minor. ‘ur not...
View ArticleCouncil says farewell to Jones, Hanisee
Tommy Harvey was sworn in to replace Larry Hanisee on the Bossier City Council. Harvey replaces Hanisee on his 2nd attempt at the office. Hanisee served previously and was elected the last time to fill...
View ArticleMy Bossier Buy, Sell & Trade Page on Facebook
For all of Bossier Parish, if you're on Facebook go join the group.https://www.facebook.com/groups/516885078378875/
View ArticleHappy Fourth of July
Celebrate the day. Give thanks for what our forefathers established for us in this country, and for the sacrifices made to keep it.Listen to our official 'national march', The Stars and Stripes...
View ArticleBill Moore
I was shocked to learn of the death of Bill Moore. I first met Bill a couple of years ago, although I already felt that I knew him somewhat. Bill was one of the good guys, smart, funny and had a great...
View ArticleThis and That
I know it's been a while since I posted anything, just a little case of being burned out. I have been keeping up with Funny Bone Guy's rants (or FBG, as it has been shortened for convenience).FBG is...
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