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As a news organization, we at KSLA believe we have an obligation to not just inform our community but to try and make it better as well. That's why we formed an editorial board, headed by General Manager James Smith, to take a stand on important issues that affect our community. At the end of each editorial, we invite feedback. Your comments will be posted with the editorial, so please include your first name and last initial. You can see any viewer responses on the individual editorial pages.
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Of all the things the Bossier City Council and mayor are proposing to cut from their budget, it seems the threat of losing some popular routes on the city bus line is striking a chord with residents. More>>
Recent flooding in the Ark-La-Tex should be a reminder to us all that flooding can happen anywhere. More>>
Honest and dignified. You can’t say that about all Louisiana Governors, but you can say that about Former Governor Dave Treen. Treen died last week. More>>
A few days ago I got to see our Anchorman Pat Simon for the first time in almost nine months. More>>
In March I told you about a move in Louisiana to make the DWI laws a lot tougher. I'm happy to report state lawmakers have done that, especially when it comes to drivers who refuse to take a breathalizer test. More>>
Louisiana made national news again when a Justice of the Peace in Tangipahoa Tarish in south Louisiana refused to marry a white woman and a black man. More>>
Shreveport-Caddo needs a master plan, and it must be one that is based on the needs of the people. More>>
The theme this year is "First & Forever" as we reflect on the first experiences people have at the state fair and the memories that last forever, along with being a lot of fun. More>>
If you live in Arkansas, Louisiana or Oklahoma, you are in one of the states at the bottom of a new scorecard that compares overall health system performance. More>>
A couple of events happened recently involving those in the public eye that demonstrate the fact that we hold these people to a different standard. More>>
The other day I received an email that warned unless I call a phone number by a certain date, telemarketers would start calling my cell phone. More>>
A few days ago we announced on our news that our anchorman, Pat Simon, will soon be returning home from Iraq. More>>
I received a lot of viewer response to my editorial on recent bad and rude behavior on the part of Congressman Joe Wilson, Entertainer Kanye West and Tennis Player Serena Williams. More>>
Being a firefighter is dangerous business. And in just a few days, firefighters who died in the line of duty will be honored at a special ceremony in Maryland. More>>
Red light cameras should be installed at busy and dangerous intersections. The Shreveport City Council examined the red light camera issue a few months ago and voted against the idea. More>>
Most of us were taught to be polite and treat others with respect. But some high profile people didn't get that message. More>>
Over the next few days, weeks and even months, the debate over health care in this country is going to hit a fever pitch. More>>
Early detection of breast cancer is critical to survival. More>>
When a fire, set on purpose, destroyed the SRAC offices this past week, it not only had a major impact on SRAC and their operation, but it impacts us all. More>>
