Benton Candidate Forum

Judicial Candidates will be in South Bossier Monday

The three candidates for District Judge will be in attendance at the South Bossier Citizen’s Assembly meeting on Monday. Whit Graves, Mike Nerren and John Slattery will be there for a meet and greet at 5:30. The meeting is at 6 PM. 
State Senator Barrow Peacock and Councilman Scott Irwin will also attend.
The meeting will be held at the Shady Grove Recreation Center at 3949 Wayne Avenue.

Candidate Contributions in 26th JDC Judge's Race

If anyone is interested in checking out the contributions to the candidates for judge, here are the links.

Michael J. (Mike) Nerren

Whitley R. (Whit) Graves

John B. Slattery, Jr.

Judge's Post and Comments

I don't know why, but some comments are not showing on the post regarding the judge's race. There are over 200 comments, I honestly don't know if the number of comments affects it or not.

Let's use this post to continue discussion on the judge's race or anything else you feel inclined to discuss.

Local Charity to hold fundraiser

If you want to have some family fun and help out a great cause, you need to go to Hot Wheels South tomorrow for a fundraiser for David’s Gift.
A local charity founded in April 2012 by Gabriel & Audrey McCormick, David’s Gift is a nonprofit charity which will provide funds for caskets and other funeral expenses of children who have passed away. David’s Gift is inspired by the McCormick’s son, David, who went to be with the Lord in 2004. By providing this service, parents and family members will be able to plan a special memorial and spend more time comforting each other without having the added burden and stress of figuring out where the money will come from.
Tomorrow's David's Day Fundraiser is more like a festival with bounce houses, facepainting, rock climbing, pony rides, auctions, and concerts!
Hot Wheels South, 1902 Alfred Lane off Barksdale Boulevard from Noon until 7PM.
You can check it out on the fundraiser Facebook Page. David’s Gift webpage is here.

Things that go Boom in the night

Did you hear it? I did.
Muffled boom, my windows shook in Benton. 
First conjecture was that it was a meteorite, now the Webster Sheriff has confirmed it was a bunker explosion at Camp Minden.
The conspiracy theories are a lot more fun.
I posted mine on my personal Facebook account.
The definitive word. It was a meth lab in a trailer in Princeton, blew up. On its way down looked like a meteor. Landed on a bunker at Camp Minden.
Everyone is right.

An unnamed friend one-upped me.

You left out the key part...the Fez wearing folks were behind it.

What's your theory? (Facts be damned).

Hit the Links for the Lions

The Krewe of Aescepius and the Shreveport Red River Lions are sponsoring a charity golf tournament. “Hit the Links for the Lions” will be held October 6th at Meadowlake Golf Club in Keithville.
If you want to help but don’t golf for $10 you can join in for lunch, buy a few raffle tickets and shop the silent auction.
Golfers need to go ahead and get those applications in.
Here is the link for full information.

Meet Willie Jones

I've never watched the TV show X-Factor, but I did catch this video today. This young man is amazing, and I'm sure it's not the last we will hear of him.
You have to watch this if you haven't seen it. 

Fundraiser for BCPD Officer

The Bossier Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 39 and Bossier City Police Local 645 will host a lunch fundraiser Friday, Sept. 21 beginning at 11 a.m. in front of the Bossier City Police Department, 620 Benton Road, to benefit Bossier City Police Officer Chris Davis who has spent these past several weeks battling the West Nile virus.
The money raised Friday will help offset out of pocket medical expenses for Officer Davis.
Lunches of grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage, chips and drinks will be available for purchase to the public as well as to all city employees including police and fire personnel for a donation in the amount of their choice

Bossier City man arrested for child porn

Forty year old David Mitcham Conerly has been arrested by Bossier City Police on charges of pornography involving juveniles.
The case developed after Conerly left a laptop at Best Buy for repairs and employees spotted the porn and called police.

Channel 12 has the complete story.