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Speaker Mike Johnson greeted with Jeffrey Epstein billboard in Shreveport-Bossier
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana was greeted with a billboard demanding he support the public release of Jeffrey Epstein documents as Johnson returned home to Shreveport-Bossier for Congress' summer recess. MoveOn Civic Action, a left-leaning political action committee, said it bought a billboard near Johnson's Bossier City office that says: "Speaker Johnson, stop the Epstein cover up" with a photo of sex offender Epstein, who committed suicide in prison, and President Donald Trump. Trump and Epstein were once friends, but there's been no evidence the president knew about Epstein's crimes. Johnson adjourned the House for summer recess a day early last week as the Epstein debate escalated, including a call from some members in Johnson's own Republican conference who want a vote to release all Justice Department documents related to the case. 'Speaker Johnson and Donald Trump have made their priorities clear — they would rather protect the powerful and corrupt than show Americans the truth,' said Britt Jacovich, spokesperson for MoveOn Civic Action, in a statement. 'Just as Trump promised on the campaign trail, the American people deserve to know who enabled Jeffrey Epstein's abuses. With Speaker Johnson ignoring the public's demands and Trump creating a cover-up, MoveOn members are making sure constituents and the country know exactly who they are protecting." Johnson said last week there is "no daylight" between the Trump administration and that the House and the White House needed "space" to address the issue. "We're not going to play political games with this," Johnson said July 22 in a news conference. Johnson has called Epstein's actions evil and said the controversy over his case isn't a hoax. The billboard will remain up throughout the summer recess, Jacovich said in an email to USA Today Network. More: $10K stolen from Speaker Mike Johnson's campaign committee, confirms campaign official Greg Hilburn covers state politics for the USA TODAY Network of Louisiana. Follow him on Twitter @GregHilburn1. This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Speaker Mike Johnson greeted with Epstein billboard in Shreveport-Bossier
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22-07-2025
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Top 5 stories from the Shreveport Times this week: Friendliest small town, cotton in Louisiana
It has been a busy week in the news cycle for the Shreveport-Bossier area. If you need a refresher on what you missed, here are the top five stories from the Shreveport Times. This small Louisiana town is the friendliest in the South, according to Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure has dubbed Minden, Louisiana, the "friendliest town in the South," with its beautiful "lakes, bayous and charming antique shops." Minden is a northwest Louisiana town that's an outdoor lover's paradise, with lakes and bayous perfect for fishing, boating, kayaking and hiking. There are also unique antique shops and boutiques that make for good shopping opportunities. Minden has an interesting history, which can be explored at the Germantown Colony Museum and the Dorcheat Historical Museum. King Cotton faces 'bleak' future in Louisiana after centuries as backbone crop Cotton, once king in Louisiana, has become little more than an afterthought for farmers whose fertile fields once looked like snow-covered ground with fluffy white bolls during the late summer as harvest approached. But this summer Louisiana producers will plant the fewest acres of cotton in the history of the state as the crop's decline accelerates. Unclean utensils, food contamination | Top Caddo Parish restaurant inspections June 15-21 The Times obtained food safety inspection information for the week of June 15-21, 2025, from the Louisiana Department of Health. The top six addresses with the most critical violations in Caddo Parish are listed, along with an explanation of the finding. All restaurants on the list had at least three critical violations. Caddo Commission ratifies Bernie Sanders resolution On Thursday, July 3, the Caddo Commission voted 7-5 to ratify the special resolution welcoming U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. The ratification of the resolution was passed on a 7-5 vote, with commissioners Gage-Watts, Thomas, Jones, Roy Burrell, Gregory Young, Ron Cothran and Ken Epperson Sr. voting in favor. Chris Kracman, John-Paul Young, Grace Anne Blake, John E. Atkins and Ed Lazarus voted against it. New COVID-19 variant 'Nimbus' causes 'razor blade sore throat.' Here's what to know A new COVID-19 strain, referred to as NB.1.8.1 or "Nimbus," first appeared in the United States sometime near the end of April and is currently the dominant variant in the U.S. The new variant is said to be spreading rapidly throughout the U.S., with the strain making up about 37% of current COVID-19 cases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More: Top 5 stories from the Shreveport Times this week: Jimmy Swaggart dies, 'Big Beautiful Bill' Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Top 5 stories from Shreveport Times: Friendliest small town, cotton in Louisiana Solve the daily Crossword
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10-05-2025
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Check out top five stories from Shreveport Times this week: From soda bans to grand re-openings
It has been a busy week in the news cycle for the Shreveport-Bossier area. If you need a refresher on what you missed, here are the top five stories from the Shreveport Times. U.S. News & World Report has released a list of the "Best States for 2025," in which all 50 states are ranked. On U.S. News & World Report's ranking of the "Best States for 2025," Louisiana came in last at number 50. Frog hunters in Louisiana soon may be able to gig the amphibious delicacies without leaving their guns behind if lawmakers pass legislation to end the ban on possessing firearms while seeking the creatures at night in the state's boundless bayous, marshes and swamps. Senate Bill 106 by Republican Sen. Eddie Lambert of Gonzales has cleared the Senate on a unanimous vote. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has issued an executive order banning the purchase of sodas and candy with food stamps for those on the federal nutrition assistance program SNAP, continuing the state's full-court press to implement U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" agenda. British TikTokers @JoshandJase traveled from Houston, Texas to Shreveport, Louisiana, after hearing the city is the third most populated city in Louisiana. However, when Josh and Jase arrived at their hotel in Shreveport, they found their room conditions to be less than savory. More: Not their first crawfish: video surfaces of British influencers previous visit to Shreveport The historic Fairmont Shreveport officially reopened Tuesday, May 5, following a $21 million renovation. Built in 1952, the Fairmont has long been a fixture of the Shreveport skyline and community. Its recent renovation honors the buildings mid-century roots while providing critical upgrades to infrastructure, apartment interiors and shared spaces. Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Top 5 stories from Shreveport Times this week: Soda bans to grand re-opening
