‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring...

Now, with less restrictive Covid precautions, the women of Shreveport-Bossier City are ready to take on the world. The ladies on the following pages mean business, and they are ready to inspire us to new heights -- there is no glass ceiling here. Make sure and give them a call.

To keep everyone safer, including vulnerable populations such as seniors and those with underlying health conditions, it is recommended that large gatherings be avoided. Even small groups are encouraged to be limited to only individuals who have been quarantining together.

The Caddo Commission recently agreed to pay to move the monument from the north side of the courthouse to private property in DeSoto Parish near, but not on, the Mansfield State Historical Site, which preserves 178 acres of the Civil War battlefield where the Battle of Mansfield occurred on April 8, 1864.

The quality of life of every citizen of Shreveport must be a top priority for local government officials. Public safety is a crucial responsibility of all elected representatives of the people, including the mayor and the city council.

The Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Business Development Connection is once again honoring local businesswomen through the annual ATHENA Leadership Award Luncheon, which will be held from 12-1:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the Sam s Town Hotel & Casino. Registration begins at 11:30 a.