David Specht

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Specht: Happy Holidays from BIZ, Specht Newspapers

I wanted to take a moment and thank you for your business and relationship over the past year (and beyond). I truly feel blessed...

Specht: Revamp the state income tax code? It’s easier said than...

As we round out 2022, many businesses are thinking about the end of their calendar/fiscal year, and their tax burdens here in the Bayou...

Broadmoor group issues opinions on Caddo tax propositions

 The Broadmoor Neighborhood Association voted Tuesday to support two Caddo Parish School Board tax renewals and oppose a third.  The three propositions will be...

Proposal would prevent rogue police from keeping badge

Wesley Muller | Louisiana Illuminator A police officer who causes someone’s death or serious injury while violating their civil rights can be dismissed from their...

Specht: DiamondJacks’ returning? It’s a marriage of convenience at best

When voters in St. Tammany Parish rejected the idea of locating a casino there, it set into motion the possibility of DiamondJacks, or whatever...

BPCC, NLTCC partner to offer LPN-to-RN program in DeSoto Parish

Bossier Parish Community College, in partnership with Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College, will offer its LPN to RN program in Desoto Parish. Prerequisite classes will...

Edwards suggests broad COVID vaccine mandates after FDA approval

By William Patrick | The Center Square Gov. John Bel Edwards laid a foundation for mandatory COVID-19 vaccines across large sections of Louisiana on...

Shipping continues at blistering pace, UPS earns $2.7B in Q2

ATLANTA (AP) — UPS had another strong quarter with shipments to homes continuing at a brisk pace, though revenue at home, its biggest market,...

Free Business Forum Wednesday: Thriving in a Digital Economy

Digital anthropologist and futurist Brian Solis share on BIZ Magazine/Bossier Chamber Business Forum July 14 Join us Wednesday, when renowned digital anthropologist and futurist Brian...

Stocks open slightly higher, keeping S&P 500 near record

Stocks are edging mostly higher in early trading on Wall Street Wednesday, keeping the S&P 500 hovering just below the record high it set...