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Welcome to ‘The Talk of the Town with Tom Pace’, on www.shrevetalk.com. Our message is simple: News, Interviews & Events.

You may have noticed “The Talk of the Town with Tom Pace” has a new web home at Shreveport.com. As Publisher, and Executive Editor, of www.ShreveTalk.com, I am excited about our new partnership with Warren Royal at Shreveport.com, as we become the main provider for reporting news, events, and entertainment, without bias or agenda. more...

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BREAKING: 5pm 7-3-09 Alaska's Sarah Palin Stepping Down as State's Governor, Effective July 31st
Friday, Jul 03, 2009 3:01pm

    WASILLA, AK From CNN (By: Tom Pace, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: NATIONAL POLITICS 5pm 7-3-09 Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin dropped a bombshell today from her hometown of Wasilla: the hockey mom and former 2008 V.P. GOP running mate is quitting early as the state's governor, relinquishing power on July 31st, 2009.    As the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee, Palin had been considered one of the front-runners for the GOP nomination in 2012, CNN reported. "People who know me know that besides faith and family, nothing's more important to me than our beloved Alaska," ... [more]



BREAKING: 3pm 7-3-09 Public Invited to 4th of July Tea Party: Sat, 4pm Bossier City Municipal Complex
Friday, Jul 03, 2009 12:52pm

    BOSSIER CITY, LA (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENT 3pm 7-3-09 Red White and Blue will be theme for the Fourth of July Tea Party to be held Saturday, July 4th on the lawn of the Bossier City Civic Center starting at 4pm.  Titled a Celebration of Freedom at the Bossier City Municipal Complex on Benton Road. The event will celebrate America’s freedom by declaring independence from unchecked government spending. Rob Gaudet, the local event organizer, said “I can think of no better way to celebrate our freedom on July 4th than to do somethin... [more]



BREAKING 1pm 7-3-09 Political Forecast: "Hot & Stormy" in Shreveport: Porn Star Stormy Daniels in Town
Friday, Jul 03, 2009 11:06am

    SHREVEPORT, LA (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: SENATE POLITICS 1pm 7-3-09 Huddled under a big oak tree at Southfield and Youree to escape the blistering 95-degree summer heat in Shreveport, La., the local media stood and questoned porn-star "Stormy" Daniels Friday, July 3rd, 2009. Click here to listen to Stormy's news conference, recordeed by Tom Pace from "The Talk of the Town."The blue-eyed, buxom, blonde was very animated and open fielding questions from the press before entering a local restaraunt to meet with local citizens as she considers a run for the ... [more]



BREAKING METRO WX 7-2-09 Temps Reach 100+ Wed, Thurs; Heat Advisory July 3rd & 4th- Showers Sun
Thursday, Jul 02, 2009 5:25pm

    SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER, LA (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: METRO HEAT ADVISORY 8pm 7-2-09 Seems there's no relief in the near future for the 100+ temperatures across the Shreveport-Bossier area. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory until Saturday at 9pm, with highs expected to reach 102 degrees Friday and Saturday afternoon, and heat index values from 105-109 degrees. While the 4th of July will be hotter than a firecracker, welcome rains are on the horizon: there's a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms forecast for Sunday afternoon... [more]



BREAKING: 7-2-09 It's Official: Mudbugs Hockey with Coach Scott Muscatt Returns to CenturyTel Center
Thursday, Jul 02, 2009 12:53pm

    BOSSIER CITY, LA (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: MUDBUGS HOCKEY RETURNS 3pm 7-2-09 Mudbug Nation should be thrilled. The deal has been signed, sealed, and delivered, and that means, the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs will continue play in the Central Hockey League for the 2009-2010 season at Bossier's CenturyTel Center come this October. In fact, there were lots of smiles Thursday morning, July 2nd, as Mudbugs' new owners, the husband-and-wife team of Tommy and Leslie Scott, held their first official news conference to announce that Ray Delia will s... [more]



BREAKING 7-2-09 Jackson Public Memorial Service Now at L.A. Staples Center: 10am, Tuesday, July 7th
Thursday, Jul 02, 2009 11:55am

    LOS ANGELES, CA From CNN (By: Tom Pace, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: JACKSON MEMORIAL TRIBUTE 2pm 7-2-09 Quote the raven: "Never more, Neverland." with apologies to Edgar Allen Poe, it now appears that Neverland Ranch has been replaced by the Staples Center as the public memorial tribute site for the late Michael Jackson. Now scheduled for 10am, next Tuesday, July 7th, CNN reports that the 20,000 seat Los Angeles Staples Center will serve as the backdrop for an expected overflow crowd for the tribute to the "King of Pop." Michael's memorial service is being he... [more]



BREAKING 7-1-09 Academy Award Winner Karl Malden Dies at Age 97: Won for "Streetcar Named Desire"
Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 8:18pm

    LOS ANGELES, LA From CNN (By: Tom Pace, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: HOLLYWOOD DEATH 10pm 7-1-09 Yet another Hollywood celebrity has died this week. This time, veteran actor Karl Malden died in his sleep, at the age of 97, according to his manager Bud Ross. The veteran actor won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor alongside Marlon Brando in the 1951 epic "Streetcar Named Desire."" Malden also appeared with Brando in another Elia Kazan's classic film, "On the Waterfront." in 1952, in which he was nominated for his role as a priest crusading against crooked ... [more]



BREAKING: PATRIOTISM 7-1-09 Veterans Ave. of Flags Dedication: 9am, 4th of July- Bossier's Northgate
Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 7:50pm

    BOSSIER CITY, LA (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor. Talk of the Town) BREAKING: PATRIOTIC EVENT 10pm 7-1-09 The patriotic spirit and colors will be flying all along Northgate Boulevard in Bossier City on the Fourth of July this year. The public is invited to attend the ceremony this Saturday morning at 9am, as Bossier Mayor Lorenz “Lo” Walker helps dedicate this new patriotic feature known as the "Veterans Avenue of Flags." The 4th of July event will take place in front of Barksdale Federal Credit Union, 700 Northgate Road. Some 100 U.S. flags wi... [more]



BREAKING 5pm 7-1-09 Legendary Elvis Guiitarist James Burton Reflects on Session Work for Jackson 5
Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 2:31pm

    SHREVEPORT, LA (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: JAMES BURTON ON MICHAEL JACKSON'S DEATH  5pm 7-1-09 James Burton is a music legend and icon of the highest order, when it comes to playing the guitar. In fact, Burton was tapped by Elvis Presley to form the TCB Band back in 1969, when Elvis staged his "Come Back Tour." Strangely enough, Burton was also associated with another music icon, the late Michael Jackson, when he became part of the Jackson Five, and James was a session guitarist for the group on some of their early albums... [more]



BREAKING: 6-30-09 Democrat Al Franken Declared Winner in Minn. Senate Race by State Supreme Court
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009 7:32pm

    ST. PAUL, MN From CNN (By: Tom Pace, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: NATIONAL POLITICS 9:30pm 6-30-09 The landscape of the U.S. Senate has been inextricibly changed today, as the Democrats now own a super-majority of votes in the Senate. That's because the Minnesota State Supreme Court ruled that Democrat Al Franken was the winner of the contentious race that played out in the court oveer the past several months.  "We are so thrilled we can finally celebrate this victory and I'm so excited to finally be able to get to work for the people of Minnesota," Franken said at a pr... [more]



BREAKING 6-30-09 Yemenia Airways Jet with 153 people Crashes: Child Found Alive; Search Continues
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009 5:17pm

    COMOROS, YEMEN From CNN (By: Tom Pace, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: AIRBUS CRASH 7:30pm 6-30-09 Yet another Airbus jetliner has crashed.  It's the second time in a month that an Airbus jet has crashed - this one on t$uesday, June 30th, was an Airbus 310 carrying 153 people en route to the island nation of Comoros from Yemen's capital, Sanaa. During rescue efforts, a child has been found alive among the debris of the wreckage, according to CNN. Back on June 1, an Air France Airbus A330 crashed off Brazil while en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, France. All 228 aboard... [more]



BREAKING 1pm 6-30p-09 Michael Jackson's Body for Public Viewing: Fri. July 3rd at Neverland Ranch
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009 10:47am

    LOS ANGELES, CA Frtom CNN (By: Tom Pace, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: MICHAEL JACKSON FUNERAL 1pm 6-30-09  In what is being touted as possibly the largest public funeral ever, said to rival that of Princess Dianna, CNN is now reporting that Michael Jackson's body will return to his Neverland Ranch on Thursday morning for a public viewing on Friday. A private memorial service is scheduled for Sunday  Also, a Jackson will, written in 2002, has been located, according to Jackson family lawyer Londell McMillan. The question of where Jackson will be buried remain... [more]

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Community Spotlight

“Santa Cheney” Comes to Shreveport: Helps With Gift-Giving for Dr. John Fleming & The GOP: 11-21-08 By: Tom Pace
     SHREVEPORT, LA (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) Kind of like Santa Claus, another "heavy-hitter" came to Shreveport, rather early this year.  This time, instead of Rudolph, Air Force 2 guided the way, carrying Vice President Dick Cheney.    Complete with the U.S. flag and sporting tail number 90003, Air Force 2 gently touched down at 10:56 a.m. Friday, November 21st at Shreveport Regional Airport. Cheney was greeted at the bottom of the ramp by Caddo GOP Chairman Jim Allen and six other VIP’s from the Republican party.   There was even a group of Bent...

Deja Two - 3rd Anniversary of Katrina Brings Hurricane Gustav to La. Coast Sept. 1st, 2008- By Tom Pace
     How to Evacuate 2 Million People from a Hurricane…Or, I Survived Hiurricane Gustav (September 1st, 2008)  (Deja Two) A second time around. By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town www.ShreveTalk.com Labor Day, September 1st, 2008, and I'm watching the live television coverage of Hurricane Gustav...a storm that New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin earlier called "The Mother of All Storms."  It's being called the single largest evacuation of people ever from the state of Louisiana. In fact, the Louisiana State Police estimate that some two million people have already ev...

Independence Bowl History: Football, Fans, & Patriotism- By: Tom Pace
       Independence Bowl History: Football, Fans, & PatriotismBy Tom Pace It all started 32 years ago, in 1975. when the board of directors of the Shreveport-Bossier City Sports Foundation conceived the idea of bringing a postseason football game to northwest Louisiana. Applying to the National Collegiate Athletic Association for certification, the group’s efforts were rewarded with the approval of a December 13, 1976 game. Why ‘The Independence Bowl’?  Very simple. In honor of the United States’ 200th birthday, and the strong military presence in the Shreveport-Bossier City area, ...

Tom Pace 'One-On'One' with former Gov. Kathleen Blanco
     Former Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco Looks Back: An Exclusive Interview with Tom Pace, Executive Editor, www.ShreveTalk.com    Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco visited Shreveport on Monday, Oct 29th, 2007.  In a one-hour, exclusive, "A to Z" interview with www.ShreveTalk.com's  own Tom Pace, Louisiana’s Governor expressed herself on such controversial events as Hurricane Katrina, the Charles Foti investigations, and the Jena Six protests. The full hour audio recording of this interview is available here exclusively on SBLive! in two parts.  This reco...

‘Home Design Center’ in Shreveport makes Dream Homes Come True
     One-Stop Shopping Concept features Quality-Look for Today’s LifestyleHome Design Center in Shreveport makes Dream Homes Come TrueBy: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, “Talk of the Town”, www.ShreveTalk.com It’s a concept whose time was long overdue…and it’s located in Shreveport, Louisiana, on the burgeoning southeast side of the city, in the new Alexandrine Shopping Center off East 70th Street, (just down from the Youree Drive corridor.) The Home Design Center is here and now, catering to the wishes and dreams of homeowners and future homeowners, who want to give their home a change in persona...

Happy New Year & I-Bowl Wrap-Up By: Tom Pace
     Happy New Year, and I-Bowl Wrap-Up  By: Tom Pace, Jan 1, 2008 Alabama outlasts Colorado 30-24, December 30th, 2007,  in Shreveport, Louisiana  The Scoreboard Final: Alabama 30-Colorado 24.  My congratulations to the PetroSun Independence Bowl, for putting on yet another, outstanding SEC-Big XII match-up.  The Tide wins in typical I-Bowl fashion, hanging on to a seven-point lead, and finally making a mid-field tackle to end the Buffs last second attempt at a come-from-behind miracle play. Sitting in the press-box on the west side of Independence Stadium, I marvele...

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