SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The Shreveport City Council pushed forward a proposed ordinance to reduce the penalty for the possession of marijuana.The ordinance is sponsored by Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor and Councilman John Nickelson.“I don’t believe people should be threatened with arrest or incarceration for possessing small quantities of marijuana,” Nickelson said.If passed, people 18 or older in possession of 14 grams or less of marijuana will be fined $50 or tasked with community service.During the meeting, many people seemed to support the proposal, including police chief Ben...…SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The Shreveport City Council pushed forward a proposed ordinance to reduce the penalty for the possession of marijuana.The ordinance is sponsored by Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor and Councilman John Nickelson.“I don’t believe people should be threatened with arrest or incarceration for possessing small quantities of marijuana,” Nickelson said.If passed, people 18 or older in possession of 14 grams or less of marijuana will be fined $50 or tasked with community service.During the meeting, many people seemed to support the proposal, including police chief Ben...WW…

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins is campaigning for a spot in the U.S. Senate.I’m running for the United States Senate because our country and Louisiana are at a crossroads. Washington’s political games are making us sick. My experience is different than most politicians, and it’s time to take a new road. I hope you will join me, we can get there together.Perkins is running for the seat held by Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy.Perkins is a U.S. Army veteran and graduate of West Point Academy who served three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning the the rank of captain...…SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins is campaigning for a spot in the U.S. Senate.I’m running for the United States Senate because our country and Louisiana are at a crossroads. Washington’s political games are making us sick. My experience is different than most politicians, and it’s time to take a new road. I hope you will join me, we can get there together.Perkins is running for the seat held by Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy.Perkins is a U.S. Army veteran and graduate of West Point Academy who served three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning the the rank of captain...WW…