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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.

It’s a new year, and 2008 promises to bring ever greater opportunities for Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana and our nation. That’s why I have a new web home for ‘The Talk of the Town’. As Publisher, Executive Editor, and General Manager of ShreveTalk.com, I am excited about the potential for reporting news, without bias or agenda. more...

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BREAKING WX 8-21-08 Tropical Storm Fay Floods Fla - 3rd Landfall Expected Near Jacksonville
Thursday, Aug 21, 2008 12:13pm

JACKSONVILLE, FL From CNN (By: Tom Pace, Talk of the Town) BREAKING WX: 12N 8-21-08 The flooding rains from Tropical Storm Fay could reach up to 30 inches. That's not good news for Florida residents around the Jacksonville-Daytona Beach area, as Fay slowly churns its way to the east coast, dumping 21 inches of rain at Cape Canaveral alone. As of 11 a.m. ET Thursday, the storm was just off the coast of central Florida about 15 miles east-northeast of Daytona Beach, the National Hurricane Center said. Right now, it's watching, waiting,... [more]

BREAKING 11am 8-21-08 "Sad Day for YWCA"- All White Board Members & Legal Counsel Resign
Thursday, Aug 21, 2008 11:27am

SHREVEPORT, LA (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: YWCA NEWS 11am 8-21-08 The YWCA of Northwest Louisiana is facing yet another crisis: this time, apparently from within. The BIG Question is "Can the Y return to diversity?" Calling it "A sad day for the YWCA," Debbie Martin, now, former YWCA board member and treasurer tells "The Talk of the Town with Tom Pace" that she and the four other white board members, plus, the YWCA's legal counsel, have all resigned as of Wednesday, August 20th, 2008. &... [more]

WX UPDATE 11am 8-20-08 Sct'd Showers & T'storms Thurs-Fri-Sat: Highs Near 91 - Warmer Mon
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2008 10:45pm

SHREVEPORT, LA (By: Tom Pace, Talk of the Town) WX UPDATE: 11:30pm 8-20-08 Beneficial rains brought relief to many parched lawns across Shreveport-Bossier the past couple of days. Now, the chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms drops to about 40% over Thursday, Friday and part of Saturday. According to the National Weather Service, highs will still be below normal for this time of the year, only about 87 Thursday, then near 91 Friday, Saturday and Sunday, edging upwards to near 95 by Monday. [more]

BREAKING 8-20-08 Sci-Port Louisiana’s Science Center Named in Top 10 by Parents Magazine
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2008 3:09pm

SHREVEPORT, LA (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: COMMUNITY NEWS 2:15pm 8-20-08 There were smiles all around, when it was announced Wednesday, that Sci-Port Discovery Center’s new name will soon be “Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center.” Ann Fumarolo, Sci-Port President and CEO, made the formal name change announcement during a noon press conference, August 20th at the downtown science center. (Click here to listen to Fumarolo’s interview with Tom Pace on “The Talk of the Town.”) In addition to celebrating their 10th Anniversary thi... [more]

BREAKING 8pm 8-20-08 Air Tragedy in Madrid: Spainair Jet Crashes on Takeoff - 153 Killed
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2008 2:09pm

MADRID, SPAIN From CNN (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: PLANE CRASH 8pm 8-20-08 Tragedy unfolded in the skies above Madrid this morning when a Spanish plane with more than 170 people on board crashed in flames Wednesday at Madrid's Barajas Airport, now with the latest death toll of 153 people, reported by the media. CNN reports the crash during take off reportedly followed an explosion on board the budget airline jet, sending up a plume of smoke visible from several kilometers away. The Spanair Flight JK5022 was carrying 172 people. Ther... [more]

BREAKING 11am 8-20-08 Gasoline Prices Drop for 34th Day In a Row: Down 40 Cents a Gallon
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2008 11:06am

NEW YORK, NY From CNN (By: Tom Pace, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: GAS WATCH 11am 8-20-08 American motorists are breathing a collective sigh of relief, as the country's Gas Watch shows the average price of a gallon of gasoline has dropped nearly 40 cents over the past 34 days. Locally across Shreveport-Bossier, the price for gas has dropped as low as $3.42 a gallon. Nationally, CNNMoney reports, the price of regular gasoline fell to $3.717 a gallon from $3.73 a day earlier, according to a survey of gas station credit card swipes from motorist group AAA and the Oil Price Informati... [more]

BREAKING MILITARY 10:30am 8-20-08 Russia Angered: Poland Signs Missle-Shield Deal with U.S.
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2008 10:16am

WARSAW, POLAND From CNN (By: Tom Pace, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: MILITARY NEWS 10:30am 8-20-08 The giant bear is not happy with the latest efforts by the United States and Poland to shore up their missle defense systems. According to CNN, the two countries Wednesday signed an agreement to base U.S. ballistic missile interceptors in Poland, a move that angered Russia. Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski and U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice signed the deal and hailed it as a breakthrough in international cooperation. They said the missiles would be used only for ... [more]

ENERGY NEWS 8-20-08 "Everything Green Expo" Debuts at S'port Convention Center: Aug. 22-24
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2008 10:10am

SHREVEPORT, LA (By: Tom Pace, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS 10am 8-20-08 Energy conservation is the #1 topic on everybody's mind: that's why the first-ever Green Expo is being held this weekend at the Shreveport Convention Center, August 22-24. Four local solar companies and one geothermal company based in south Louisiana will display and speak at the Everything Green Expo. A footnote about solar and geothermal energy: these products qualify for greater than 50% net discounts from the purchase price in direct cash payments and tax credits. &nbs... [more]

SCHOOL NEWS 9PM 8-19-08 Shreveport Police Crack Down on Sagging Pants, School Truancy
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008 9:26pm

SHREVEPORT, LA (By: Tom Pace, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: SCHOOL NEWS 9pm 8-19-08 It's the first week back to school, and as the bell rings for students throughout the city, Shreveport Police will be cracking down on children who try to skip school, as well as those wearing "saggy pants." Truancy can cause a lot of trouble for the community -- kids who skip school do not get their educations and oftentimes commit crimes while adults are away at work. According to Shreveport Police P.I.O. Kaycee Hargrave, last year 216 truancy citations were i... [more]

BREAKING WX 8pm 8-19-08 Tropical Storm Fay Could Become Hurricane: "Boomerang" Florida
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008 7:38pm

NAPLES, FL From CNN (By: Tom Pace, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: WX UPDATE 8pm 8-19-08 A spinoff from Tropical Storm Fay battered the eastern coast around Naples, Florida on Tuesday spawning seven tornadoes, along with high winds and heavy rains. Fay could strengthen into a hurricane when it swings over Florida again Thursday, according to the center. A hurricane watch has been issued for Florida's east coast, from north of Flagler Beach to Altamaha Sound. "This storm is going to be with us for a while," said Florida Gov. Charlie Crist. "Looks like it could be a... [more]

MUSIC FESTIVAL 4pm 8-19-08 Burton Guitar Festival Ticket Sales Brisk for Sat, Aug 23rd Event
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008 4:34pm

SHREVEPORT, LA (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: MUSICAL FESTIVAL 4pm 8-19-08 Ticket sales are quite brisk for the 3rd James Burton International Guitar Festival this Saturday night, August 23rd, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame member and Shreveport native, James Burton welcomes headliner Emmy Lou Harris and 16 other top music acts to the Municipal Auditorium. Click here for an Exclusive “One-on-One” interview with James Burton, by Tom Pace, Executive Editor & Publisher of “The Talk of the Town.” During the in... [more]

BREAKING: 8-19-08 Sci-Port Name Change & 10th Anniversary Plans to be Revealed Aug. 20th
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008 11:59am

SHREVEPORT, LA (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: COMMUNITY NEWS 12N 8-19-08 Sci-Port Discovery Center will celebrate its 10th Anniversary in November with a new name.The official announcement revealing the name change and logo will happen this Wednesday, August 20th at a noon press conference and Executive Committe meeting at the center. Besides Sci-Port's slight name expansion, the announcement of their 10-Year Anniversary plans will be outlined at the press conference, that leads up to the official November celebration. Al... [more]

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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...

Halftime: Alabama 27-Colorado 14, Dec. 30th, 2007      Halftime: Alabama 27-Colorado 14, Dec. 30th, 2007 Final: Alabama 30-Colorado 24 at 10:27pm in PetroSun I-BowlCinderella didn't get the glass slipper tonight. Colorado tried in the last 1.5 seconds, but the old "hook-and-ladder" pass, then laterals. fell short.The Buffs put up a good fight, but in the end, 'Bama recorded their 7th victory, posting a 7-6 winning season for 2007, for 1st year head Coach Ni...

Wine for the Holidays with Bill Dunn: Part 4 on "T      Wine for the Holidays with Bill Dunn: Part 4 on "Talk of the Town with Tom Pace" Wine for the Holidays with Bill Dunn, Part 4 of 4, Brought to you by: Ristorante’ Giuseppe, in the Uptown Shopping Center, Shreveport, LA By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, SBLive!“Fine as Wine.” Seems I’ve heard that expression all my life, but never realized how true it was…and, still is, today. When I was with Bill D...

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