Representative barbara norton

State Sen. Tarver and Norton, as of Friday morning, were the remaining Democratic candidates for Senate District 39 race.

Jim Slagle, of Vivian, is the only Republican candidate for the district's election. Earlier this week, and only days after qualifying ended, Tarver filed challenges against Democratic candidates Norton and Shante' Wells regarding their residency. On Thursday, Wells dropped from the race.

Tarver alleged in the challenge that Norton moved to a residence in the block of Spyglass Circle in June , located in District 38, but changed her voter's registration to a residence located in the block of McAlpine Street in July -- a residence in District 39 owned by Fannie Dixon and where Ronnie J.

Mayfield also resides -- among other accusations. More than a dozen witnesses were called to testify on the matter, beginning with Bill Tuggle, director of Probation and Parole office in Shreveport, and Kathy Reedy, a Probation and Parole officer. The two testified that the McAlpine Street home was visited at least once a month, usually by Reedy, since at least May because Mayfield is on probation which requires the monthly visits.

However, in we were made aware via informal notification that at some point false allegations were made to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, who, after reviewing these allegations, declined to proceed and also these allegations were sent to the Attorney General who declined to proceed as the allegations were not valid.

These are the same allegations from that both agencies reviewed and found to be unsubstantiated. It is also interesting that the same false allegations were printed by the same publication in around election time as they have repeated their actions again. All assistance provided on behalf of the City are in-kind services. Although our office does not have a full list of in-kind services rendered by the City, we do know that those services are inclusive of the presence of law enforcement, the securing of the parade route and roadways along the route, and other services the city provides for all parades held within its jurisdictional limits.

Further, assumptions were made regarding my income and financial status which are grossly inaccurate. I enjoy serving the people of the Northwest Louisiana Region as well as the people of our great state.

My service has never been driven by the legislative salary, as noted above, my means of private income is more than substantial to handle all of my living and other expenses. It is my sincere goal, and desire to continue to serve the people of this regions sic as Senator and to carry on the legacy of 31 years that has been created through the African-American History Parade and to continue to organize this parade for the celebration of history and the enjoyment of all citizens.

It is my hope that before the publication circulates an article about any citizen of our area, they will perform a reasonable diligence to ensure the information intended for print is accurate. Copyright KSLA. All rights reserved. Skip to content. Getting Answers. Great Health Divide. Taking Back Our Streets. Programming Schedule. Latest Newscasts. Investigate TV. Gray DC Bureau.

Caddo court rules in favor of state Sen. Greg Tarver, disqualifying state Rep. By Kenley Hargett. Updated: Aug. Share on Facebook. Email This Link. Share on Twitter. Share on Pinterest. Share on LinkedIn.