The Times would like to hear from employees of the General Motors assembly plant who will be affected by the elimination of the second shift.

Police are investigating the discovery of a decomposed body that was found this morning in a car in the parking lot of Summer Grove Baptist Church.

Paul Carmouche, candidate for Louisiana's 4th Congressional District, will open his campaign headquarters on Monday. The grand opening is 6 to 8 p.m. at 4847 Line Avenue. Free popcorn and hotdogs will be available. Call (318) 703-3711 or email info@carmoucheforcongress.com for more information.

Eddie Brossette has gained the endorsement of Former Louisiana State Senator Syd Nelson in his run for first judicial court judge of Caddo Parish.

Shreveport native William Joyce has been named winner of the 2008 Louisiana Writer Award.

A Ringgold man faces multiple charges after leading authorities on a brief chase in Bossier Parish.

WINNFIELD, La. (AP) — A grand jury in central Louisiana will weigh criminal charges against a former police officer who is accused of jolting a handcuffed man nine times with a Taser before the suspect died, a prosecutor announced Monday.

A man who attempted to rob a convenience store early this morning got a big surprise when the clerk dashed him with coffee and a cleaning solution.

Southern Hills Business Association will have a meet the candidates event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at its conference center, 9701 Baird Road in Shreveport. Candidates for Caddo district attorney, city marshal, 4th Congressional District representative, Juvenile Court and City Court judges and more have been invited. Each candidate will have a few minutes to describe his or her platform. Candidates also will staff display tables where they can address questions and comments. There will be no debate or panel discussion.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) _ The Reverends Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton are scheduled to speak Tuesday at a gathering of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The group, founded in New Orleans, is holding its 50th anniversary convention in the area this week. Jackson is scheduled to address a breakfast meeting; Sharpton, a luncheon.