HEADLINES: Woman "Beaten" By SPD Gets Paid + New Proposal For Failing Caddo Schools

Of course, this week's top story will be Tuesday's election, but there are other stories making headlines today! Take a look:

• Woman allegedly beaten by SPD reaches settlement with City of Shreveport.
  HERE.

• Caddo Schools Superintendent proposes bold new plan to rehaul ailing schools.

• Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal talks to La. residents about his first 10 months in office.

• Man who took Jay-Z's place as Def Jam President, dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound. (cnn.com)

• Lil Wayne is NOT dead! and neither is Katt Williams! (from popeater.com)

• Voters nationwide are experiencing dirty tricks ... Take a look at some of the scams. (aol.com)

• The TIMES also has some GREAT photo galleries with photos of Halloween events, high school and college football games, the Fair, and other special events. Check them out HERE.
  
  
  
  ** There are also a lot of local schools looking for alumni for upcoming class reunions. See if your alma mater is on the list by going HERE.

(Stories pulled from www.shreveporttimes.com unless otherwise noted) - Have a good week!!!!