Robert and Erin

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Erin McCarty KIDS: 2 boys both are now driving...PRAY for ME!! BORN: Baton Rouge, La. PETS: Tiger my Boston Terrier.  He is so sweet and loves his Mama!! PET PEEVES: People Who Promise Something, But Can't Deliver and whiners HOBBIES: Poker, but I'm too chicken to play in a real tournament. FAVORITE TV SHOWS: "Jersey Shore", and "Top Chef" FAVORITE MOVIES: "The Wizard Of Oz", "Forrest Gump", "E.T." FAVORITE COLOR: Light Blue FAVORITE CONCERT: Recently saw Journey (it was awesome),  also loved seeing Earth Wind and Fire at Horseshoe.  My favorites over the past dozen years are N-Sync and Tina Turner. FAVORITE SPOT IN S'PORT:  Love Happy Bellys for a great treat.  Herby K's is also on my short list.  I also love Gilliam when the sunflowers are blooming in early summer. It is well worth the short trip. FAVORITE FOOD: Boiled Shrimp and Soft Shelled Crab WHY RADIO:   We have so much fun. PERSONAL QUOTE: "Don't take yourself too seriously."

Schedule

Robert and Erin
M-F 6:00 am - 10:00 am

Earthquake Felt By Residents All Over The Area

Listeners called in all morning to tell us what they felt this morning when an earthquake rumbled through the Arklatex. You can hear the comments right here:

The quake measured 4.3 on the richter scale and was

Category: Shreveport News

Skechers Refunds For Those Shape-Ups

The Federal Trade Commission announced that Skechers USA, Inc. has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges that the company deceived consumers by making unfounded claims that Shape-ups would help people lose weight, and strengthen and tone their buttocks, legs and abdominal muscles

Category: Health, Shreveport News

Earthquake Felt Across Shreveport And Bossier City

At 3:12 a.m. today, a 4.3 magnitude earthquake shook parts of the ArkLaTex.

High School Graduations Beginning

Here's the schedule for high school graduations this week:

May 17 CALVARY GRADUATION
May 19 PARKWAY,AIRLINE and HAUGHTON
May 20 EVANGEL GRADUATION

May 23 FAIR PARK GRADUATION CONVENTION CENTER 5PM
May 23 SOUTHWOOD GRADUATION CONVENTION CENTER 7:30PM
May 24 GREEN OAKS GRADUATION CONVENTION CENTER 5PM
May 24 NORTHWOOD GRADUATION CONVENTION CENTER 7:30PM
May 25 WOODLAWN GRADUATION CONVENTION CENTER 5PM
May 25 NORTH CADDO GRADUATION NORTH CADDO 7PM
May 25 HAMILTON TERRACE GRADUATION BYRD HIGH SCHOOL 7PM
May 25 BYRD GRADUATION CONVENTION CENTER 7:30PM
May 26 SHREVE GRADUATION CONVENTION CENTER NOON
May 26 CADDO MAGNET GRADUATION CONVENTION CENTER 6PM
May 26 HUNTINGTON GRADUATION CONVENTION CENTER 9AM
May 26 BTW GRADUATION CONVENTION CENTER 3PM

Category: Shreveport News

Dad Walks Daughter To School Every Day For 10 Years!

Today is the last day a Florida dad will walk his daughter to school. He's made the walk with her every day for 10 years!


Category: National News

It’s Pink Party Time!

The 19th Annual Pink Party is this Saturday night at the Shreveport Convention Center.
The party begins at 8 pm and goes until midnight. A $10 donation at the door benefits Easter Seals Louisiana with their mission of helping individuals achieve independence through a variety of programs and services

Car Seat Recall Alert

Note for parents today about a child seat recall. Manufacturer Dorel is recalling 17 hundred Comfy Carry and OnBoard35 infant-safety rear-facing seats. The seats were sold without the seat base which is mandatory to meet federal safety standard requirements. The affected models are: Comfy

Category: National News

“Legally Blonde” On Local Stage This Week

The play, "Legally Blonde" is being staged by the Shreveport Little Theater Academy beginning Wednesday and running through Saturday. Tickets are $22. Call (318) 424-4439 for more information.

Dates
•Wednesday, May 16, 2012 @ 7:30 pm
•Thursday, May 17, 2012 @ 7:30 pm
•Friday, May 18, 2012 @ 7:30 pm
•Saturday, May 19, 2012 @ 2:00 pm
•Saturday, May 19, 2012 @ 7:30 pm

Category: Shreveport News

My Friend Messes Up Her Mother’s Day Gift

My friend Leslie told me this story about how she ruined what her hubby got her for Mother's Day. Listen to this funny story:

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Is It OK To Breast Feed A 3-Year-Old?

This Time magazine cover is generating lots of buzz.  It shows mom Jamie Lynne Grumet breast-feeding her 3-year-old son.  For me, this is just bizarre.  Grumet is a a stay-at-home mom in Los Angeles who says her mother breastfed her until she was 6 years old.

Category: Health, National News

My Very Favorite Mother’s Day Gift

This is from a couple of years ago, I was in Memphis with my oldest son for one of his many soccer tournaments.  During our trip, he told me he forgot to bring some white t-shirts (which he sometimes wears under his jersey) so I went to a Dollar Store and bought him a pack. 

Category: Events, Shreveport News

Shreveport Job Fair For Goodwill

Goodwill Industries is hosting a Job Fair and much more on Saturday.  You can get all the details in my interview from this morning: