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Here's the Irony in Mayor Cedric Glover's Deadline for Shreveport Dog Park

Robert and Erin — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:31:59 +0000

We checked out calendar to begin planning for June and noticed that June 21st is “Take Your Dog to Work Day — the same day as Mayor Cedric Glover’s deadline for the Shreveport Dog Park! I’m sure the judge had no idea the two dates would coincide, but I think it’s so funny and wonder [...]

Oklahoma Tornado Victim Finds Dog Under Rubble During Interview [VIDEO]

Robert and Erin — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:04:46 +0000

For many of us, our pets are like our children. We love them so much. The tragedy in Oklahoma has been devastating and hundreds of families are starting over. Teachers, who ordinarily wouldn’t even be allowed to hug their students, using their bodies to shield their students… Families searching for word of their loved ones

Hey Girl, Ryan Gosling Is This Week's Hump Day Hunk

Robert and Erin — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:38 +0000

I hope these lovely photos of Ryan Gosling will help you get over that mid-week slump. The lovely Mr. Gosling was born in November 1980 in London, Ontario. He has starred in "The Notebook," "Crazy, Stupid, Love" and "The Ides of March" to name a few.

How You Can Help the Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Robert and Erin — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:19:48 +0000

Twenty four hours after the devastating tornado ripped through Moore, Oklahoma and surrounding areas many folks around the ArkLaTex are asking, ‘How can I help?’ Well, there are many ways, but two of the quickest and most efficient are cash donations to the Red Cross and the Salvation Army.. Both organizations already have people on [...]

Powerful Pictures Urge People to Pray for Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Robert and Erin — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:46:28 +0000

The devastating tornado that cut a swath of destruction through Moore, Oklahoma on Monday (May 20) has left at least 24 people dead and an unknown number injured and displaced. People in Shreveport-Bossier and across the country are showing their support for those affected by the twister, donating money, food and more. Most importantly, people are showing their support by keeping the victims and their families in their thoughts and prayers, sharing heartfelt pictures on social media sites with the hashtag, #prayforoklahoma.

Robert & Erin Pay for Play to Help Red Cross

Robert and Erin — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:28:58 +0000

Oklahoma has been devastated by a massive tornado and lots of local folks want to know what they can do to help. We are letting you run the radio station this morning. If you call us at 320-9696 and pledge $9.65 to the Red Cross we will play your favorite song. You are on your [...]

Mudbug Madness Kicks Off on Thursday in Shreveport

Robert and Erin — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:21 +0000

It’s almost time for Mudbug Madness for this year. The festival opens on Thursday at noon in downtown Shreveport.We all love our boiled crawfish around here and that will be the biggest seller at the festival. You’ll find them traditional, unlike the weird things we put in the crawfish pot. We love the music and [...]

Massive Tornado Rips Through Oklahoma City Area

Robert and Erin — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:49:39 +0000

A massive tornado estimated by meteorologists to be up to two miles wide and with winds exceeding 200 miles per our churned through Oklahoma City's suburbs this afternoon (May 20th), causing significant property damage for the second day in a row, as part of a severe weather outbreak that was expected to spread in other parts of America's Midwest.

'Build the Dog Park' Song Takes Big Bite at Mayor Glover

Robert and Erin — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:03:09 +0000

With all the controversy lately surrounding the building – or not building – of a dog park in Shreveport, you knew it was only a matter of time before someone wrote a song about it. Well, Shreveporter Jimmy Lynch has! The song is called “Sittin’ In the Dog Park”, it’s sung to the tune of [...]

Kylee and Sam Tsui Deliver Stunning Cover of Pink's 'Just Give Me a Reason'

Robert and Erin — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:32:21 +0000

If Pink’s latest single “Just Give Me a Reason” struck a chord with you, this cover version by Kylee and YouTube veteran Sam Tsui will blow you away. The spot-on cover helps mark Kylee‘s YouTube debut. The 18-year-old Japanese-American pop singer is signed to DefStar Records, but only launched her YouTube channel last week. Sam Tsui, who’s been [...]

Erin's Son Sends Thanks from Marine Basic Training

Robert and Erin — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:57:39 +0000

My son is now in the homestretch of his Marine basic training at Parris Island, South Carolina. He sends thanks to all of my friends and listeners who have kept him in your prayers these past couple of months. In the latest letter from JW, he tells me he has so much to share with [...]

More Men Now Wearing Makeup

Robert and Erin — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:48:35 +0000

Men want to look nice and now they are turning to women and traditional female products to find ways to look better. Guys are getting into makeup and grooming more than ever. Last year, men spent around $2.5 billion on skincare and cosmetics. And more than $5 billion was spent on men’s grooming products in [...]

'Bea Arthur Nude' Painting Sells For Almost $2 Million

Robert and Erin — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:16:23 +0000

Last week at an art auction in New York City a painting of late actress Bea Arthur topless sold for $1.9 million. The painting is by artist John Currin, titled “Bea Arthur Naked.”, sold at Christie’s auction of contemporary art on Wednesday. Art experts had expected the painting to fetch between $1.8 million and $2.5 [...]

Margaritaville Looking For Bands, Musicians

Robert and Erin — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:07:36 +0000

Ron Richey, entertainment director at the soon to open Margaritaville Casino joined Erin and me this morning on 96.5 KVKI / 965kvki.com. His message was simple: Margaritaville is looking to hire bands and musicians. Richey told us that Margaritaville, with its’ grand opening scheduled for the 4th of July, will be auditioning bands and musicians [...]

US Marine Holds Umbrella for President Obama — Awkward Photo of the Day

Robert and Erin — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:00:11 +0000

What do you do when you’re the Commander-in-Chief of the largest, most sophisticated military force in the world? You ask members of it to hold the umbrella for you during a press conference, of course! A few photos of President Barack Obama’s Thursday meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan are raising eyebrows, but not [...]

Thursday Storm Hammers Southern Trace Area, South Shreveport (Video)

Robert and Erin — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:41:21 +0000

A severe storm late Thursday afternoon battered the south Shreveport area with hail and high winds. The brunt of the storm was centered from Interstate 49 south of the city eastward toward Ellerbe and Norris Ferrry Roads and the Southern Trace area. Sports talk host Tim Fletcher from 1130 The Tiger took a number of [...]

Robert & Erin Gave Away a Stack of Powerball Tickets

Robert and Erin — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:26:17 +0000

The current jackpot amount is about $550 million and it's expected to go even higher, approaching a sum in excess of $600 million. That's more than a half a billion dollars, folks! We're talking Powerball, of course, and this morning, we gave away a stack of those highly coveted tickets.

Candace Glover Will Beat Kree Harrison on 'American Idol'

Robert and Erin — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:29:53 +0000

The American Idol finalists performed 3 songs last night. And I was not impressed with any of the performances until Candace Glover took the stage for her final number. It was spectacular! I picked Candace to win early in the process. It bothers me, though, because I am typically the kiss of death. No one [...]

Hugh Hefner Buys 27-Year-Old Wife $5 Million Dollar Mansion

Robert and Erin — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:15:30 +0000

Hugh Hefner really loves his 27-year-old Playmate wife Crystal Harris … we’re told he’s created an intricate plan to set her up in a multi-million dollar estate, where no one in his world can displace her once he dies … but there is one hitch. Hef plunked down $5 million last month for a 5,900-square-foot Hollywood Hills mansion, which is [...]

Two Men Experience the Pains of Childbirth Thanks to the Wonders of Science

Robert and Erin — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:05:44 +0000

Is child birth truly the most painful experience in the world for women? More interestingly, could men handle labor pains? Two guys attempted to answer the age-old question by getting hooked up to a machine that simulates contractions via electrical shocks. The results are what we expected: revealing and very funny. A doctor explains to [...]