Justin Massoud
Though we in Shreveport-Bossier like to think every day is Mardi Gras, in reality the end of the 2013 Mardi Gras season falls on one specific day that changes every year.
The Krewe of Centaur showcased amazing floats, great costumes and no small amount of Mardi Gras beads at their annual Mardi Gras parade in Shreveport this past Saturday (February 2). We were lucky enough to have the chance to ride in our own Townsquare Media Shreveport float during the event, taking in the sights and sounds of the estimated 200,000 people who showed up to party.
Check out all the great photos we took during the parade and let us know if you see yourself in any of them!
Just in case you somehow forgot, today is Super Bowl Sunday. Between the onslaught of Super Bowl commercials, Super Bowl memes and Shreveport-Bossier Super Bowl parties, Google has decked out its ubiquitous video sharing website YouTube with Super Bowl videos, football minutia and more.
It's the big day, February 3! Super Bowl 47 starts soon. All across Shreveport-Bossier, the crowds are gathering, the beer is flowing and the dip is ready. But maybe in all that pre-game haste, you forgot exactly what time the big game starts.
Here's a run-down of what time Super Bowl 47 starts, who the halftime show features and more.
Check out the 40 songs in KVKI's rotation for the month of February.
We're hooking up you up with a special treat: early access to tickets to our next big event, Flashback Party 2013! It's a retro-themed party that celebrates the best of the past few decades. So whether you love 70s disco, 80s hair bands or 90s grunge, there's a special place just for you.
Check out the 40 songs in KVKI's rotation for the month of January.
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra brought its festive melange of Christmas music to Bossier's CenturyLink Center last night. Al Pitrelli and company sufficiently rocked the audience, but singer Chloe Lowery made them cry.
On December 14, Newtown, Connecticut suffered the very worst. Now, we want to show them the very best. Here are several ways Shreveport, Bossier City and all of Louisiana can show their love and support to those affected by the senseless tragedy.
President Barack Obama addressed the media and the nation following this morning's deadly school shooting in Newtown, Conn. that left over two dozen people, mostly young children, dead. The commander-in-chief fought back tears, calling the shooting a "heinous crime."
Here's the video of President Obama's speech, as well as a full transcript.
Following her termination from KTBS-TV, Rhonda Lee has taken the opportunity to tell her story to a national audience. The meteorologist says she was fired for violating KTBS' social media guidelines by replying to an offensive comment left on the station's Facebook page.
Two weeks ago, we surprised Bossier resident Pam Hutton with an awesome early Christmas gift: a trip to New York City to see legendary singer Rod Stewart perform live at Rockefeller Center for the world famous Christmas tree lighting! The lucky contest winner was nice enough to send us some pictures from her trip.