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We Want Photos of Your Dog for Our 'Man's Best Friend' Contest

Robert and Erin — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:21:25 +0000

We have already gotten several great photos of dogs from all over the area. Do you have a great picture of your dog? We want to see it. Get all the details on how you can enter. We are all so proud of our pooches and we take lots of pictures of them doing [...]

Cross Lake Flotilla Sails on Saturday

Robert and Erin — Tue, 28 May 2013 13:02:09 +0000

The 22nd annual Cross Lake Floatilla is set for Saturday, June 1. This year’s theme is “Pontoons In Paradise.” The fun lasts from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy food and fun on the lake, on the land or inside the American Legion hall on South Lakeshore Drive. Poker Run by boat 1 p.m. and live [...]

Erin Talks about John Mayer's Visit to Shreveport

Robert and Erin — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:24:51 +0000

OK, I never really had a great impression of John Mayer because of all the publicity and the interviews he did about the famous women he dated. I really don’t like “kiss and tell” guys. But my opinion has changed dramatically after meeting this tall drink of milk. He’s headed to New Orleans to play [...]

John Mayer Visits Shreveport, La. to Help Build Homes for Veterans [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

Robert and Erin — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:15:31 +0000

Despite some recent bad press, turns out John Mayer is actually a stand-up guy. The singer made a surprise visit to Shreveport Wednesday on his way to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to help build a home for a local Army veteran.

'Cork' Wine Event Is Set for Saturday

Robert and Erin — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:07:26 +0000

Cork — A Red River Revel Wine Event is happening at Festival Plaza Saturday from 2-5 p.m. Those who attend will receive a signature CORK wine glass and everything else you will need for a relaxing afternoon of wine tasting. Wine experts of the regions represented will be on hand to offer advice, answer questions, [...]

Erin Shares Messages to Her Marine Son

Robert and Erin — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:01:47 +0000

I have gotten so many great messages for my son who is at Marine Basic Training in Parris Island, South Carolina. I did get connected with a great parent website.

He's about to wrap up week 2 and I will be sending him your messages.

'Olympus Has Fallen' Director Tells 'Why Bossier City?'

Robert and Erin — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:38:46 +0000

With the locally filmed ‘Olympus Has Fallen’ nationwide premiere set for this Friday, director Antoine Fuqua sat down for an in depth interview. Fuqua explained, among many things, why the studio chose the Shreveport – Bossier area for filming. ‘I needed a place where I could blow things up and shut the city down and [...]

Erin's Ready for Gumbo Gladiator Competition

Erin McCarty — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:50:10 +0000

The Volunteers for Youth Justice want you to come out on Saturday from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm for the Gumbo Gladiator competition. Where Festival Plaza 451 Clyde Fant Parkwayshreveport, 71101 United States Cost Free Additional Information Lots of gumbo – tastings $1; $4 bowl Shreveport Festival Plaza, Downtown Shreveport. I will be one of the judges and will [...]

Robert J Wright's Busy, Busy Saturday

Robert J Wright — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:54:21 +0000

It’s going to be another great weekend here in the ArkLaTex, with plenty to do as always. I have one of the busiest Saturdays in quite a while and I’m looking forward to meeting a bunch of loyal 96.5 KVKI listeners at all three of my Saturday destinations. I’m starting off my day at the [...]

Erin's Letter To Her Son As He Enters The Marines

Erin McCarty — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:41:47 +0000

I am so torn about my son’s decision to join the Marines. But mostly I am proud. He has been thinking about doing this for a few months and he checked out all of the branches of the military. He went through the recruitment process and is now headed for basic training in Paris Island, [...]

Contestants Set For Robert & Erin's On Air 'Gumbo Cookin' Contest Monday!

Robert and Erin — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:18:02 +0000

Seven contestants, all claiming that they make the best gumbo in the ArkLaTex, and maybe some of the best gumbo in all of Louisiana! It's Robert and Erin's 'Gumbo Cook-off', live on the air Monday morning starting at 7:30. And the prize: Entry into next Saturday's 'Gumbo Gladiators' cooking competition at Shreveport's downtown Festival Plaza!

Shreveport's Josh Booty Baseball 'Reality Show' Winner

Robert and Erin — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:41:09 +0000

Shreveport native and former Evangel and LSU quarterback Josh Booty is the winner of MLB Network's first reality TV series, "The Next Knuckler", to secure a tryout in spring training with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Battle: Los Angeles…My Favorite 'Made In Shreveport' Movie

Robert and Erin — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 02:41:32 +0000

Aaron Eckhart starring as a hardened – and misunderstood – Marine sargeant, leading his undermanned platoon against an alien invasion in ‘Battle: Los Angeles’, filmed right here in Shreveport….my favorite ‘made in Shreveport’ movie! Who would ever think that a stretch of Linwood Avenue could be transformed into downtown LA, palm trees and all, and [...]

Gumbo Competition Comes to KVKI

Robert and Erin — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:14:31 +0000

The Gumbo Gladiators competition is about 2 weeks away and we are looking for the best tasting gumbo in Northwest Louisiana. On March 9th at Festival Plaza, gumbo chefs will be cooking up their best! The event begins at 11 and runs until 3pm. If y

Deer Meat Donated to Shreveport Shelter Destroyed by State Health Inspectors

Erin McCarty — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:21:01 +0000

The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has issued a statement defending its decision, saying, "Because the meat was potentially unsafe, our health inspectors ordered it destroyed, in accordance with the law."

Does Robert J Wright's 'Flashback Party' Costume Go Too Far?

Robert and Erin — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:43:37 +0000

Last year's hugely successful Flashback Party was, by all accounts, one of the year's biggest bashes, fun for everyone, and free from controversy...except for one small exception: The '80s Softball Guy' costume worn by 96.5 KVKI morning host Robert J Wright.

Shreveport's Booty Brothers Star In New TV Reality Show

Robert and Erin — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 01:08:28 +0000

Their sports resumes are lengthy and loaded with cheers, championships and glory. But for Shreveport’s Josh and John David Booty, it’s one more shot to get back to the big time. Reality TV and major league sports collide in ‘The Next Knuckler’, a show that follows the attempts of five former college quarterbacks – Josh [...]

Mardi Gras Tips from City of Shreveport

Robert and Erin — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:39:17 +0000

Shreveport has sent out a list of guidelines for the big parades this year. The Clyde Fant Parkway will close at about 7 tonight until 7 in the morning. You are not allowed to stake off or reserve any public areas along the parade route until after 7am on Saturday. No pets are allowed within [...]

Krewe of Centaur Parade Ready to Roll in Shreveport on Saturday

Robert and Erin — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:39:12 +0000

The Krewe of Centaur members gathered to get some final instructions for parade day and have a little fun during parade week. All of the members we talked with are thrilled that the forecast looks great for the big day. The parade is set to roll at 4:30 Saturday afternoon from the corner of Lake [...]

Krewe of Centaur Rolls in Shreveport This Saturday

Robert and Erin — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:50:43 +0000

It’s one of the biggest parades in the region and it rolls this Saturday. The Krewe of Centaur parade kicks off at 4:30 in the afternoon. City crews have already started putting up police tape to block off areas along the parkway. Port-o-potties will be going up all along the route in the next couple [...]