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Mudbug Madness 2013 Helpful Hints and Information

Danny Fox — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:50:16 +0000

We know it can be stressful when you go to an event and discover at the last minute that you can't bring in an ice chest, pet or other things.

So, we put this list of rules and regulations together to help make your visit to Mudbug Madness be best ever.

30 Reasons to Get Excited for Shreveport's Mudbug Madness Festival

Justin Massoud — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:56:00 +0000

Shreveport’s Mudbug Madness falls on Memorial Day weekend — May 23-26. Since this year marks the festival’s 30th anniversary, we’ve put together a list of 30 reasons why this year’s event will be the best yet. 1 The Best Way to Start the Summer The first day of Summer is technically June 21, [...]

30 Students Turned Away From Caddo Magnet High Prom

Erin McCarty — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:56:33 +0000

About 30 students who showed up to attend their prom this past weekend were not allowed to enter. They did not bring their student ID badges with them. Those ID's are required at all school sponsored events. An assistant principal at Cadd

Louisiana Summer Watermelon Season — Tips, Tricks & Festivals [VIDEO]

Danny Fox — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:23:58 +0000

I always thought the way to cut a watermelon was down the middle. Then, you have two halves you can cut into smaller slices and share with family and friends. The guy in this amazing video cuts each end off the melon first, then cuts off the rind and chops it into small pieces in 30 seconds. Amazing.

Check it out, along with a few Louisiana watermelon festivals.

10 Funny Mother's Day Cards That Tell Mom How Much You Love Her

Danny Fox — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:09:19 +0000

We all want Mother’s Day to be a happy and fun day. So, to get you in high spirits and to make life less stressful, here are 10 funny Mother’s Day cards that’ll tell Mom how much you love her and make her laugh. 1 A Simple Card Etsy.com 2 I love [...]

15 Patriotic Memorial Day Pictures

Danny Fox — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:45:16 +0000

Memorial Day falls on the last Monday of May (this year, it's May 27) and commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States. Many Americans fly the flag of the United States at half-mast from dawn until noon. Here are 15 patriotic Memorial D

Shreveport Flash Mob Takes Over the Red River District, Dances to 'Gangnam Style' [VIDEO]

Angela Thomas — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:55:34 +0000

Flash mob invades downtown Shreveport celebration.

Catch a Movie in the Park Friday Night

Robert and Erin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:26:44 +0000

Movies and Moonbeams is back. The big screen will be set up in Betty Virginia Park on Line Avenue Friday night. The movie is Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3. Showtime is 8pm. But you might want to get out to the park earlier with your chairs and blankets to set up and have fun with the family

Will Robert J Wright Back Out of Tomorrow's Ferris Wheel Broadcast?

Robert J Wright — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:48:14 +0000

Some headline, huh? ‘Will Robert J Wright Back Out of Tomorrow’s Ferris Wheel Broadcast?’ Despite my near phobic reaction to heights (anything over my head), most likely not. But would you blame me after the video Erin McCarty sent me this afternoon? Ferris wheel on fire? Really? Erin and I will be broadcasting live tomorrow [...]

Holiday In Dixie Festival Begins in a Week

Robert and Erin — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:34:43 +0000

This year’s Holiday In Dixie Festival begins next Friday, April 12 at Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport. We have quite a fun morning planned for opening day. We are going up in a ferris wheel or the tallest ride they have!! I love it, but Robert is deathly afraid of heights. He will be crying and sweating

'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, [...]

Lollapalooza Update: 3-Day Passes Sold Out

Danny Fox — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:38:23 +0000

If you don’t have tickets to Lollapalooza yet, you have missed out on the three-day passes, they’re sold out already. So, the other two options are single-day tickets or VIP tix. The full lineup won’t be announced until April 9, so if you get your tickets now you’ll just have to hope it is worth [...]

Annual Plant Sale Set for This Saturday

Robert and Erin — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:42:40 +0000

I love getting my hands dirty and getting some new plants in the ground in the spring. Now that our cold spell has rolled through, this could be a great weekend for planting. The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners are having their annual plant sale this Saturday. You can find all kinds of perennials, shade plants, [...]

Relive This Year's Easter on the Bayou with These Great Photos

Amanda Currier — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:12:59 +0000

What looked to be the start of a dreary day for Easter on the Bayou turned out to be a great day full of fun. There were many colorful, candy-filled eggs scattered throughout the woods for the children to hunt, good food and other fun activities for the families to enjoy.

What Is the Easter on the Bayou 2013 Rain Date?

Robert and Erin — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:06:04 +0000

We’re crossing our fingers that Mother Nature doesn’t hit Cypress Black Bayou with rain this Saturday (March 23) and make us reschedule Easter on the Bayou, but if she does we have a rain date set. Easter on the Bayou‘s rain delay date is Sunday, March 24, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. That change [...]

It's Time for Easter on the Bayou!!

Robert and Erin — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:10:13 +0000

Easter on the Bayou is set to go tomorrow. The event begins at 10am at Cypress Park in Benton, but the gates will open at 8am. You do need a ticket to get in and there are several places where you can get tickets ahead of time. This is one of my favorite even

10 Cute and Lovable Easter Bunnies Just Doing What They Like to Do

Danny Fox — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:38:27 +0000

All Easter Bunnies are cute and adorable, but the things some of them do makes them very lovable. Here are 10 beautiful bunnies you're sure to enjoy just in time for Easter on the Bayou.

Shreveport's 'Patty in the Plaza' St. Patrick's Day Party Is a Wrap! [PHOTOS]

Townsquare Media — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:44:27 +0000

The green beer has been drunk. The outrageous Irish hats stowed in closets. The green clothes are in with the laundry. In other words, our first St. Patrick's Day party, Patty in the Plaza, is over! It was the closest you could come to kissing the Blarney Stone in Shreveport and it was a blast.

Check out some great pictures we captured of a day full 'o great music, food, family fun and -- of course -- drinking!

Robert & Erin Get Ready for "Patty on the Plaza"

Robert and Erin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:51:52 +0000

Sunday is St. Patricks Day and we are gearing up for one good time. Our Patty on the Plaza party is Sunday from 3p-9p and we will be having quite a blast. Four bands and tons of fun for the whole family. It's the only big party going on for the Irish Holiday. Food, fu

Barksdale Air Show Cancelled

Robert and Erin — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:51:16 +0000

Bad news from Barksdale Air Force Base this morning. The 2013 Defenders of Liberty Air Show is cancelled. Here’s the news release we just received: The Barksdale Air Force Base 2013 Defenders of Liberty Air Show, scheduled for May 4-5, has been cancelled. Base officials continued to plan for the event in hopes that a [...]