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Caddo Parish Begins Spraying for Mosquitos to Fight West Nile Virus

Erin McCarty — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:09:31 +0000

Trucks are rolling throughout Caddo Parish spraing for mosquitos in an effort to battle the West Nile Virus. Mosquito Control Supervisor Brian Glascock tells KEEL News no mosquitos have tested positive for the virus so far this year. “Everything has been negative and we do testing once a week or every other week, depending on [...]

Watermelon Oreos in Shreveport and Bossier

Steve King — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:57:00 +0000

Watermelon Oreos? From the sound of them, it can’t taste good. However, they could be the food hit of the summer, if not the year. And the best part, it is only for a limited time. At $3 a bag, they are priced where, if you are curious, you gotta try them and (if you [...]

Final Days to Enter the 'Man's Best Friend Photo' Contest

Robert and Erin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:55:54 +0000

The deadline to enter your dog photo in our Man's Best Friend Photo Contest is this Friday. All we need is a cute photo of your pooch and you could be our big winner. Here are some of the entrants in our contest:

After Friday, you will be voting online to sele

Boston Terriers Older than Robert J. Wright

Robert and Erin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:20:27 +0000

We are having so much fun looking at your doggie photos for our "Man's Best Friend" contest that I started looking at some of old family photos and found this gem! As a hobby, my grandfather was a Boston Terrier dog breeder. He raised some of the finest pooches on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. These 4 pups are from the late 1930's. Who knows, my little guy,

'Monsters University' Review

Matt Singer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:19:27 +0000

College is not an obvious setting for a Pixar movie. For all the vaunted animation studio's reputation for producing mature, adult children's films, college lends itself to a more immature brand of adult humor -- the kind with lots of nudity, profanity, and outrageous drunken antics. Sure enough, Pixar's 'Monsters University' brings new meaning to the phrase "safe school" -- this G-rated riff on 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Animal House' (they probably thought about calling it 'Monster House' at some point, right? They had to) doesn't push any envelopes in terms of content or humor. It's basically a formula college comedy, minus the raunch, in the world of 'Monsters Inc.' Nevertheless, it's a formula executed by some very talented animators, who've produced a lively, if mostly forgettable, movie.

Fireworks and More — The Best Things to Do on July 4th in Shreveport-Bossier

Danny Fox — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:25:38 +0000

To help you plan your 4th of July holiday and celebrate Independence Day with your family and friends, we’ve put together an awesome list of the best things for the whole family to see and do in the Shreveport-Bossier area, from fireworks shows to great local concerts. Rick Diamond/Getty 1 Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville Resort Casino [...]

CUTE ALERT!!!! Tired Sea Lion Cuddle with Boat Owner

Steve King — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:51:59 +0000

After living in California for many years, you get to see a lot of amazing sights in the ocean. Many you would never expect. Swimming next to dolphins, being in a boat next to a whale, touching tide pool creatures, etc. This one, however, is even closer than many people ever get to the ocean creatures.

My Son Talks About the Marine Boot Camp Experience, Says 'It Was Tough'

Erin McCarty — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:41:27 +0000

My son stopped by the studios to thank the KVKI listeners for all the prayers, letters and support he’s gotten during his 13 weeks at boot camp. If you missed the show this morning, here are some of the stories he told us. “I want to thank everyone in Shreveport Bossier for all the prayers, [...]

Erin's Son Says Thanks for All the Prayers and Letters

Robert and Erin — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:47:55 +0000

My son is now a Marine and he does not have too many chances to wear his dress blues. He wanted to wear them over the weekend, so he took his friend to Ernests for dinner. Remember, he’s 19, so he’s not loaded with money. So I am sure he was a little worried about [...]

Perfect Father's Day Gift for the Hunter, 'Tracking Point Rifle'

Danny Fox — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:10:48 +0000

Wouldn't you or your dad love owning a gun that can hit a target more than 1,000 yards away, every time?

You won't believe how this thing called the "TrackingPoint" rifle works. The trigger is actually wired to the scope. This prevents the gun from firing until it locks on the target that has been tagged. This is also explained in the video and shows how simple it is to never miss your target.

Petition on White House Website Wants Obama to Ban Straight Drivers

Danny Fox — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:35:10 +0000

I must ask this question. How stupid can people be? There is a petition on the White House website to ban ‘straight men from driving cars’. Yes, they want President Obama to prevent all straight men from driving. Now you are asking, why would they do that? The petition reads as follows: In many public [...]

Jake Gyllenhaal Can Be Our Love Any Day — Hump Day Hunk

Robert and Erin — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:07:37 +0000

Jake Gyllenhaal is this week’s Hump Day Hunk. Jacob “Jake” Gyllenhaal was born in Los Angeles on December 19, 1980 to director Stephen Gyllenhaal and producer/screenwriter Naomi Foner. He is the brother of actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, who played his sister in Donnie Darko. He has been on the Hollywood hottie list since he started out [...]

Read Erin McCarty's Father's Day Letter to Late Dad

Robert and Erin — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:47:58 +0000

Every year, I write a letter to my father (who died in 1987). I keep him up to date on my life and the family. My precious Dad, Can’t believe another year has passed without you in my life. These past few months have meant so much to me and the journey my son is [...]

Local Man Drowns in the Gulf — Matthew Hattaway Is a Hero

Robert and Erin — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:04:32 +0000

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Bossier City’s Matthew Hattaway, who drowned in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Alabama. The 25-year-old Hattaway was trying to save a child who had gotten caught in a rip tide when he was pulled under. Hattaway was one of two men [...]

Man's Best Friend Contest Entries — Are You in Yet?

Robert and Erin — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:17:04 +0000

Do you have the cutest dog ever? We want to see a picture. You could have the winning photo and take home our grand prize in the “Man’s Best Friend” contest. We’ve gotten more than 100 entries. Here are some of the contestants so far: This is Molly and she’s just chillin. This is Ella [...]

The Best "Star Spangled Banner" Yet

Steve King — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:28:52 +0000

While a lot of people are watching the NBA Finals, where the games are tied at 1 and 1, there was a young lady who blew everyone away with her rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner”. Her name is Julia Dale. While you may not be very familiar with her name, you may have heard [...]

Deputy Rescues Endangered Deer With Doritos Bag Stuck on Its Head

Donald Deane — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:55:46 +0000

If you need proof that everyone loves Doritos, look no further than this: a deputy in the Florida Keys recently rescued an endangered species of deer that had a bag of the snack food stuck on its head. Unfortunately, we'll have to speculate whether the deer prefers classic flavor or Cool Ranch.

Shreveport's Municipal Auditorium to Be Featured on SyFy Channel This Week

Robert and Erin — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:29:16 +0000

You will get to see a piece of Shreveport history on a popular TV show this week. The SyFy Channel opens the new season of “Ghost Hunters” – featuring Shreveport’s Municipal Auditorium – on Wednesday night. Major renovations are now underway at Municipal as the show premiers. You can catch the episode at 8 p.m. Wednesday night. [button [...]

Erin's Son Graduates from Marine Basic Training on Friday

Robert and Erin — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:17:14 +0000

This is a big week in my family as my son will graduate from Marine Basic Training on Friday in Parris Island, South Carolina. Here are photos of the meanest looking Drill Instructors I could find. JW has endured 13 weeks of grueling training. He finished the Crucible on Saturday and was able to [...]

LSU Tigers Baseball Fan Shaves 'LSU' Into His Chest Hair

Danny Fox — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:12:30 +0000

When it comes to baseball, football and basketball the LSU Tigers have the greatest fans in the world.

Saturday night in Baton Rouge, La. during the Super Regional game where the LSU Tigers beat the Oklahoma Sooners 11-1, ESPN’s cameras got a great shot of this LSU fan cheering on the Tigers with the letters L-S-U shaved in his chest hair.