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Is Barack Obama Leaving the US Border Open to Let More Criminals In?

Danny Fox — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:54:39 +0000

According to The Gateway Pundit, a decision has been made by President Barack Obama to leave the U.S. border open to criminals for two hours at a time. This is because the Obama administration has cut spending.

In the posted video, William La Jeunesse

12 Reasons Why You Might Live in a Country Founded by Geniuses But Run by Idiots

Danny Fox — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:40:34 +0000

I love spending time on Facebook just like you because there is something interesting or funny in almost every post. I found a post on my timeline from Steven Anglin that I thought was pretty awesome because whoever wrote this had to put some thought into it. It’s called “12 Reasons Why You Might Live in [...]

Does It Matter That Beyonce Lip-Synced the National Anthem?

Steve King — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:00:22 +0000

After all the praise and excitement of how great Beyonce sounded singing the National Anthem, the cat was let out of the bag: it was all fake. Beyonce lip-synced her performance of the National Anthem at the inauguration ceremony. In an of itself, the performance was phenomenal, but them there were rumors rumbling shortly there [...]

First-Time Voter McKenzi Gordano Talks About Her Experience at the Polls

kvki — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:57:31 +0000

Voting isn’t the most exciting thing to do in the world and the Presidential election only comes around every four years, but the fact that I’m old enough now and have the right to vote is pretty awesome.

I was so excited to vote for the first time ever on Tuesday. When I went in I had the biggest smile on my face. The guy that checked me in knew it, saying, “this must be your first time voting?” My smile got even bigger and he started laughing.

Was Diane Sawyer Drunk on ABC? [VIDEO]

Robert and Erin — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:26:39 +0000

Did you catch any of the ABC coverage of the Election? People are chatting about what was wrong with Dianne Sawyer.

Halloween Display Features President Obama Hanging in a Spider Web

Robert and Erin — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:51:37 +0000

President Obama is caught in a spiderweb in this Halloween display in Texas. What do you think about it? Some say it should come down.

Where to Register to Vote in Shreveport and Bossier

Danny Fox — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 21:00:46 +0000

On November 6, citizens across the United States will vote in the 2012 election. For first-time Shreveport-Bossier voters eager to join in the democratic process, new residents and lapsed voters alike, registering is the first big step to ensure your voice is heard on election day.

Here's where Shreveport and Bossier residents can sign up to cast their ballot before the October 9 deadline.

President Obama Addresses Nicki Minaj's Mitt Romney Lyric

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 23:00:42 +0000

Rapper Nicki Minaj sparked an unnecessary controversy over her Mitt Romney line, "I'm a Republican voting for Mitt Romney, you lazy b----es is f---ing up the economy," on Lil Wayne's 'Mercy (Freestyle).' President Obama called in to Orlando station Power 95.3 on Monday (Sept. 10) to weigh in on Nicki’s lyrics.

Polling Places and Voter Information for Election Day 2012 in Shreveport

Danny Fox — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:11:40 +0000

Shreveport voters are getting ready to cast ballots in the 2012 presidential election. But where do you go to vote? Here’s a list of polling places and other voting information to ensure the important process is simple and easy. The polls open at 6 a.m on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 and close at 8 p.m. [...]

What the…? Fired City Official Seeks $837,000 in Sick and Vacation Time

Mike Adams — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:00:41 +0000

All of us can appreciate the determination that goes into making sure we get what is coming to us, especially when that involves unused vacation and sick time. Yet, trying to dig into the pockets of your employer to the tune of nearly $840,000 after they made headlines for paying insanely high salaries to various [...]

Mitt Romney Beats President Barack Obama in New Jersey Presidential Cockroach Race [VIDEO]

Mary Martin — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:59:33 +0000

There’s a lot of speculation on who will win the presidential election in November 2012. This cockroach derby has an 84% rate of accuracy when running political races and its Romney Roach who wins this race. [Huffington Post]

Department Of Justice Suing State Of Louisiana [VIDEO]

Chris Dee — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 17:31:51 +0000

The Department Of Justice, teaming with the Obama campaign’s “Project Vote” and the NAACP is filing a lawsuit against all of us in Louisiana. You’re not going to believe why this is happening, and what they want! We’re pretty well off here in the bayou state when it comes to voting. We’re 4th in the [...]

Mitt Romney Taps Rep. Paul Ryan As Vice Presidential Running Mate

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 16:00:54 +0000

Presumptive Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has named Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin his running mate. Shortly after informing supporters of the decision, the Romney-Ryan campaign called the duo “America’s comeback team.” The 42-year-old Ryan first entered Congress at the age of 28. Ryan, who has been in Congress for seven terms, serves as chairman [...]

Special Guest in-Studio with Robert & Erin

Robert and Erin — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:26:32 +0000

You never know who might stop by for a visit. U.S. Senator David Vitter stopped in to the KVKI studios this morning. We chatted with him about some things political and some things fun. Here’s our interview in case you missed it.

Man Fired from Job for Berating Chick-fil-A Employee, Gay Couple Makes Bold Move By Inviting Eatery's CEO to Dinner [VIDEO, POLL]

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 21:00:24 +0000

That old adage “Don’t ask me, I just work here” certainly applies to the Chick-fil-A controversy, where the fast food chain’s financial support of anti-gay organizations has become a cultural hot topic. A now-former CFO of a medical manufacturing company in Arizona thought it would be a good idea to berate an employee about the [...]

Plain Dealing to Honor Former Mayor with Retirement Celebration

Amanda Currier — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:08:28 +0000

The Community of Plain Dealing is gearing up to honor the retired mayor, Dale Barnette with a special celebration honoring his seven years of service. Mayor Barnette officially retired on back May 31, 2012, at which time The Board of Alderman appointed Kenneth Stiles to the position to complete the remaining term that ends on December 31, 2012. [...]

NOLA City Councilman Pleads Guilty Today in Katrina Fraud

Amanda Currier — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:01:59 +0000

A New Orleans District E City Councilman, Jon D. Johnson, has pleaded guilty to using Federal Emergency Management Agency funds intended to aid the cleanup efforts after Hurricane Katrina back in 2005 to fund his 2007 political campaign.

Barack Obama Booed for Snubbing Michelle on 'Kiss Cam'

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:30:47 +0000

Barack Obama got the old “Bronx cheer” during the second quarter of the USA versus Brazil men’s basketball exhibition at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC, Monday night.

However, the boos had nothing to do with what the crowd thought of his job performance as president. Instead they were reacting to his inexplicable decision not to kiss his wife Michelle when the First Couple was featured on the arena’s Kiss Cam.

Tim McGraw Reveals His Political Ambitions Are on Backburner

Cory Stromblad — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 19:00:29 +0000

“That was back in my drinking days,” Tim McGraw says about past comments concerning a future in politics (quote via the Star Tribune). “Who knows? I feel like I’ve been very fortunate. If one of these days I’m in a position where I can give back and feel like I’m smart enough to help and not just doing it for the hell of doing it, then it would be something I’d consider. But certainly it would be after my kids are grown.”

Election 2012 — President Obama Has the Support of Smartphone Users

Shauna Wright — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 02:00:10 +0000

Many national polls show President Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, essentially tied in the upcoming race for the White House. But according to a new survey, there’s at least one segment of the population Obama has mostly locked up: smartphone users. After Harris Interactive polled almost 800 iPhone and Android users, the group [...]