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How You Can Help the Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Robert and Erin — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:19:48 +0000

Twenty four hours after the devastating tornado ripped through Moore, Oklahoma and surrounding areas many folks around the ArkLaTex are asking, ‘How can I help?’ Well, there are many ways, but two of the quickest and most efficient are cash donations to the Red Cross and the Salvation Army.. Both organizations already have people on [...]

Would You Rather: Smelly Person or Crying Baby

Steve King — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:49:50 +0000

Vacation time is here and guess what? You have choices. No not to be scanned or groped by the TSA! Would you rather sit next to a crying baby, or someone who smells? In one of the more interesting polls that Harris Interactive found that 63% of people would rather go with sitting next to [...]

Father Arrested After Letting 9-Year-Old Daughter Drive Car

Donald Deane — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:45:06 +0000

In our experience, parents generally let their small children drive when they're too drunk to drive themselves. But a father in Ohio was apparently stone cold sober when he let his 9-year-old daughter drive the family car. Can't blame alcohol for this one, dude. That dumb decision was all yours.

Powerful Pictures Urge People to Pray for Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Robert and Erin — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:46:28 +0000

The devastating tornado that cut a swath of destruction through Moore, Oklahoma on Monday (May 20) has left at least 24 people dead and an unknown number injured and displaced. People in Shreveport-Bossier and across the country are showing their support for those affected by the twister, donating money, food and more. Most importantly, people are showing their support by keeping the victims and their families in their thoughts and prayers, sharing heartfelt pictures on social media sites with the hashtag, #prayforoklahoma.

National Weather Service Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Shreveport, Bossier + More

Dennis Foley — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:11:05 +0000

[UPDATE 6:55 p.m.] The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Bossier, Caddo and Webster Parishes, as well as Harrison and Panola counties in Texas. [UPDATE 1:48 p.m.] The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch that affects several nearby areas, including the following parishes: Webster, Bossier, De Soto and Caddo. Panola and [...]

Unlucky Woman Wins Powerball Only to Find She Bought Ticket Too Late

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:30:18 +0000

Hereâ€™s proof that timing is indeed everything. A woman from Pasadena, California matched all six numbers in the most recent Powerball drawing, only to discover that she didnâ€™t win because she purchased her ticket too late. Poor woman. Really — with the amount of money she lost, she really is a poor woman. Maria Arrobio [...]

Horrific Oklahoma Tornado Captured in Several Raw Videos

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:21:38 +0000

The country continues to pray for and help the people devastated by the massive tornado that touched down in Oklahoma on Monday, killing dozens.

Robert & Erin Pay for Play to Help Red Cross

Robert and Erin — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:28:58 +0000

Oklahoma has been devastated by a massive tornado and lots of local folks want to know what they can do to help. We are letting you run the radio station this morning. If you call us at 320-9696 and pledge $9.65 to the Red Cross we will play your favorite song. You are on your [...]

Mudbug Madness Kicks Off on Thursday in Shreveport

Robert and Erin — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:21 +0000

It’s almost time for Mudbug Madness for this year. The festival opens on Thursday at noon in downtown Shreveport.We all love our boiled crawfish around here and that will be the biggest seller at the festival. You’ll find them traditional, unlike the weird things we put in the crawfish pot. We love the music and [...]

Watch These Animals Who Love Playing in Sprinklers — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:47 +0000

[onescreen item="5074995"] Anyone who’s seen their dog try to drink all the water shooting out of a sprinkler knows just how mesmerizing some animals find those machines. We don’t blame them. One of the great joys of being a kid in the summertime is running through sprinklers. And there are so many different ways to [...]

How You Can Help Victims of the Tornado in Oklahoma

Chris Kissel — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:51 +0000

A huge tornado touched down just outside of Oklahoma City earlier today, causing widespread destruction and leaving behind a yet-untold number of casualties. To see how you can help those affected, see the list below. This list will continue to be updated. The Oklahoma City Red Cross You can donate to the Oklahoma City Red Cross now. [...]

Massive Tornado Rips Through Oklahoma City Area

Robert and Erin — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:49:39 +0000

A massive tornado estimated by meteorologists to be up to two miles wide and with winds exceeding 200 miles per our churned through Oklahoma City's suburbs this afternoon (May 20th), causing significant property damage for the second day in a row, as part of a severe weather outbreak that was expected to spread in other parts of America's Midwest.

'Build the Dog Park' Song Takes Big Bite at Mayor Glover

Robert and Erin — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:03:09 +0000

With all the controversy lately surrounding the building – or not building – of a dog park in Shreveport, you knew it was only a matter of time before someone wrote a song about it. Well, Shreveporter Jimmy Lynch has! The song is called “Sittin’ In the Dog Park”, it’s sung to the tune of [...]

Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000

An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

Kindly Customer Leaves $1,000 Tip So Waitress Can Visit Italy

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:58:50 +0000

Some days, you make more in tips than others. A woman on Tumblr shared a story about how her waitress mother recently got a $1,000 tip from a customer on a $60 bill. The rather large gratuity came after the woman told the customer how her family is from Italy and she has studied art [...]

Kylee and Sam Tsui Deliver Stunning Cover of Pink's 'Just Give Me a Reason'

Robert and Erin — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:32:21 +0000

If Pink’s latest single “Just Give Me a Reason” struck a chord with you, this cover version by Kylee and YouTube veteran Sam Tsui will blow you away. The spot-on cover helps mark Kylee‘s YouTube debut. The 18-year-old Japanese-American pop singer is signed to DefStar Records, but only launched her YouTube channel last week. Sam Tsui, who’s been [...]

Dumbest Excuses For Not Being at Work

Steve King — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:38:13 +0000

Sure we all make excuses as to why we are late, why we don’t want to go to a lunch meeting or why we are sick and not coming in. Some are real, some are really dumb. Here the Top 10 Dumbest:: “My mom just died” . . . from an employee who’d used that [...]

Then + Now: Mayim Bialik from 'Blossom'

Britt Hayes — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:37:07 +0000

‘Blossom’ star Mayim Bialik was a ’90s trendsetter for teens everywhere with her funky style and all those flowery hats. But what has she been up to since the show ended? Then: Mayim Bialik played the title character on the hit series — a teen girl whose mom leaves her to live with her father [...]

Feeling Sick? Your Boss Probably Doesn't Believe You

Steve King — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:28:03 +0000

In my many, many, many years of being in radio, I have come to work with colds, infections, fevers, you name it. I’ve only called into work sick four times in my entire career. Why? I didn’t think that my boss would believe me. According to a new survey, 60 percent of bosses say they [...]

Robert Pattinson Spotted Moving Out of Kristen Stewart's House After Recent Split

Cassandra Rose — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:24:33 +0000

After news of a fresh split between 'Twilight' stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson broke over the weekend, the world was on high Robsten alert -- and today (May 20) he was spotted moving a bunch of his belongings and his two dogs out of K-Stew's L.A. home.