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Saving Denim Movement Comes to Shreveport

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 12:00:27 +0000

Instead of save the whales, try save the denim! The Liberty Challenge is a movement to save one of the last denim factories in the United States. It’s located in South Carolina, and advocate Liz Havlin stopped by KEEL studios to get some publicity for the cause. Havlin says denim, which is America’s fabric, [...]

LeAnn Rimes Interview on KVKI's Sister Stations, KXKS and KWKH

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 14:00:16 +0000

KVKI’s sister station, KISS Country 93-7 is giving away tickets to see LeAnn Rimes in concert Friday night at the Horseshoe Casino and Resort tomorrow morning with Turner and McCoy. But we’d like you to meet LeAnn on KVKI’s sister station KISS Country today with an interview the country music star gave to Townsquare Media [...]

LSU-Shreveport's Poison Control: "Zombie" Drug Dangerous[Video]

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 12:00:45 +0000

A new drug that causes bizarre behavior – including hallucinations – may be what caused a Florida man to go crazy and eat off another man’s face. And, Louisiana Poison Control Director Mark Ryan says, though it’s known by a variety of names, it’s most commonly called “bath salts.”" And, it’s something you don’t want [...]

Memorial Day Activities in Shreveport

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 27 May 2012 14:00:50 +0000

Many local and area events are going on to honor our fallen heroes. Today, Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover addressed the Annual Memorial Day salute to Veterans program at Paradise Baptist Church on Hollywood Avenue. The 35th Annual Memorial Day service at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Haughton gets underway at 9 am Monday. Representatives of area [...]

$1,500 Found in Blanchard Treasure Hunt

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:00:55 +0000

Two women, who work at Barksdale Federal Credit Union in Blanchard, have found Blanchard’s Poke Salad Treasure. Neil Kalberg says Brittney Burt and Theresa Ryan will share the $1,500 after finding it with the fifth clue on day five Friday. The Treasure Hunt began Monday, with a different clue each day leading as a treasure [...]

White House Christmas Tree Dies: Bad Omen for Obama?

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 06 May 2012 12:00:26 +0000

The Associated Press is reporting that the National Christmas Tree planted near the White House has died during a transplanting operation. It’s now being removed after passing away from “transplant shock.” It was the Colorado blue spruce the President had retrieved during a covert operation conducted at a New Jersey tree farm last year. We’re [...]

Crime Victims' Rights Week in Caddo Parish

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:00:30 +0000

This week has been named Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Caddo Parish. Sheriff Steve Prator made the announcement earlier this week at a ceremony at Centenary College. The sheriff was joined by other law enforcement, city and parish officials. A crime victims’ information fair was also held in the Centenary Student Union Building. Representatives were [...]

Up, Up and Away: Defenders of Liberty at Barksdale[Photos][Videos]

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:00:22 +0000

Barksdale Air Force Base unleashed the Thunderbirds this weekend in what is being called the largest air show in the South Central United States. It got underway yesterday and today from 11 am until 4 pm, with gates opening at 9 am. Admission was free. Kevin Coleman flies a small plane and is an exciting [...]

Police Arrest Four People After a Child Brings Drugs to Head Start Center [Photos]

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Bossier City police have arrested a woman and three others after the woman’s 3-year-old son brought illegal drugs to the Head Start center he attends. Officers were called to the Hooter Park Head Start Center in the 1500 block of Hooter Park Drive at approximately 9:30 Thursday morning after the boy pulled a plastic bag [...]

Titanic Sank 100 Years Ago Today [Photos]

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:00:19 +0000

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. I'm sure you recall hearing about how it hit an iceberg and the ship that was unsinkable sank within a few hours. But here are a few things you may not know about the luxury ship, which sank on its maiden voyage from Southampton England to the United States.

Who Is Your Favorite Mayberry Character?

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 22:00:09 +0000

Mayberry is one of the funniest sitcoms ever to hit television and its one of the most endearing. What makes it so special is that its all about family and its a clean show that offers a wholesome alternative to most TV programs nowadays. So, who was your favorite character on the Mayberry television show? [...]

Easter Sunday at Church: Hard to Find a Seat!

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 20:00:59 +0000

If you don’t show up early for church on Easter Sunday, chances are you’ll have a hard time finding a seat. At First Baptist Church in Carthage, where I attend, it was so crowded last Easter that this year, they held the service at the new Civic Center. Easter Sunday is the one day that [...]

Honda Recall Involves 550,000 Vehicles

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:00:47 +0000

Do you or someone you know drive a Honda? Then listen up. Honda is recalling more than 550,000 CR-V compact crossovers and Pilot midsize SUVs because you could lose the low-beam headlights. The company says it’s a wiring problem that could cause the low beams to become inoperative and leave you in the dark. The [...]

Crossing Dressing Firemen: Are They Hot? Not!

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:00:48 +0000

A fire department in the middle of a St. Patrick's Day parade dressed in gowns for a float had to put out a car fire in their dresses. It made for quite an interesting sight.

CNN's Jeanne Moos has the report we took from YouTube

Who Says Dogs and Cats Don't Get Along?[Video]

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:00:23 +0000

Dog and cat owners know that when pets grow up together, they either like each other or they don’t. Now, here’s a pair who seem to be a bit touchy feely. I’m thinking the cat likes having his back scratched, but maybe not his ear chewed. It’s hard to tell whether the cat is enjoying [...]

Take a Trip to the Titanic or Buy Treasure from It[Video]

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 20:00:25 +0000

More than 5,500 items recovered from the famous shipwreck of Titanic — valued at nearly $200 million altogether — will be auctioned in April. Among them is a men’s bowler hat and a diamond bracelet. The bracelet was recovered in 1987. It’s 15 karat rose gold and silver with the name Amy spelled in diamonds. [...]

Who Will Peyton Manning Play for Next?

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 22:00:18 +0000

Peyton Manning’s departure from Indianapolis leaves him open to play for a number of other NFL teams. I’m thinking he’ll want to stay in the AFC to avoid playing his little brother’s New York Giants team as much as possible. A good fit for Manning might be the Miami Dolphins since with some sacrifice, a [...]

The Most Popular Month for Getting a Divorce?

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:00:19 +0000

If you’re having arguments with your spouse and you’re just not getting along this month, there may be a good reason for it. March is the most popular month for divorces. According to a consumer legal website Findlaw, more people file for divorce in March than any other month. FindLaw reports searches for terms like [...]

Cute Video of Toddler and Dog Performing Music[Video]

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 23:30:07 +0000

Dogs are really smart, and there’s nothing sweeter or cuter than a dog who can sing, unless maybe it’s a toddler playing the harmonica. Or, better yet, the dog singing while the toddler plays. What would you name this group? Bark and Barf?

Warm Weather Means Plant Those Rose Bushes

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:00:06 +0000

Why wait for the official start of Spring, which is March 20th (16 days from now) when its already 73 degrees at 5 o’clock in the morning and in the 80s during the afternoons? It MUST be time to start planting your rose garden. Roses are a beautiful and fragrant, but special precaution must be [...]