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Robert J. Wright Does Gangnam Style Dance [VIDEO]

Robert and Erin — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:23:41 +0000

Psy’s “Gangnam Style” is sweeping the nation and the dance craze is probably the biggest dance we’ve seen since the Macarena in the 90′s. Psy says the secret to his this phenom is to “Dress classy and dance cheesy” Robert J. Wright has the cheesy part down!!

You Could Be Guest DJ With Robert and Erin

Robert and Erin — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:30:20 +0000

Shreveport’s Feist-Weiller Cancer Center is offering you a chance to be a guest DJ with Robert J Wright and Erin McCarty! It’s part of their Life Savers 2012 fundraiser coming up Saturday night at the Shreveport Convention Center. This year’s dinner, dance and silent auction kicks off at 7pm and features an open bar, international [...]

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 [...]

God Must Have Been Smiling..Prayers Heard in Shreveport

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 06 May 2012 12:00:16 +0000

The National Day of Prayer was observed everywhere Thursday, and one of the churches holding services was Shreveport’s First United Methodist Church. I had the privilege of worshipping with folks who attended, as well as political and community leaders who were there. In fact, a judge, a local television reporter and a United States congressman [...]

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.

Obama Administration No Friend of the Press

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:00:08 +0000

I was really excited when I found out First Lady Michelle Obama was visiting Shreveport to thank company execs at Kansas City Southern Railways for hiring veterans. I had secured permission to enter as a media person with my name on the list. But getting through Secret Service security was really a big harry deal [...]

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 [...]

Dog Goes Crazy When Soldier Comes Home [Video]

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:00:16 +0000

It’s a tough thing when family members have to say goodbye when a loved one - who is soldier - goes off to Afghanistan. It’s also tough on pets. Here’s an especially happy homecoming when a soldier arrives home from Afghanistan to his adoring dog. The dog is so happy, he can barely contain himself. Now [...]

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 [...]