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Check Out the Best Photos from This Year's 'Operation Santa Claus' Launch

Justin Massoud — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:03:16 +0000

Shreveport-Bossier children enjoyed a festive treat this morning. To kick off our annual toy and donation drive Operation Santa Claus, the jolly elf himself dropped by Townsquare Media Shreveport-Bossier’s offices. Santa left his magical sled and reindeer back in the North Pole and opted for some unconventional transportation: a Shreveport Fire Department truck. To say the gathered [...]

Operation Santa Claus Returns

Steve King — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:14:24 +0000

This year, 96.5 KVKI has again teamed up with the men and women of the Shreveport and Bossier law enforcement and fire departments to bring Christmas to children who, due to unfortunate circumstances, may not get a visit from Santa. Because of this, we are asking for you to open your heart and help bring a child the Christmas they may not otherwise see with Operation Santa Claus.

Operation Santa Claus 2011 [PHOTOS]

Townsquare Media — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:25:42 +0000

Thank you for your help with Operation Santa Claus again this year. Because of you, nearly 1,000 little faces will have big smiles on Christmas! Take a moment and look at the photos of our 27th year of Operation Santa Claus. The Shreveport Fire Department, Shreveport Police Department, the Bossier Sheriff’s Office, Operation Santa Claus [...]

Local Children in Hospitals Thrilled to Get Toys[Gallery]

Elaine Etheridge — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:00:00 +0000

I’m happy and humbled at the same time to have experienced the annual Barney Cannon Smile Run for the first time this year. Operation Santa Claus is a program that involves all six Townsquare Media radio stations, Shreveport Police and Fire and Bossier Sheriff’s Departments, and began in 1984, with Barney at the helm. It [...]

Operation Santa Claus [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Mary Martin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:08:51 +0000

Thank you to all of you that donated to Operation Santa Claus! We had a great time at The Joint...The Chiropractic Clinic on E. 70th and Youree. I don't know what was more fun, collecting the toys or getting to watch Stifler (from or sister station K945) have to burn his Alabama shirt! Check out the video and photos below!

Today Is My Favorite Day Of The Work Year

Robert and Erin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:06:38 +0000

Yes, I usually go on vacation for Christmas week, but that’s not why this is my favorite day of the year. Today, I have the honor of joining with local police officers, firefighers, and Bossier Parish Deputies in making deliveries for Operation Santa Claus. It is our Barney Cannon Smile run and we are going [...]

Operation Santa Claus Thanks You For Your Help [PHOTOS]

BJ Kelley — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:36:15 +0000

This morning, we were at "The Joint, the Chiropractic Place" collecting toys and donations for Operation Santa Claus.

Stiffler from our sister station, K945, issued a challenge... He wore an Alabama shirt. If we raised enough money, we were going to burn it.

Help Operation Santa Claus Again This Morning

BJ Kelley — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:43:46 +0000

We still need more toys for Operation Santa Claus. On your way into work this morning, stop by Bayou Walk Shopping Center… At Youree and 70th street. We’ll be at “The Joint, the Chiropractic Place.” You’ll be able to drop off a new, un-wrapped toy for Operation Santa Claus. And, if you don’t have time [...]

We Need Your Help For Operation Santa Claus

Robert and Erin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:16:30 +0000

We are out and about for Operation Santa Claus today and we need your help. BJ Kelley is out in Haughton in front of the Brookshires. We hope you will come out and bring a new unwrapped toy to help local kids. You can also drop off a check made out to Operation Santa Claus, [...]

Operation Santa Claus Continues This Morning

BJ Kelley — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:07:18 +0000

We need your help for Operation Santa Claus today.. Making sure that kids in the hospital, and less fortunate children will get a gift this Christmas. I’ll be in Haughton this morning… At Brookshires on Highway 80. On your way into work, stop by with a new unwrapped gift, or monetary donation. Your help will [...]

Operation Santa Claus Brings in $1,500

Elaine Etheridge — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:00:57 +0000

Thanks for joining The Christmas Station, 96.5 KVKI and Erin McCarty for Friday’s Operation Santa Claus remote. Erin talked on the radio about an emotional incident that happened to her at the remote Friday morning. This lady who years ago was destitute around Christmas was helped by Operation Santa Claus, which provided Christmas toys for [...]

We Need Your Help For Operation Santa Claus Today

Robert and Erin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:12:59 +0000

I will be in Southwest Shreveport today for Operation Santa Claus and we need your help.

We are out at Bert Kouns and Mansfield Road right in front of Brookshires until 9 this morning. We hope you will come out and bring a new unwrapped toy to help local kids

Erin's Will Be On Youree Drive At Geauxicles Thursday Morning For Operation Santa Claus

Robert and Erin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:08:35 +0000

We need your help for Operation Santa Claus. I will be out Thursday morning at Geauxicles on Youree from 7-9. We hope you will come out. As you can see, our halls are bare:

You can help by dropping off a new unwrapped toy, cash or a check made out to Operation Santa Claus

We Need Your Help For Operation Santa Claus

Robert and Erin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:16:58 +0000

We will be out and about for Operation Santa Claus over the next couple of weeks. We need your help with Operation Santa Claus again this year. If you don’t know anything about the program, let me tell you it is your way to help make a Christmas for a local family. We have teamed [...]

Operation Santa Claus Kick Off [VIDEO]

Mary Martin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:41:25 +0000

Yesterday, Santa made a special early appearance here at the KVKI studios to give little boys and girls a little Christmas cheer. Santa couldn't very well use his magic reindeer, since the North Pole Union labor laws prohibit them from making long journeys so soon before their global trip on Christmas Eve, but he was brought in by a Shreveport Fire Truck in consummate Santa style.

Operation Santa Claus Kicks Off!

Robert and Erin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:54:28 +0000

Santa Claus arrived at our radio station this morning to kick off Operation Santa Claus. We will be out on the streets again this year collecting toys and cash to help local kids. Here is the schedule: Thursday, December 1 – Boomtown Casino – Bossier City Saturday December 3 – T and T Speedway – [...]