Operation Santa Claus

Think maybe you might have just a little left over in the "jogging tank" and you'd like to help put a smile on hundreds of local kids' faces?  We've got just the way you can do it with the first ever "Operation Santa Claus 5K!"

I am blessed with so many great friends. One group gets together every month for Bunco. It's more about girl time. We share good things happening in our lives and we also have some great shoulders to cry on when things are not so good. This group is called the Bunco Babes and we have so much fun when we gather ...

Operation Santa Claus kicked off in Shreveport-Bossier this week with one goal: to help underprivileged area children have a Christmas. Several local drop-off locations for Operation Santa Claus have been set up for residents who'd like to donate toys to the non-profit group.

Santa Claus arrived in Shreveport-Bossier Monday, Dec. 2 to bring some early holiday cheer to the children of Turner Elementary Middle School and launch this year's Operation Santa Claus.

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.

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.

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.

I'm happy and humbled at the same time to have experienced the annual Barney Cannon Smile Run for the first time this year.

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!

Yes, I usually go on vacation for Christmas week, but that's not why this is my favorite day of the year.

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.

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."