Ally Brooks

Hometown: Shreveport, LA

Birthday: April 5

Kids: None of my own, but my boyfriend has 2 little girls who have totally stolen my heart

Pets: 2 cats, Xela and Ziggi

Music Loves: Flight of the Conchords, Cake, 80's/90's music, Counting Crows

Favorite Local Restaurant: Trejos, Posados, Indigo, Copelands, Shanes

Favorite Local Hangout: The Boardwalk

Favorite Actor: Christian Bale

Favorite TV Show: LOST, Arrested Development, Heroes, iCarly (Yeah, I know)

Favorite Movie: Amadeus, Happy Gilmore, About Eve

Nickname: Alana Banana (I go by Ally because no one says my actual first name, Alana, correctly- it rhymes with banana!

Favorite Organization: St. Jude (They've done wonders for my Emma)

I can't go a day without: Caffeine, Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Music and showing someone love.

Cool facts:

-I still hang out with some of my friends from High School.

-My brother is ALSO a local DJ.

-My first car was a 1966 VW Bug.

-My first dog's name was Baloney (my parents wouldn't let me name him Snuffaluffagus).

-My favorite color is red.

-I have an unsettling love for Hall & Oates.

-Most people I know say that I'm totally random and I'm more random than I let on, sadly.

What’s Wrong With Lake Bistineau?

Every day on the drive home from Shreveport to Castor, I cross over Lake Bistineau. I remember crossing the beautiful lake as a child going to visit my grandparents who also lived in the same house I now live in. I always thought it was strange how a lake could be filled with trees...

Bullied Teen: A Modern Cinderella Story [VIDEO]

For those of us who have had the misfortune of being bullied at some point during our life, Whitney Kropp is our hero. Whitney was nominated to Homecoming Court as a Sophomore Princess. She was so happy... until she found out it was a cruel joke...

I Love Shreveport’s Willie Jones [VIDEO]

Willie Jones wowed The X Factor Judges and the audience the other day when he sang. I love his style. I love his smile. I love his shoes. And I love how he looks around in disbelief that everyone loves him. Simon Cowell is always known for saying horrible things, but when he said he would always remember that day as being the "first time he heard Willie Jones sing," tears streamed down m

Rumor Has It: Adele’s New Album

I heard someone say once that songwriters always write best when their hearts are broken. Which would explain why Adele's 21 and 19 are so gut wrenching. A lot of people are wondering how her music will change now that love has found her...

Get Your Snack On During the Saints Kick-Off With This Delicious Bean Dip Recipe

Who Dat! The Saints are playing today and I'm trying to be healthier, especially since I somehow made it to the gym only once last week. So, instead of pigging out on game day, I'm sharing with you this recipe for a healthy twist on seven-layer dip from Eating Well. Enjoy!

Why Should You Take The Pledge? [VIDEO]

The Villagio in Bossier is going to be packed with people from our area who are pledging to Practice Safe Text. We have all been guilty of being distracted while driving, browsing the internet, texting, applying lipstick, turning around to check the baby...

You Know You’re From Shreveport When…

A few months ago, in a crowded Minden Recreational Center in Minden, LA I was enjoying a Summer day softball game. People where everywhere and the team of 5th graders I was watching had a very enthusiastic group of parents cheering them on...

I can't believe I missed this. Have you seen the picture of the Wal-Mart cake that said, "Congratualations Joanne...Under Neat That...We Will Miss You!" That is what we call a cake fail. And this is what we call a Memorial Day Fail. Can you find what's wrong with this picture...

Memorial Day: Honoring Jonas and Rob

Did you know that Memorial Day was originally known as "Decoration Day" and that women decorated graves of their loved ones with flowers instead of having a BBQ? I remember when I went to my High School reunion in downtown Shreveport, I was so surprised to see one of my favorite people from High School, Jonas Kelsall, in uniform. He ...

Another Use for Duct Tape [PHOTO]

I found this creative use of duct tape in Shreveport the other day...

Fabio Search Engine [VIDEO]

The Internet would be so much more fun with more Fabio. Fabios - watch more funny videos

I Got Hacked!

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