Born and raised in Northeast Louisiana into a farming family--that is probably what started my passion for all things ‘outdoors’. I love God, my right to bear arms, my mamaw’s hot water cornbread, and good lip gloss.
Tracy Turner
Bus Flips Over With Students On Board
This morning, just before 8 am, a bus carrying Summerfield students was involved in an accident that left the bus turned on its side in a ditch. Minor injuries were reported in a Shreveport Times article that also states there were no other vehicles involved in the crash.
Shelby County Helicopter Easter Egg Drop
There is one Texas sized Easter Egg hunt happening in Shelby County. Get ready for chaos as a helicopter drops 20,000 Easter Eggs and children up to age 12 scramble to fill their baskets.
Haughton Easter Egg Hunt This Weekend
Here's another Kiss Country Easter Egg Hunt update for ya. Get the baskets out and cameras ready and head on over to the Central Assembly of God in Haughton Saturday. There are over 5,000 eggs in this Easter Egg hunt!
Steve Martin Played Banjo with Rascal Flatts During the 2012 ACM Awards Show
Earl Scruggs passed away a few days ago, but, Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton made a celebration of the bluegrass legend’s life during the ACM Awards in Las Vegas.
Menarche Party – Would You Ever Do This For Your Child?
When I read about the new trend of throwing "Menarche Parties" for young girls experiencing their first menstrual cycles my mouth dropped open into the completely shocked position. What do you do at a menarche party? You play pin the ovaries on the uterus of course. (I'm not joking.)
Kyle Park Tonight at Rustic Cowboy [VIDEO]
Great Texas Country Music tonight at Rustic Cowboy in Keithville! Kyle Park who has had great success on the Texas Music Chart with "Make Me or Break Me" and "Leavin' Stephenville" is already in town and looking forward to the show!
Deal Shopping – Annual Shreveport Plant Sale
Here is a great tip to fill your garden full of gorgeous plants and save some money! It's time for the annual Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners Association Spring plant sale. Even better, they can help you pick plants and give you tips on keeping them alive! Keeping them alive is always the challenging part for me!
Gracie Lou – Micro Mini Pig [PHOTOS] [VIDEO]
I met little two pound Gracie Lou yesterday while I was getting my hair done and I have to share her photos with you! She is a tiny, sweet, micro mini pig that belongs to Nova, my hairdresser. Gracie is litter box trained and has hot pink hooves.
New Music – Andy Gibson “Wanna Make You Love Me” [VIDEO]
Andy Gibson recently made a visit to Kiss Country and he is such a nice, down to Earth guy. (He had just gotten a brand new puppy, a French Bulldog, and he was all excited to tell us about him.) Andy's also a talented writer, he penned the Jason Aldean/Kelly Clarkson hit "Don't You Wanna Stay". You can hear Andy's new song playing on Kiss Country--check out this video for "Wanna Mak
World Down Syndrome Day – Celebrating Life
March 21 is Down Syndrome Day. I ran across this video last week along with a shocking story of a family who won a "wrongful birth" lawsuit after the birth of their daughter who has Down Syndrome. This video brought tears to my eyes and I really think everyone should see it.
Louisiana Spring Festivals For Music Lovers
It's officially Spring! As soon as the pollen settles and this stormy weather passes, get out and enjoy some music! There is some excellent entertainment in our great State this Spring!
The Internet’s Funniest Baby Videos [VIDEO]
There really is nothing that compares to a laughing baby. It is pure joy. Check out this compilation video of the top ten funniest baby videos from You Tube. I was smiling so big by the time the video ended!