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Weekend Events for Shreveport/Bossier City: Mardi Gras Kicks Off, SEC Teams Playing in Bowl Games + More

Gary and Julie — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:00:53 +0000

There are all kinds of great events this weekend in Kiss Country. From the kick off of Mardi Gras to SEC teams playing in Bowl games. We’ve got a little something for everyone! College Football: Cotton Bowl 2012: Friday, Jan 4th, 2012 @ 7:00 pm Texas A&M and Oklahoma. (on Fox) Compass Bowl 2012: Saturday, [...]

Weekend Events for 12/28-30: Independence Bowl, Big and Rich and More

Gary and Julie — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:00:24 +0000

There are all kinds of great events you can attend this weekend in Kiss Country. From awesome College Football bowl game to Dora the Explorer Live. Or building toys with Elves to new movies. We got a little something for everyone! Independence Bowl 2012: Friday, December 28, 2012 @ 1:00 pm The 2012 AdvoCare V100 [...]

Poor Santa's Face Must Hurt!

Gary and Julie — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:29:27 +0000

Many NBA games were played Christmas day but this one will be remembered by many. During half time at the Chicago Bulls/ Houston Rockets game “Santa’s” were the entertainment. Unfortunately, for one this was a half time he’ll probably never forget. Watch the video and see for yourself. OUCH!!!

Lost, Blind Dog Finds Way Back To Family In Time For Christmas

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:45:40 +0000

When Abby, an eight-year-old mixed breed dog that belonged to the Grapengeter family of Fairbanks, Alaska went missing on December 13th there wasn’t much hope for a happy reunion. Not only was Abby on her own in negative 40 degree weather, but she was blind. The family, which includes three children under the age of ten had, [...]

Kelly Clarkson Visits Sick Kids for Christmas

Megan Pacella — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:00:17 +0000

Always one to use her singing talents for the greater good, Kelly Clarkson stopped by Monroe Carrell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt on Dec. 21 to spread some holiday cheer. Clarkson sang a few songs and celebrated the season with patients and staff at the hospital in her hometown of Nashville.

Worst Christmas Movies Ever!

Gary and Julie — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:19:34 +0000

Digital Spy.com has come out with the worst Christmas movies of all time. We have to admit most of these are pretty bad but some we’ve never heard of. See if any of your favorites are included: 1) Jingle All the Way 2) Santa with Muscles 3) Surviving Christmas 4) Deck the Halls 5) [...]

Blake Shelton Remembers Final Christmas With His Dad

Megan Pacella — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:00:18 +0000

For Blake Shelton and his wife, Miranda Lambert, Christmas 2012 will be tough. Shelton's father, Dick, passed away in January, making this the first holiday season the country crooner will experience without him.

Skateboarding Santa Dog Is Here to Save Christmas

Emerald Catron — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:15:24 +0000

Does it seem like no matter how much cognac you put in your eggnog, you just can’t seem to get into the Christmas spirit? Maybe you should try watching this video. It’s significantly more cute, with and causes zero hangover. We just want to thank the random stranger in Japan who decided to dress their [...]

Follow Santa Delivering Toys Across the World

Gary and Julie — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 10:55:22 +0000

Volunteers are pulling on their Santa hats, phone lines are in place and wall-size tracking screens are ready. NORAD Tracks Santa is primed for its 57th annual goodwill mission. The first shift of Santa trackers starts taking calls early Monday at 877-HI-NORAD (877-446-6723), telling children — and some adults — when Santa is due at [...]

The Porsche 917 Le Mans Raceway: A Toy Racetrack For Big Boys

Mike Moody — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 20:39:35 +0000

We’re not saying we still play with toys, but if we did, this would be the toy we’d play with. This full size replica of the racing Porsche 917 is actually giant toy car racetrack. The car’s beautiful frame conceals a detailed replica of the famous Le Mans raceway inside. Collectors can store this with [...]

Taylor Swift's 'Never Grow Up' Featured in Heartwarming Walmart Christmas Commercial

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:00:42 +0000

Taylor Swift's contemplative ballad 'Never Grow Up' provides the soundtrack for one of the cutest and most heartwarming commercials of the Christmas season. The spot, a promo for Walmart, captures the euphoria of Christmas morning for children, along with the innate joy of opening presents and spending time with family.

Keith Urban Shares How He Used to Spend Christmas as a Kid

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 17:00:54 +0000

For most young children, there is nothing more euphoric than Christmas morning. Waking up early is a requirement. Flying down the steps to tear open presents is also a given. Country superstar Keith Urban was no different than your average, Christmas-loving kid while growing up in Australia. The singer revealed how he spent Christmas mornings and how he was the personal alarm clock of Mom and Dad Urban!

Blake Shelton Designs Special Christmas Gift for Miranda Lambert

Megan Pacella — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 13:00:01 +0000

Blake Shelton isn't the kind of guy who goes to the mall to buy his wife a few sweaters for Christmas. Instead, the popular country crooner tuned in to his creative energies to design a piece of jewelry that will appeal to Miranda Lambert's animal-loving side.

10 Unusual Historical Events That Happened During Christmas

Carl Pettit — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:08:18 +0000

Everyone knows Christmas Day is all about tearing open presents, spending time with loved ones, gorging on lots of good food and celebrating the holiday spirit in general. Even though most of us have got the holiday thing down by now, some folks out there might not be aware of some of the unusual and history-making events marking Christmas Day and Christmas Eve in the past.

Taylor Swift Will Be Tan for Christmas

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:00:45 +0000

Taylor Swift's nonstop promotional schedule for her best-selling 'Red' album will continue right up until Christmas. The 'I Knew You Were Trouble' singer has been in Australia to promote the album, but she will make it back to the States in the nick of time to celebrate Christmas Day at home. But since Christmas falls during the Aussie summer, Swift was able to soak up some rays -- albeit accidentally.

Jennifer Nettles and John Legend Duet 'O Holy Night' on 'CMA Country Christmas'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:00:48 +0000

Wow. Just when you think it's impossible to bring any kind of new life to an age-old Christmas classic, Jennifer Nettles and John Legend go and prove you wrong. The pair teamed up for an absolutely stellar version of 'O Holy Night' on Thursday night's 'CMA Country Christmas' special, proving that a great song and strong singers still win out over all the marketing in the world.

A List of Shreveport and Bossier Churches Holding Christmas Masses

Amanda Currier — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:20:43 +0000

The holiday spirit is fully upon us in Shreveport and Bossier City. Thankfully, there are plenty of churches in the area where you can celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.

$1.7 Billion in Gift Cards Not Spent…WHAT?

Julie K — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:55:56 +0000

Did you know that this year alone more than 1.7 Billion dollars (that’s with a B) will go unspent this year? Three quarters of us will get someone a gift card this year. I can understand if the gift card is for something you’d never use like an underwater basket weaving class but for Amazon [...]

Operation Santa Claus Toy Deliveries Begin

John Lee — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 03:30:18 +0000

Over a thousand needy children in Shreveport and Bossier Parish will have a much brighter Christmas this year -- thanks to your generosity.

'A Christmas Story' Considered Historically Significant, Will Be Preserved in the Library of Congress

Eric Walkuski — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:29:54 +0000

It’s a major award! Looks like the Library of Congress is in a very Christmas-y mood, as Bob Clark’s classic ‘A Christmas Story’ is one of 25 new films selected for preservation into the National Film Registry. Oh fudge, indeed! Jump after the break to find out the other 24 titles! ‘A Christmas Story’ will [...]