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Bossier Sheriff's Youth Programs Lose Federal Funding Due to Use of God and Prayer

Gary and Julie — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:30:25 +0000

In a story originally reported by Amanda Crane and the Bossier Press Tribune, we find that Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington's "Young Marines Program" and "Youth Diversion Program" will lose federal funding for their mention of God and use of prayer.

Whittington received notice that funding would be restored only if he signed a letter “

Carrie Underwood Is 'Out in Left Field' Says Tennessee Ag-Gag Bill Sponsor

Christina Vinson — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:00:05 +0000

Tennessee State Representative Andy Holt has said he's on the same side as country star Carrie Underwood, but he has stated that he will not back down from his earlier heated comments, which advised the 'Blown Away' singer to stick with singing instead of lawmaking. Underwood expressed her disapproval of the Livestock Cruelty Prevention Act, known as the Ag-Gag Bill.

Jim Carrey's 'Cold Dead Hand' Attack on Gun Owners a Possible Career Ender [VIDEO]

Gary McCoy — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:13:49 +0000

So, a Canadian walks into a bar…Wait a minute, that’s a different joke — but probably a lot funnier than Jim Carrey’s attack on the National Rifle Association and the memory of the great Charlton Heston. His tasteless idiotic video for the song “Cold Dead Hand,” which appears on FunnyorDie, essentially labels proud, gun-owning, God-fearing Americans [...]

President Obama Lays Out Ambitious Agenda in State of the Union Address [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:58:04 +0000

Riding the wave of his re-election, President Barack Obama hit upon themes of the economy, energy, climate change and gun control in his State of the Union address delivered to a joint session of Congress. Obama declared in the speech that the state of the union is stronger and ticked off the reasons he believes [...]

Civil Rights Activist Omits Words "Under God" From Pledge at Inauguration [VIDEO]

Gary and Julie — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:31:41 +0000

As reported by TheRightScoop.com , for the first time in history a lay person gave the Presidential inaugural invocation and really didn't mention God much at all and especially noteworthy was her omission of the words "Under God" when quoting the Pledge of Allegiance.

President Calls for Assault-Weapon Ban, Stronger Background Checks

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:09:48 +0000

Wednesday afternoon, President Obama proposed numerous measures in response to a string of recent mass shootings across the country, including one at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, in which 20 children and six adults were murdered by a gunman. Obama called for a ban on assault weapons, like the one used in Newtown, [...]

So Exactly What Does the Fiscal Cliff Have to do With You and I?

Gary McCoy — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:55:04 +0000

Over the last couple of days, we’ve been beat over the head with the term “Fiscal Cliff.” My questions were easy. What’s a fiscal cliff anyway and why were we standing so close to it? Well, I thought I’d do a little research to help us all out and try to explain just what this [...]

Kiss Country Salutes SSgt. Josh Jerden – Our Service Member of the Week

Gary and Julie — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:45:51 +0000

“Mighty are those who flirt with fate.” This week’s Kiss Country Service Member of the Week was submitted to us by Lauren Jerden and she’s obviously pretty proud of her nomination since he’s also her husband. Lauren tells us: My husband, Ssgt. Josh Jerden, is an explosive ordnance disposal technician in the United States Air [...]

Charlie Daniels Pens an Open Letter to President Obama

Jessica Nicholson — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:00:09 +0000

After President Obama's election to a second term of presidency on November 6, several country artists shared their feelings (both serious and humorous) regarding the election. Now, outspoken entertainer Charlie Daniels has added his opinions into the mix.

Dead Candidate Wins Election in Alabama

Donald Deane — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:00:42 +0000

If there's any doubt how strong the GOP's hold on Alabama is, consider this -- a Republican nominee beat out the Democratic incumbent for a seat on the Bibb County Commission last week despite the fact that he died a month earlier. Congratulations, Alabama, on taking partisanship to a whole new level.

Ashley Judd Considering Run for U.S. Senate in 2014

Billy Dukes — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:00:51 +0000

Actress Ashley Judd could be looking toward politics for her next job. The younger sister to Wynonna Judd and daughter to Naomi Judd is said to be considering a run for U.S. Senate in 2014, but in a statement, she would only go as far as indicating that it's possible -- but too early -- to discuss the potential campaign.

2012 Election Results From Northwest Louisiana

Gary McCoy — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 11:39:51 +0000

Well, it’s all over except a run off for District Judge coming in December. The results have all been tabulated for the Presidential race to the ammendments and several other offices. News Radio 710 KEEL stayed up until the wee hours of the morning gathering all the results and has posted them all for us [...]

Election Day 2012 in Northwest Louisiana – Things You Should Know

Gary McCoy — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:56:50 +0000

Assuming that unless you’ve already voted early, you’ll be heading to the polls sometime Tuesday, there are several things you should make yourself aware of. Especially if this is your first time to vote in North Louisiana. All polls will be open from 6am to 8pm. In order to vote in Lousiana, you need valid [...]

Parkway High Students Pick Romney in Mock Election

Erin McCarty — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:57:41 +0000

Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney beats President Barack Obama in a landslide in a Parkway High School mock election. Students held conventions campaign speeches and protests before casting votes in this process which has been going on at Parkway for many years. The two candidates even had their own Secret Service security officers assigned to [...]

Early Voting in Louisiana Runs Through Tuesday October 30

Gary McCoy — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:45:44 +0000

The easiest way to make sure your vote will count in the upcoming Presidential and local election is to cast that vote early. Any number of variables could prevent you from being able to vote on election day. Illness or injury; even a sudden trip out of town could prevent you from getting to the polls, so early voting is encouraged.

Barack Obama or Mitt Romney — Who Wins in a Cage Fight? [POLL]

Turner And McCoy — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:00:52 +0000

We don't personally know any people who would call it "fun" to watch the Presidential Debates, but we certainly figured out how they could start heading in that direction.

If you noticed Tuesday night, things got heated. Both Obama and Romney broke the rules of the debate and began directing their comments toward one another, completely ignoring the audience. They walked towards each other, and I'm sure we weren't the only people who wished that they would just throw down right there in front of God and everybody.

Joe Biden vs. Paul Ryan: Highlights From the Vice-Presidential Debate

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:48:30 +0000

Things kicked off around 9 p.m. Eastern in Danville, Kentucky, on the campus of Centre College, with Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan meeting for their one and only debate during this election campaign. Martha Raddatz of ABC News moderated the debate, which began when Biden, the former six-term senator from Delaware, and [...]

Last Day to Register to Vote

Turner And McCoy — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:03:35 +0000

Today is the LAST DAY for you to get registered to vote in Shreveport-Bossier if you are interested in voting in the upcoming presidential elections. If you are eligible to vote and are not yet registered, please get out and register TODAY because your vote COUNTS! Caddo Voter Information The Registrar of Voters is open [...]

The Presidential Debate… in AUTO-TUNE!

Chris Evans — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 21:16:42 +0000

I never thought a Presidential Debate could be music to my ears! But youtube user “schmoyoho” has put last night’s debate to song… and it’s auto-tunetastic! Take a listen… and sing along. Neither candidate ever sounded so good!

Who Won the Presidential Debate, Romney or Obama? [POLL]

Danny Fox — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:03:07 +0000

It was easy to see that TV Host Chris Matthews wasn’t pleased with President Obama when he said, “I don’t know what he was doing out there. He had his head down. He was enduring the debate rather than fighting it. Romney came out with a campaign.” The disappointed Matthews went on to say, “I [...]