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Miracles For Josh 5K Race to Benefit Two Local Men

Gary and Julie — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:18:33 +0000

You may remember Josh Lesniewski’s story from June 30, 2011, when he barely survived a fall from a 30 ft. ladder. Josh, who is only 30 years old, suffered a traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury, which left him paralyzed below the waist. Despite his own struggles Josh is determined to help others who have also been disabled by such tragic events.

Your Help To Oklahoma Tornado Victims Could Put You Backstage With Luke Bryan and Darius Rucker

Gary and Julie — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:52:58 +0000

We’re blowing a big old “Oklahoma Kiss” to all the victims of this week’s tornadoes. Plan to join us THIS morning and make a $1 donation to American Red Cross and you could score big for your efforts! At 7:00 this morning we’ll be in the Brookshires parking lot at Mansfield Road and Bert [...]

How You Can Help Victims of the Tornado in Oklahoma

Chris Kissel — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:51 +0000

A huge tornado touched down just outside of Oklahoma City earlier today, causing widespread destruction and leaving behind a yet-untold number of casualties. To see how you can help those affected, see the list below. This list will continue to be updated. The Oklahoma City Red Cross You can donate to the Oklahoma City Red Cross now. [...]

Bass Tournament on Red River This Sunday, May 26, to Benefit D.A.R.T.

Gary and Julie — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:40:23 +0000

The first ever bass tournament to benefit D.A.R.T. (Domestic Abuse Resistance Team) will be held this Sunday, May 26 at Red River South Marina on Red River. The tournament is being presented by the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and Alpha Chi Omega Sorority of Louisiana Tech will begin at 6:45 am or safe first light and [...]

3rd Annual Team Cade Benefit May 4 in Homer, Louisiana

Gary and Julie — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:30:36 +0000

Cade was born October 8, 2009 and since that very day, he's battled Cystic Fibrosis. CF is a deadly genetic disease affecting more than 30,000 children and young adults making every day a struggle for these angels. And though there is no cure at this time, researchers world wide have devoted countless hours in its search.

American Cancer Society Zumba-A-Thon June 1 in Shreveport

Gary and Julie — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:30:20 +0000

On June 1 from 10 am until 2pm, you’re invited for all the fun, the great workout and to help raise funds for the American Cancer Society at the Relay For Life Caddo Zumba-A-Thon at the Red River District, under the Texas Street Bridge. Make a $10.00 donation to the American Cancer Society and join the [...]

Benton Elementary School Archers Prepare For National Championship

Gary and Julie — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:30:59 +0000

Last month, on March 2, the Benton Elementary Archery Team won the NASP (National Archery in School Program) State Championship. And not only did Coach Perry Norcross lead the team to a State Title, but they scored higher than the Middle School and High School Champions. The Tigers are also proud to have the Girls Overall State Champion, [...]

Texas Thunder Festival to Raise Funds for Victims of West, Texas Explosion

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:05:03 +0000

The Texas Thunder Festival, featuring the Randy Rogers Band, Wade Bowen, Casey Donahew Band, Josh Abbott Band and Stoney LaRue, makes its debut in 2013. It is also part of an effort to raise funds to benefit the schools, first responders and victims of the explosion that took place at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas 10 days ago on April 17.

Benefit Bake Sale to Aid in Medical Expenses for Shreveport's Donette Muse

Gary and Julie — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:27:34 +0000

About 3 years ago, Donette Muse was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. After an 8 month bout of chemo all her doctors said that she'd won her battle with the Big C. However, a few months back at one of Donette's routine check ups the doctors detected a higher than usual CA-125 count (what Doctors use to help detect active Cancer cells) and informed Donette the cancer had returned.

Jessie Memorial 5K to Aid St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital

Gary and Julie — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:30:19 +0000

Haughton High School’s JROTC is sponsoring the Jessie Memorial 5K this Saturday, April 27th at 8:30 a.m. at Haughton High. This memorial represents Jessie Meriwether, who was diagnosed with leukemia and passed away, and is representing others who have been treated with cancer. Help support her memory and wipe out cancer! All proceeds go to [...]

ATV Raffle to Benefit Chaplain For Shreveport Fire Department

Gary and Julie — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:30:26 +0000

The Caddo Parish Fire Chief’s Association is selling raffle tickets for a 2013 Honda 420 FM 4×4 4-wheeler. All the proceeds will go toward assisting Rev. Durell Tuberville with his medical bills. Reverend Tubberville has been recently diagnosed with cancer. He is going through all the treatments including chemotherapy and radiation yet he remains in good spirits and [...]

Cass County Championship Rodeo April 26 and 27

Gary and Julie — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:30:00 +0000

It’s rodeo time here in Kiss Country and the 13th Annual Cass County Championship Rodeo is coming up Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27 at 8 pm nightly. A portion of Friday night’s ticket sales will benefit the Cass County Relay for Life and they’ll have a huge fireworks display following Saturday’s [...]

One Man Shoot Sporting Clays on August 3 to Benefit Prostate Cancer

Gary McCoy — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:40:49 +0000

Alright shooters, want to get ready for dove season, have an incredibly fun day and make a difference in the fight against prostate cancer at the same time, then register your team in the Shreveport/Bossier Sporting Clays Fundraiser for Prostate Cancer Research and Awareness. The event will be hosted by the One Man Shoot Committee and Friends [...]

Lawson Bo Brandon Baseball and Softball Tournament Begins Thursday

Gary and Julie — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:38:20 +0000

Last year’s Lawson Bo Brandon Baseball and Softball Tournament featured over 80 teams and around 900 players aged 7 to 14. This year’s tournament, the 3rd annual, will likely top those numbers. With games beginning Thursday, April 11 at several Bossier Parish venues, baseball will be the big focus of the weekend. Venues include Haughton Dixie Fields, [...]

Red River Bass Tournament to Benefit Domestic Abuse Resistance Team

Gary McCoy — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:18:45 +0000

The first ever bass tournament to benefit D.A.R.T. (Domestic Abuse Resistance Team) will be held Sunday, May 26 at Red River South Marina on Red River. The tournament is being presented by the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and Alpha Chi Omega Sorority of Louisiana Tech will begin at 6:45 am or safe first light and weigh [...]

Lake Bistineau Bass Tournament in Memory of Brinlee Mae Green

Gary McCoy — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:05:06 +0000

Whitney green and his fiancée Britni Heable are from Benton and they recently suffered the loss that all parents fear most. The 5 month old daughter, Brinlee Mae Green, died from SIDS. And it’s in Brinlee’s honor that Whitney and Britni are hosting a Bass Tournament to benefit their church. The tournament will be held on [...]

2013 Hilman House – Joe Ferguson Golf Classic

Gary and Julie — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:02:27 +0000

Hilman House in Shreveport has aided children with Cystic Fibrosis for years and that aid gets more expensive every year. That’s why the Hilman House Joe Ferguson Golf Classic is such an important fundraiser for the organization. They raise the lion share of their budget from this event each year. So they’ve put out [...]

Battle of the Gumbo Gladiators Cook Off is Saturday

Gary and Julie — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:09:18 +0000

It was only a couple weeks ago, we had some of the best barbecuers in the country all gathered at Red River South Marina and since Gary McCoy was a judge, we can attest that it was some of the finest barbecue that’s ever graced our neck of God’s Country. This Saturday, we can [...]

Compassion Dash at First Baptist Haughton to Raise Funds for Anna Grace Watson

Gary and Julie — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:03:48 +0000

This year’s annual Compassion Dash is April 13 at First Baptist Haughton and will raise much needed funds for Anna Grace Watson. Anna Grace is the 6 year old daughter of Brad and Leigh Ann Watson. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency (MSD) in July 2011. MSD is a progressive, terminal, neurological disorder. Approximately 40 cases have [...]

Pet Savers Rummage Sale

Gary and Julie — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:00:08 +0000

Pet Savers Shreveport will be holding a rummage sale to raise much needed funds at the Pet Savers Shelter, 4380 Noyes Drive in Shreveport this Saturday, February 23 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Donations for the sale will be accepted any day from 12:00pm – 4:00pm up until February 22 at Pet Savers Shelter, [...]