About Me
My husband transferred to GM here in Shreveport from the Decatur/Huntsville area of North Alabama, home of the beautiful Tennessee River. Our children are growing like weeds, two daughters, Casey is 18 (old enough to vote, but not old enough for a tatoo) Jill, 15 and son, Shane, 13. I was a deejay for 11 years on a morning show in Alabama at WDRM Country 102, but my first full-time job was working for Jerry Falwell's radio station in Lynchburg, Va. I graduated from Liberty University in 1983. I got to hear President Ronald Reagan speak on campus. I also heard Sen. Ted Kennedy speak. Moral Majority accidentally sent Ted Kennedy a membership card, and Kennedy accepted an invitation to visit us. I'd like to meet Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton. I saw McCartney in Dallas before the divorce, and I've seen Clapton four times. But, it doesn't get any better than a George Jones concert. When I met the Possum back stage as a deejay at a concert in Alabama, Jones says, "Got that red hair." When I introduced him to my husband, he says, "Got that tall husband." However, the greatest things in life: my daughter's first 3-pointer in basketball; my son's first tackle in football, and the day my youngest daughter put all her coins in my purse because she thought I didn't have any money. She was right - I didn't!Elaine Etheridge
Jury Finds in Favor of Actor Kevin Costner
A federal jury has found in favor of actor Kevin Costner in a lawsuit filed against him by fellow actor Stephen Baldwin over a BP cleaning contract.
Saving Denim Movement Comes to Shreveport
Instead of save the whales, try save the denim! The Liberty Challenge is a movement to save one of the last denim factories in the United States, located in South Carolina. Advocate Liz Havlin stopped by KEEL studios to talk about the cause.
I’ll Have Another Injured, No Triple Crown
I'll Have Another was on his way to becoming a Triple Crown winner. Having won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, I'll Have Another was getting ready for the Belmont. Sadly, fate stepped in and the chestnut racing thoroughbred was injured and thrown out of the Belmont. The culprit? Tendonitis.
LeAnn Rimes Interview on Today’s Hit Country
Today's Hit Country, KISS Country 93-7 is giving away tickets to see LeAnn Rimes in concert Friday night at the Horseshoe Casino and Resort. And you'll have a chance tomorrow morning to win tickets with Turner and McCoy.
Update: Shreveport Police Dog Catches Culprit in Shooting
New details in a story KEEL News first reported Wednesday. Shreveport police have released the names of the victim and suspect in a shooting that left one man critically wounded. And it was a police dog that nabbed the alleged shooter.
Crawfish for Dinner? Mudbug Madness!
Lots of folks enjoyed crawfish cooked a bunch of different ways at this year's 29th annual Mudbug Madness Festival. Each year, there's a men's crawfish eating contest.
Memorial Day Activities in Shreveport
Many local and area events are going on to honor our fallen heroes.
Today, Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover addressed the Annual Memorial Day salute to Veterans program at Paradise Baptist Church on Hollywood Avenue.
Health and Fitness Week at Work: How We do It [Video]
This week is Health and Fitness Week and it's a perfect time to join the fitness gurus where you work. And believe me, there are some.
Fallen Police Officers Honored at Shreveport Ceremony [Photos][Videos][Audio]
Local law officers from six different agencies gathered to honor the memories of those brave officers, who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Peace, Love and Poke Salad in Blanchard!
The 38th Annual Blanchard Poke Salad Festival was this weekend at the Blanchard Poke Salad Park. And it's all about peace, love and poke salad!
$1,500 Found in Blanchard Treasure Hunt
Two women, who work at Barksdale Federal Credit Union in Blanchard, have found Blanchard's Poke Salad Treasure. Neil Kalberg says Brittney Burt and Theresa Ryan will share the $1,500 after finding it with the fifth clue on day five Friday.
God Must Have Been Smiling..Prayers Heard in Shreveport
The National Day of Prayer was observed everywhere Thursday, and one of the churches holding services was Shreveport's First United Methodist Church.