About Me
My husband transferred to GM here in Shreveport from the Decatur/Huntsville area of North Alabama, home of the beautiful Tennessee River. He retired from GM and is now attending Police Academy in Kilgore, Texas. Our children are growing like weeds, two daughters, Casey is 19, and an education student at Panola College. Jill, is 16 and plays softball for Carthage High Junior Varsity. Our son, Shane, is 14 and plays football and runs track for Carthage Junior High. 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 from Heather Mills, 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
Shreveport Crash Causes Injuries, Knocks Out Power
A two-vehicle crash injures a motorist and topples a utility pole in Shreveport during the morning rush today. The collision happened on East 70th Street at Henderson Drive. One vehicle took out a utility pole, knocking out power to businesses in the neighborhood for a while this morning.
Gov. Bobby Jindal in Minden Today: New Jobs Coming
Gov. Bobby Jindal arrived at Camp Minden today to announce that hundreds of new jobs are coming to Northwestern Louisiana.
What’s Open in Shreveport-Bossier on Labor Day
It's the time of the year where you fire up the grill, search for tax-free deals at local clothing stores and, most importantly, get ready to send the kids back to school. Labor Day is nearly a month away, so here's a rundown of what's open and what's closed in Shreveport-Bossier during the holiday.
Shreveport Apartment Fire Injures Five, Including Pregnant Woman[Photos & Audio]
A pregnant woman in her 20s is one of the people who jumped from a two-story apartment building that was on fire. Shreveport fire spokesman Scott Wolverton told me five people were injured in the blaze at Villa Marquis Apartments on Valley View Drive this morning.
Louisiana Troopers Targeting Obscure License Tags
Louisiana State Police are getting together with local law enforcement to cut down on complaints of obscure license plates. State law requires the clear display of vehicle license plates.
Shreveport Police Arrest a Man for Hit and Run
A Shreveport man has been arrested for hit and run after he ran over a man who was walking along Bert Kouns Industrial in the wee hours of the morning. The injured man's leg was severed and he's in serious condition.
Blanchard Fire Heavily Damages House [Photos]
A house fire in Blanchard this morning sent firefighters from Caddo Fire District One rolling to put out the flames. Deputy Chief Jeff Akes says flames engulfed a residence off Blanchard-Furr Road on Williams Street.
Bossier Parish, Room for Record Number of Students?[Gallery]
Bossier Parish Schools are experiencing growing pains and one newly constructed school - still smelling of fresh paint - may need more space, especially next year.
UPDATE: Shreveport Fatal Accident Road Photo
Shreveport police are investigating an early morning crash that killed two people on South Lakeshore Drive near Risinger. Sgt. Bill Goodin says police haven't released the victims' names pending notification of family members.
UPDATE: Colorado ‘Joker’ Killer Sent Notebook To Shrink, Outlines Massacre Plan
Is "Dark Night Rises" movie massacre a crazy killer's fantasy come true? Was killer imitating Heath Ledger's insane 'Joker'?