Top 20 Most Visited Stories in 2013
With 2013 coming to a close, here is a look at the top 20 news stories visitors read on 710KEEL.com this year.
The stories range from national politics and local breaking news to sports and entertainment buzz and the absurd.
The stories selected are the top 20 posts published on the 710KEEL.com website that were news or event-based stories in 2013 and are listed in the ordered from the most viewed story to least viewed based on the total page views that story received.
To read each item's full story, click the headline.
- 20
‘Dakota’s Summer’: The Latest Movie To Be Filmed In Shreveport
Dakota's Summer is announced to be filming in the Shreveport-Bossier area.
- 19
New Buyer Found for Former General Motors Plant in Shreveport
Elio Motors announced it would be purchasing the former General Motors facility in Shreveport.
- 18
Parkway High School Alum Dies from Injuries Suffered in Weekend Wreck
A Parkway High School alumnus died in a wreck on Clyde Fant Parkway in Shreveport.
- 17
Deer Meat Donated to Shreveport Shelter Destroyed by State Health Inspectors
Hundreds of pounds of meat donated to a Shreveport shelter has been destroyed by health inspectors and many wanted to know why.
- 16
What’s Happening With Local Celebrity Dez Duron Since His Stint on “The Voice”?
Former NBC's The Voice contestant Dez Duron stopped by the KEEL studio and talked about what he's been up to since his appearance on the competition program.
- 15
Paula Deen Wins Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
It was good news for food celebrity Paula Deen after a racial discrimination lawsuit was filed against the former Food Network star and effectively destroyed her career.
- 14
Judge in Tennessee Rules Baby’s Name Must Be Changed from ‘Messiah’
A judge ordered the name of a 7-month old boy’s be changed, saying the religious name was earned by one person and “that one person is Jesus Christ.”
- 13
Shreveport Death Row Inmate Sues State For Prison Conditions
Some like it hot, but a set of death row inmates at Angola, including Shreveport's Nathaniel Code, weren't happy with the conditions in the prison.
- 12
Pontiac, Mich. Mayor Leon Jukowski Talks Elio Motors, Wishes Shreveport a Smooth Ride [INTERVIEW]
Shreveport wasn't the only city Elio Motors was considering to build its new three-wheeled car.
- 11
Margaritaville Resort Casino Opens Its Doors Today
Shreveport's newest casino opened its doors for thousands of patrons this past summer.
- 10
New Walmart Planned for North Shreveport
Residents in North Shreveport are excited over news of a new Walmart coming to town.
- 9
Free EBT? California R&B Artist Chapter Jackson Talks About Welfare Abuse [INTERVIEW]
After the Walmart EBT glitch that led to a feeding frenzy at Shreveport-Bossier area Walmarts, listeners shared a rap song about abusing the EBT system.
- 8
Bossier Teacher Jessica Banet Accused of Having Sexual Relationship with Teenage Student
A Haughton softball team assistant coach was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a teenage girl on that team.
- 7
Did Kidd Kraddick Predict His Death With ‘Deathbed Confessions’?
After Kidd Kraddick's untimely death, many were wondering if a segment he had done only a few days prior was a prediction of Kidd's own death.
- 6
Man Who Left Funny Voicemail Message About Car Accident Has Shreveport Roots
A man who purportedly left a hilarious voice mail message of him providing a play-by-play description of a car accident and describing how a group of four old women beat up a man who hit their car has Shreveport roots.
- 5
Did Clint Bowyer Spin Out On Purpose In Richmond [VIDEO]?
NASCAR fans were up in arms about a wreck in the Sprint Cup Series' last race before the Chase in Richmond. The event eventually had a huge impact on the Chase and cost Martin Truex Jr. his ride at Michael Waltrip Racing.
- 4
Reaction to Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke’s Performance on the VMAs [NSFW]
While everyone covered their eyes during the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, thousands in the Ark-La-Tex were either curious or appalled by the musical performance by Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke.
- 3
Kidd Kraddick Dies At Age 53
Kidd Kraddick's sudden death over the summer was a shock to many of his fans here in the Ark-La-Tex.
- 2
Shreveport Native Cole Vosbury’s Blind Audition to Air on ‘The Voice’
Before Shreveport native Cole Vosbury became a national sensation on NBC's The Voice, he had to audition to make it onto the show.
- 1
Rep. Jim Bridenstine Says Obama is Not Fit to Lead as Commander In Chief
Congressman Jim Bridenstein (R-OK) gave his review of President Barack Obama on the House floor, including words like "dishonesty, incompetence, vengefulness and lack of moral compass."