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
Texas Cops Will Soon Be Clicking and Ticketing
Texas law enforcement will be working overtime soon, with the 11th annual "Click It, or Ticket" safety campaign about to get underway. From May 21st through June 3rd, including Memorial Day weekend, law officers will be out in force all over the state.
Bossier High School Observing Law Day
Today is "Law Day." The Louisiana Supreme Court has issued a resolution urging all Louisiana State Court judges to dedicate this month to reaching out to schools to provide students with an opportunity to learn about the law, the role of judges and the court system from members of the Judiciary.
State’s First Bicentennial Baby Born in Shreveport
Louisiana's first bicentennial baby was born yesterday morning in Shreveport. Baby Isaiah was born at LSU Medical Center at 12:02.
Red River Waterway Closure Costs Millions
The closure of the Red River Waterway is into the millions now.
A Texas Drug Dealer Threatens the President
A Texas man sentenced to 20 years for transporting drugs through Northwest Louisiana is in more hot water for threatening President Obama.
LSU-Shreveport Gets New Digital Media Program Thanks to Huge Grant
If its true that the future holds many jobs in digital media for the picking, then students at LSU-Shreveport will benefit from a new program in digital technology.
Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Caddo Parish
This week has been named Crime Victims' Rights Week in Caddo Parish. Sheriff Steve Prator made the announcement earlier this week at a ceremony at Centenary College.
Voters Say “No” to Tax Increase for Animal Shelter
The animal shelter in DeSoto Parish needs money to expand because there are so many strays, but voters said "no" to a tax increase to fund the expansion.
Clerks Busted for Selling Alcohol to Minors
Two store clerks have been cited in an underage alcohol operation conducted by the Caddo Sheriff's Department.
Bossier Parish Voters Say Yes to Money for Schools
Bossier Parish voters Saturday approved new schools to address parish growth, but did not give the go ahead for employee pay raises or new technology.
Thousands Enjoy Barksdale’s Air Show with Thunderbirds [Photos]
Thousands of people turned out for the Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base Saturday and Sunday. The feature act was the Air Force's elite Thunderbirds.
Up, Up and Away: Defenders of Liberty at Barksdale[Photos][Videos]
Barksdale Air Force Base is getting ready to unleash the Thunderbirds in what is being called the largest air show in the South Central United States.