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Meth found in Shreveport’s wastewater

Meth found in Shreveport’s wastewater

Well this is disgusting and downright disturbing! A new report says METH was found in Shreveport’s wastewater. According to our news partners at KTAL NBC 6: The data was collected by LSU Health Shreveport’s Louisiana Addiction Research Center using two different independent laboratories. The results show meth in Shreveport’s wastewater is double what has been…MORE

What was your favorite TOY growing up in Shreveport?

What was your favorite TOY growing up in Shreveport?

The National Toy Hall of Fame announced the three toys it’ll be inducting this year.  And they are . . . 1.  Lite-Brite 2.  Masters of the Universe 3.  The Top.  (Like the ancient toy you spin.  Not like a bikini top.)  (???) There are nine other finalists that didn’t get enough votes from toy industry experts, historians, and the general public to make…MORE

Are People in Shreveport Buying Used Christmas Gifts This Year??

Are People in Shreveport Buying Used Christmas Gifts This Year??

Are you going to pass on Black Friday this year . . . to do your Christmas shopping in a neighbor’s garage? In a new survey, 78% of those in Shreveport and throughout the country say that they’re looking to save money this holiday season by purchasing PRE-OWNED gifts.  And not vintage collectables or refurbished…MORE

Temps Near Freezing Coming to Shreveport

Temps Near Freezing Coming to Shreveport

Enjoy today (Thursday) because it looks like it will be the last “warm” today we have for a while in the Shreveport area. A cold front will arrive tomorrow, and our temperatures will drop below 60 degrees for the next 7 to 10 days. According to our weather partners at KTAL NBC 6: Rain will…MORE

Pickle Scented Candles in Shreveport?

Pickle Scented Candles in Shreveport?

I have friends that LOVE pickles! And I’ll admit I love a good pickle too, but, I don’t think I want my house to smell like pickles! Well now residents of the Shreveport area you can now buy candles that smell like pickles! Vlasic is selling a new scented candle that smells like DILL PICKLES!…MORE

Is Shreveport Still Walking Around Groggy After Daylight Saving Time?

Is Shreveport Still Walking Around Groggy After Daylight Saving Time?

Daylight Saving Time ended Sunday.  So why is everyone in Shreveport still walking around groggy and in a daze days later??  The good news is a poll found this should be the LAST day you feel that way. 2,000 people were asked how long it takes them to adjust to shifting the clocks.  And the…MORE

Louisiana Christmas Tree Farmers are Having a Very Big Year

Louisiana Christmas Tree Farmers are Having a Very Big Year

By writing this article, I am breaking one of my own rules of life. My daughters will tell you, this time of year, I operate my daily life with one rule. I do not want to even hear the word, “Christmas” until the day after Thanksgiving. I’ve been that way ever since I can remember,…MORE

Our First Shreveport $500 Online Shopping Spree Winner

Our First Shreveport $500 Online Shopping Spree Winner

We know the holidays are coming up, and money is tight – so we want to help cover some, or all, of your holiday shopping with a $500 online shopping spree! Listen to Q97.3 EVERY HOUR from 7am to 7pm for the keyword to text in for your chance to win a $500 online shopping…MORE