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Oklahoma Tornado Victim Finds Dog Under Rubble During Interview [VIDEO]

Bristol — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:28:54 +0000

I know it’s a dog. I know people lost their lives. I know what happened yesterday in Oklahoma was totally and completely horrific. Honestly, I can’t even imagine what these poor people went through. Teachers, who ordinarily wouldn’t even be allowed to hug their students, using their bodies to shield their students… Families searching for [...]

With a Heavy Heart for our Friends and Family in Oklahoma [VIDEO]

Bristol — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:09:07 +0000

I’m still shocked, stunned, saddened by yesterday’s storm in Oklahoma. So many people, homes, pets… gone in the blink of an eye. I can’t imagine the pain the people in Moore, Oklahoma and the surrounding areas are feeling in the aftermath of yesterday’s traumatic and horrific storm/tornado. The video of the man emerging from the [...]

National Weather Service Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Shreveport, Bossier + More

Dennis Foley — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:11:05 +0000

[UPDATE 6:55 p.m.] The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Bossier, Caddo and Webster Parishes, as well as Harrison and Panola counties in Texas. [UPDATE 1:48 p.m.] The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch that affects several nearby areas, including the following parishes: Webster, Bossier, De Soto and Caddo. Panola and [...]

Chris Brown, Demi Lovato + More React to Oklahoma Tornado Tragedy

Kat Lee — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:30:48 +0000

Yesterday's (May 20) tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore is a painful reminder to all just how powerful Mother Nature can be. According to ABC News, the two-mile wide twister has killed at least 24 people, an esitmate which was just lowered by the medical examiner from the original estimate of 91. Tragically, seven of those casualties are children as the tornado tore through two elementary schools yesterday afternoon.

How You Can Help Victims of the Tornado in Oklahoma

Chris Kissel — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:51 +0000

A huge tornado touched down just outside of Oklahoma City earlier today, causing widespread destruction and leaving behind a yet-untold number of casualties. To see how you can help those affected, see the list below. This list will continue to be updated. The Oklahoma City Red Cross You can donate to the Oklahoma City Red Cross now. [...]

Florida Band Finds Out About Snow First Hand [VIDEO]

Bristol — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:28:55 +0000

My buddy Leisa St. John manages bands and one of the ones she works with got a surprise! Junior Doctor, a band out of Florida, was traveling cross country last week and just happened to encounter Winter Storm Yogi in Wyoming. Keep in mind, the boys are from Florida and their idea of winter gear means not wearing flip flops.

April Fool's Comes a Day Early Courtesy of Fake Tornado Facebook Photo

Bristol — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:17:45 +0000

Anyone who has lived in Louisiana for any length of time knows we have bad luck with regard to weather on Easter weekend. There have been tornadoes and ridiculously strong storms more years than not if you listen to the stories. So what about the picture of the tornado on Facebook yesterday attributed to the [...]

Strong Winds Topple KFC Bucket Sign in Shreveport

710keel — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:47:15 +0000

Strong winds toppled the bucket sign from the top of the Kentucky Fried Chicken in West Shreveport on Monday, sending it crashing onto a car. KSLA reported that wind gusts that reached up to 30 mph knocked down the Pines Road sign at about 10 a.m. Workers were seen hoisting the bucket at about 1 [...]

A Crow Thinks It's a Dog & Plays In Snow on a Car

Stifler — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:58:04 +0000

As a man born and raised in Shreveport, LA I'm vaguely aware of a phenominon known as "snow" it's apparently related to rain, but it's frozen. So, I guess it's like small hail. Anyway, in the frozen land of Russia they get snow a lot. Russians as we know are fond of cameras, here's a Russian who took their camera and aimed it at birds playing on a car!

The Storms Coming… Gotta Get Bread and Milk! [VIDEO]

Bristol — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:35:06 +0000

After the crazy weather all over the country this weekend, this made me laugh my rather large and shapely arse off! We’ve all been there, whether it’s a snow storm, a hurricane, whatever, people are going to freak… and others are going to make fun of them!

Punxsutawney Phil Does Not See Shadow; Predicts Early Spring

Joe Hyer — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:43:47 +0000

Spring will arrive early this year, according to America’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. Phil did not see his shadow when he emerged from his home in Gobblers Knob, Pa. early Saturday morning. Legend has it that if the groundhog sees his shadow on Feb. 2 winter will last six more weeks. If he doesn’t [...]

[UPDATED] Winter Weather Causes School Closings in Shreveport-Bossier & the Ark-La-Tex

amykeller — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:20:29 +0000

This week's blast of winter weather in Shreveport, Bossier and other nearby cities have led to a round of school closings. Here is how Caddo Parish schools, Northwestern State University and more are dealing with the weather.

Hurricane Sandy Relief [VIDEO]

Bristol — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:41:26 +0000

I had a listener email me earlier saying we made her cry this morning with the Christmas Wishes on Kraddick this morning. Her excuse was that she's 6 months pregnant and cries at commercials, but here's the deal, I'm not pregnant and this made me cry...

Man Who Helped With Hurricane Relief Won New Jersey Lottery

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:40:17 +0000

It is often said that a good deed is its own reward. However, John Turner got quite a bit more than that when he went to New Jersey to help with Hurricane Sandy clean up.Turner, who runs a water clean-up service, was born in Newark but has since moved to Chicago. When the storm hit, [...]

"Project Sandy" Helping Superstorm Victims

John Lee — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 04:30:22 +0000

A grassroots relief effort is underway at Airline High School in Bossier City to help the victims of Hurricane and Superstorm Sandy.

All You Need to Know to Help Out Hurricane Sandy Victims

Mike Adams — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:35:16 +0000

Two days after Hurricane Sandy ripped through the East Coast, many residents remain without basic supplies like food, clean water and shelter. Fortunately for the victims of this storm, there are many organizations out there determined to provide assistance to those affected by the hurricane.

Hurricane Sandy Leaves Path of Destruction on the East Coast [VIDEO]

Danny Fox — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:54:14 +0000

Hurricane Sandy carved a path of destruction through the East Coast on Monday evening, battering Atlantic City. Sandy is one of the most damaging hurricanes ever to hit the Northeast, spreading from from North Carolina to New England. Hurricane Sandy Causing Total Destruction In Atlantic City Over five million people were left in the dark [...]

Watch the First Documented Hurricane Sandy Weatherman 'Fail'

Emerald Catron — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:02:24 +0000

Weatherman Peter Doocy was standing out on Rehoboth Beach in Delaware, showing how intense the ocean was becoming before the storm even arrived when something went wrong. Unlike the usual hurricane bloopers, he didn’t get bowled over by the wind — he got his foot stuck in a sand trap. If this were a 1960s [...]

7 Photos That Are NOT Hurricane Sandy

Emerald Catron — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:06:32 +0000

Don't always believe everything Facebook tells you. If it was all true, do you have any idea how many dollars would've been donated to charity for liking that picture of a kitten? It can't be all true, and it's not. Here are some pictures of "Hurricane Sandy" circulating around that most certainly are NOT pictures of Hurricane Sandy. You're welcome.

Photos of Hurricane Sandy Flood Social Media Sites

Stephanie McMaster — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:52:02 +0000

Photos of Hurricane Sandy flooded social media sites throughout the day Monday, with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter users in the storm’s path posting dramatic photos of waves, flooding and downed trees. (Some are fake, by the way.) The outer bands of the hurricane brought strong winds, heavy rains and storm surges to the Jersey Shore [...]