Danny Merrell, KVKI-FM (Shreveport, LA) Journalist Profile

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A Sneak Peek Into How Local Stores Are Keeping Alcohol Out Of Kids' Hands

1 week ago | kicks105.com | Danny Merrell

With funding from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), The Coalition, Inc. recently partnered with the Angelina County Sheriff’s Department and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to conduct minor alcohol stings in an effort to decrease the consequences of alcohol purchased by minors.
Aspiring Athletes, Your Moment Is Here With Angelina College's New Talent Showcases

1 week ago | kicks105.com | Danny Merrell

It has been a time of transition for both the Angelina College softball and baseball programs. Earlier this month, each team welcomed new head coaches. READ MORE: Angelina College Hires New Head Baseball CoachNow, the teams are offering opportunities for possible future Lady Roadrunners and Roadrunners to show off their talents, with both programs offering talent showcases targeting uncommitted and unsigned players (including transfers) looking for a new home.
Shark 'Sighting' in Tyler, Texas Leads to a Profitable Experience

1 week ago | kicks105.com | Danny Merrell

Earlier this month, details were released about a shark encounter in Port O'Connor, Texas. That's not too strange of an occurrence since Port O'Connor is a coastal town. Now, news is breaking about another brush with a shark. This one happened on Monday in Tyler. The shark I'm talking about is the one featured on the new Texas Lottery 'Jaws' scratch-off game. This new offering celebrates the 50th anniversary of the release of the horror blockbuster 'Jaws'.
Deep Dive: Hudson, Texas Sailor on an Elite Ballistic Missile Sub.

1 week ago | kicks105.com | Danny Merrell

Several times a year, I receive an e-mail from the community outreach division of the U.S. Navy spotlighting a sailor who has ties to Deep East Texas. Today, I was surprised and delighted to see that a family friend was being featured. A native of Hudson, Texas, Childs serves in the U.S. Navy assigned to USS West Virginia, homeported at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
From Sawdust To Success: Diboll's Particleboard Factory's 55-Year Journey

1 week ago | kicks105.com | Danny Merrell

Georgia-Pacific’s Diboll Particleboard facility recently marked a major milestone—55 years of continuous operation—with a celebratory luncheon for its 132 employees and company retirees. The mill, which has played a vital role in the East Texas manufacturing community since it became operational in 1970, produces particleboard, a versatile engineered wood product used in furniture, countertops, cabinetry, and shelving.
The Top 9 Spots For A New Buc-ee's Location on Highway 59

1 week ago | kicks105.com | Danny Merrell

There are over 50 Buc-ee's locations covering 9 states. Texas is home to the majority of those locations, but you won't find a single Buc-ee's in northeast Texas or the central section of East Texas.
Meet The Man Behind Whataburger's Rise In East Texas And Beyond

1 week ago | kicks105.com | Danny Merrell

When it comes to brands and businesses that got their start in Texas, Whataburger is almost always mentioned as one of the most popular. Anyone from the Lone Star State will proudly and boldly put a Whataburger against any other comers from across the nation. 40 years ago, Lufkin's Glenn Johnson bought his first Whataburger store. Four decades later, there are 28 units across East Texas and Louisiana in the GVCS Inc. portfolio. “So much has changed over 40 years,” Johnson says.
12 Texas Lottery Scratch-Off Games That Have Paid Out Big in June

1 week ago | kicks105.com | Danny Merrell

Halfway through June, there have been 12 big jackpot winners of Texas Lottery scratch-off games. I define a 'big' winner as someone who has won a scratch-off prize of at least $50,000. These top-prize winning tickets have been sold at stores from the Panhandle to the Texas coast, and have paid out $9 million to winners. Let's take a closer look at which games are paying out and where folks are buying these lucky cards. This is one of the newest games from the Texas Lottery.
Beware: The World's Deadliest Mushroom Is Growing in East Texas Yards

1 week ago | kicks105.com | Danny Merrell

There has been no shortage of rain in East Texas this spring. This has led to lush, green yards and a flourishing array of wildflowers. It's also the perfect breeding ground for mushrooms, especially in shaded, moist areas near trees. Death Cap mushrooms are the number one fatal cause of mushroom poisoning in the world. They can be found across Europe, Australia, and North America...and, yes, in the forests and tree-covered yards of Deep East Texas.
Angelina College Baseball Fans, Meet the New Head Coach, Jon Phillips, And See His Big Plans For The Roadrunners This Season

2 weeks ago | kicks105.com | Danny Merrell

Angelina College has named Jon Phillips as the new head coach for the Roadrunner baseball team, a program with which Phillips has plenty of familiarity, having served as Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Bossier Parish Community College for the past six seasons. This past year, the Cavaliers won the Region XIV North Zone while achieving a national ranking during the season.