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Jan 30, 2025 | 
yahoo.com | Nicole Saunders |Gary McCoy |Dara Spearman |Aldo Ceja
The Best Towel Warmers of 2025"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With icy temperatures across the country, you're probably like me and looking for ways to stay cozy indoors. Sure, wrapping yourself in one of my editor-tested robes helps, but experts say investing in a towel warmer is another worthwhile move.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
lafarmbureaunews.com | Gary McCoy
By Gary McCoyKEEL-FM 101.7The National Weather Service in Shreveport can honestly say they told us this was coming, and conditions around here have lived up to their predictions. We're talking Arctic-ish. Due to this extreme cold front's arrival, the NWS has issued another "Cold Weather Advisory" which will remain in effect until 9:00 am this morning. They warn us to expect wind chill values as low as 12 degrees. READ MORE
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Oct 19, 2024 | 
kpq.com | Rudy Fernandez |Gary McCoy
Another Northwest establishment, this time in the hardware business, has decided to call it quits after 75 years. True Value Hardware, and it looks like they're going to sell all of their assets to another hardware company called Do It Best Corp.
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
theboot.com | Stephen Lenz |Gary McCoy
"Help me, Mom, I'm in trouble."How would you handle a phone call, voicemail, or text that sounded like a loved one in trouble, complete with photos? According to the Sift website, fraudsters use the power and speed of AI technology mixed in with a sense of urgency that plays with our emotions. From writing text to generating realistic photos, videos, and audio, it's a terrifying reality to scam money from us.
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Sep 6, 2023 | 
710keel.com | Gary McCoy
While it is never a good idea to drink and drive, you certainly do not want to be caught under the influence this weekend in Bossier Parish!With the LSU game scheduled to begin Saturday night at 6:30, you might have plans on attending a party to watch, and if you're planning on consuming alcohol, you will definitely want to make plans to have a designated driver or make plans for Uber to pick you up after the game. Why?
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Sep 2, 2023 | 
710keel.com | Gary McCoy
It won't be long until it's time for the State Fair of Louisiana but it's the memories of the fair days of old that has a firm grip on most all of us. This year's State Fair of Louisiana will run from October 26 through November 12 and while the fair is still an attraction for thousands, those who lived in the Shreveport/Bossier area any time between the 1960's and 1990's fondly remember the incredible spectacle that was the State Fair.
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Sep 1, 2023 | 
710keel.com | Gary McCoy
It was no accident that bleacherreport.com recently named Baton Rouge one of the top fifteen college cities in America. As they put it in their report, "These charged-up Tiger fans pack into "Death Valley" for its famous night games and create one of the most intimidating advantages in all of college sports. While Baton Rouge isn't the standard college town, its incredibly deep connection to LSU football earns it a spot on this list."Kevin C.
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Sep 1, 2023 | 
710keel.com | Gary McCoy
There's a little expression that's gone somewhat viral over the past couple of years. You've probably heard it; might have even used it yourself a time or two. It's the simple, "If you know, you know."That is pretty much how I feel about the South. Honestly, I was born and raised right here in Northwest Louisiana. Have spent over sixty years bragging about how God has blessed me to be born in the South. I'm sure, if you are from here as well, you're equally as proud of your heritage.
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Aug 29, 2023 | 
710keel.com | Gary McCoy
It's back! Louisiana will again hold it's Second Amendment Tax Free Weekend beginning this Friday, September 1, and it could save hunters and shooting enthusiasts thousands in taxes. According to ,the 2023 Annual Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday at 12:01 am and ends at midnight on Sunday, September 3.
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Aug 27, 2023 | 
965kvki.com | Gary McCoy
And so it begins!As we wrote several months ago, I-20 in the Bossier City area is about to see some major reconstruction, and it looks like the initial stages of that project are set to begin tomorrow, August 29. The long-awaited $117,656,250 project will include full reconstruction of all lanes of I-20 from just west of LA 3 (Benton Road) near Hamilton Road to LA 782-2 (Industrial Drive).
