Hello I am Erin McCarty! I am originally from Baton Rouge and I am a huge LSU fan. Geaux Tigers! I now call Shreveport home and have enjoyed working in radio for over 40 years. You can hear me doing the news on several of our stations each day. To hear more from you will need to tune into KEEL. I am half of the KEEL Morning Show team with Mike Martindale. Every weekday morning, we cover the hottest topics that impact our local, national and global communities. I am a proud mother of two sons. My oldest served 4 years in the Marines and came home to get his college degree and is now back in the military. My youngest son is still serving in the Marines.
Erin McCarty
Governor and Mayor Urge You to Fill Out Census Forms
Gov. John Bel Edwards is urging more Louisiana residents to respond to the 2020 U.S. Census
Live Music Can Return to Louisiana Bars and Nightclubs
Big news for music lovers today. Phase 2 guidelines have been tweaked in Louisiana and bars and nightclubs can now have live music again.
BREAKING: Mother in Monroe Shoots Children and then Herself
Monroe Police are investigating what's described as a murder-suicide involving a mother and her children at an apartment complex in Monroe in northeast Louisiana.
Chief Raymond: “I Should Have Placed Officers on Leave Earlier”
Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond admits he made mistakes in how he handled the case of Tommie McGlothen Jr. who died while in police custody. Raymond has told the Shreveport City Council "I absolutely made mistakes in this investigation. I should have put the officers on leave earlier.
Gordon Ramsay’s Show Spotlights Bizarre Louisiana Food
National Geographic show shines a spotlight on some odd Louisiana foods.
Dr. Cade Brumley Outlines Education Priorities
Dr. Cade Brumley takes over as Superintendent of Education for the State of Louisiana on Monday and he's ready to get to work.
Jay Dardenne Describes What Happens During Phase 2
Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne talks to KEEL News about what happens as Louisiana moves to Phase 2 of reopening the state.
Shreveport Protest Remains Peaceful
Hundreds of folks showed up at the bus station across from the Shreveport Police department to protest actions of the police in the George Floyd killing and other cases of alleged police brutality.
Protests Turn Violent Across the Nation
Atlanta Mayor tells protesters to "Go home. This is chaos."
Protests Rage on in Minneapolis in Reaction to Death of George Floyd
Protesters damage a police precinct in Minneapolis overnight as they continue to call for action in the death of George Floyd who was killed while in police custody.
Bizarre Sports You Might Get Hooked On
I have been watching some really bizarre sports these days.
Smoking Ban Proposed for Bars in Shreveport
The Shreveport City Council is set to take a close look at a measure to ban smoking in bars across the city.
Watch Ronald Reagan’s Memorial Day Message
Today is the day we stop and remember those who have died in service to our country.
Parents Should Not Have ‘Clean Plate Clubs’ for Children
I have some great memories from family dinner tables when I was a child. But I also have some moments that were unpleasant. Any time things went south at the table, it revolved around our "clean plate club".
Watch Coach O’s Full Commencement Speech
LSU Head Football Coach Ed Orgeron delivered a commencement speech to graduates of the Louisiana Leadership Institute.
Top 10 Beaches Near Shreveport Bossier
Summer is here and many beaches along the Gulf Coast are back open for visitors. You will still have to follow social distancing rules. But you can enjoy some fun in the sun.
Court: Suit Against LSU in Frat Pledge’s Death Can Continue
A federal appeals court says the parents of a Louisiana State University freshman who died during a hazing ritual can pursue a lawsuit that says the university disciplines sororities and fraternities differently because of gender.
More than $650,000 Worth of Meth Seized
Two Shreveport men have been arrested on drug charges after they were caught with six kilos of methamphetamine.
Casinos to Reopen on Monday, May 18th
Casinos around Louisiana have been given the go-ahead to reopen for business on Monday, May 18th.
Economic Recovery Task Force Has Familiar Names
Economic Recovery Task Force has several folks who were involved in the Cross Bayou Development team.