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
Record Number of Visitors in 2019 – How Do We Get Them Back?
Lt. Governor is pulling out all the stops to get visitors to come back to Louisiana once all restrictions are lifted.
Some Folks Will Have to Be Apart From Mom This Year – We Salute a Few of Them
We salute the many Moms who might not get to be around family members this Sunday because of COVID-19. Here are just a few of them.
Casinos in Shreveport Bossier Could Be Able to Open at the End of the Month
The casinos across Louisiana could be opening back up for business at the end of this month. That's the message from Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Jones.
While Louisiana Casinos Remain Closed, Oklahoma Casinos Reopen
When will Louisiana casinos reopen? It's a big question around the state. But while our tables and slots remain locked down, Oklahoma has reopened their casinos
See What Gaming Tables Might Soon Look Like
Gaming tables won't look the same when casinos reopen, but one Bossier casino worker is skeptical about the plan.
400,000 Louisiana Residents are Unemployed
What is the state of Louisiana's economy? We are facing several hurdles and one of them is the high number of folks without jobs. Economist, Dr. Loren Scott says the numbers for April will be dramatically high.
More Money Available for Businesses, but It Will Go Quickly
If your business has been impacted by this COVID-19 pandemic, you still have time to get help from the federal government.
What Custom Mask Would You Like to Have?
You have so many choices of custom masks out there. You can get one to promote your favorite teams. There are many political masks.
Watch as Bossier Deputies Surprise Boy for His Birthday
Bossier deputies surprised a Benton youngster on his 6th birthday.
How to Make Soft Homemade Rolls
I have always loved homemade rolls. Those fluffy rolls we used to get in school are so hard to find at the grocery story. So, I have been working on different recipes trying to create my own rolls.
Petition Started to Change How We Reopen for Business
Getting back to work on a statewide basis might not be the right approach. That's the message from State Senator Sharon Hewitt of Slidell who wants to let parishes make their own decisions on when it's best to start opening back up.
GPS Tracking Company Gives Louisiana a “D” on Social Distancing
Louisiana residents are still too active and our state gets a "D" on social distancing. That's the message from Unacast which tracks cellphone GPS data.
Top Selling Items During the Pandemic
People are turning to online shopping in a big way. What are some of the top selling items?
Products You Might Add to Your Diet During this Medical Crisis
I am following a pretty strict routine of supplements to help boost my immune system during this medical crisis.
Top 10 Things You Wanna Do When this Crisis Is Over
What are you missing the most from your everyday life? What's the first thing you're gonna do when things get back to normal.
Take a Peak Inside St. Peter’s Basilica for Easter Mass
Mass at the Vatican is such a Holy Event and Easter Sunday Mass is the biggest day of the year for Catholics.
Governor Warns We Won’t Get Back to Normal Quickly
Governor John Bel Edwards issues a word of caution to Louisiana residents. He says out state is making progress in the fight against Coronavirus, but he warns don't expect things to get back to normal anytime soon.
Gas Prices at Lowest Level in 20 Years
Gas prices are down considerably all across the nation. The last time we were paying under $1.40 was back in 1999 when we were paying $1.22.
70% of Coronavirus Deaths in Louisiana Are African Americans
Some of the demographic information on Coronavirus is disturbing. About 70% of the people who have died from Coronavirus are African Americans.
How to Make Your Own Disinfectant Wipes
How to make your own disinfectant wipes and what you need to know about wearing masks.