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
Young Woman Killed – Another Faces Charges
A feud between two young women ends violently. One woman is dead while the other is locked up.
DeSoto Parish Suspect Is Caught
A man suspected of firing shots at DeSoto Parish Deputies is now behind bars. Sheriff Jayson Richardson says Greggory Lynn Jordan is now in custody.
Edwards: ‘Heavy Rains Could Impact Entire State’
New Orleans and much of South Louisiana is bracing for the rains that are on the way from Tropical Storms Barry.
Hurricane Watch in Effect for South Louisiana
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the Gulf Coast region. The National Hurricane Center says a storm surge watch is in effect from the mouth of the Pearl River to Intracoastal City.
Governor Postpones Tour Stops to Prepare for Severe Weather
The remainder of Gov. Edwards statewide tour is being rescheduled for a later date. Gov. Edwards is returning to Baton Rouge this evening where he’ll conduct a Unified Command Group meeting with emergency response officials as the state continues to prepare for the threat of severe weather.
Warning for Beaches in Mississippi
Bad news for beach goers in Mississippi. The shoreline of the Coast is now under the same water warning tied to the blue-green algae bloom.
Attorney Ron Miciotto Talks About DWI Laws
Local criminal defense attorney Ron Miciotto handles many DWI cases and we caught up with him to talk about the laws and the procedures in light of the arrest of Shreveport Councilwoman LeVette Fuller.
BREAKING: Council Woman LeVette Fuller Arrested
A Shreveport council person has been arrested.
Kennedy Talks about Future of Health Care
Federal judges are now taking a close look at the Affordable Care Act and it could ultimately be overturned.
Love Triangle Leaves 2 Dead
A double shooting in south Shreveport left 2 people dead. Sheriff Steve Prator says deputies were called to 2743 Long Branch Lane just before 5 a.m. Sunday morning.
Gambling Buyout Could Have Huge Impact in SBC
Big news in the gambling world. El Dorado Resorts has agreed to buy Caesars Entertainment. It's a $17.3 billion cash-and-stock deal, including debt.
Carla Cooke Talks About 1963 Treatment of Her Dad in Shreveport
Let The Good Times Roll Festival beginning Friday night at Festival Plaza featuring Sam Cooke's daughter Carla Cooke.
Damage Reported in North Bossier from Storms
Bossier Deputies are on the scene in north Bossier Parish where storms hit overnight. Deputies have been going door to door off of Butler Hill Road which was hard hit.
Man Killed in Crushing Incident Named
A man who suffered fatal crushing injuries Sunday, June 16, 2019, when his vehicle apparently ran over him has been named by the Caddo Parish Coroner's office.
John E. Pettaway, 77, of Shreveport, was killed in the incident that occurred just minutes after midnight in the 8100 block of the Keatchie-Marshall Road in Keatchie. He was t...
Kilgore Man Arrested After Pursuit Ending in Texas
A Kilgore man is locked up after leading police on a high speed chase from Louisiana and Texas on a high speed pursuit.
State Police issued this report:
On Saturday, June 15, 2019 just before 4:30 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop G Troopers located a stolen 2002 Ford Excursion traveling on I-20 eastbound...
Police Make Arrest in Murder Case
Shreveport Police have arrested a suspect in a drive-by shooting which claimed the life of a Shreveport man on Wednesday.
Police have issued this statement:
Shortly after 7:00 p.m., on June 12, 2019, Shreveport Police patrol officers were called to the 3600 block of Jackson Street relative to a shooting...
It Will Soon Be OK to Sag in Shreveport
Shreveport leaders have voted to do away with an ordinance banning sagging pants.
Why One Councilman Wants to Keep Saggy Pants Ban on Books
A vote is set for this week on a repeal of the saggy pants ordinance in Shreveport. Councilwoman LeVette Fuller wants to get the ordinance banned saying government should not be telling people how to dress.
Mega Millions Lands on List of Largest Lottery Jackpots in U.S. History
The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow. Since there was no winner Tuesday night, the prize moves up on to #13 on our Top 20 list of largest jackpots in history at $530 million.
Fire Chief Talks about Assault on Firefighters at Shreveport Park
Firefighters in Shreveport are still wondering why some folks began throwing water balloons at them when they responded to an EMS call on Sunday afternoon.