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
Caddo Animal Services Offers Free Rabies Shots
Caddo Animal Services is offering free rabies shots to pets with owners that live in the Paris. It's an an effort to protect the area’s pet population.
Do You Have Impulse Control Issues?
If you have impulse control issues like I do, you can use these tips to try to make improvements.
Would You Have Stopped to Help?
A friend of mine tells a story of what she witnessed in Bossier City this week. It got me thinking about how many people would have stopped to help.
No Powerball Winner – Largest Lottery Jackpots in U.S. History
The Powerball jackpot continues to grow. Since there was no winner Wednesday night, the prize moves up on to #6 on our Top 20 list of largest jackpots in history at $625 million.
Credit Card Scammers on Loose in Bossier Parish
You might want to keep a close eye on your bank account balance for a bit. Bossier Police have gotten 11 reports of credit card crimes over the past few days.
Powerball Keeps Growing – Largest Lottery Jackpots in U.S. History
The Powerball jackpot continues to grow. Since there was no winner Saturday night, the prize moves up on our Top 20 list of largest jackpots in history at $550 million. This puts the amount at #10 on the list.
Spring Break Time – Best Beaches Near Louisiana
Spring break is upon us and lots of local folks will be headed for beaches to enjoy some sun and fun.
Standoff Ends in Keithville
Caddo Deputies are on the hunt for a suspect who broke into his ex-girlfriends home in Keithville last night.
Largest Lottery Jackpots in U.S. History
The Powerball jackpot continues to grow. Since there was no winner Wednesday night, the prize moves up on our Top 20 list of largest jackpots in history at $495 million. This puts the amount at #12 on the list.
Caddo Commission President Says We Might Pay to Move Confederate Monument
Caddo Parish Commission President Stormy Gage-Watts says the legal battle over the Confederate Monument in front of the Caddo Courthouse is nearly over, but she says there are still a couple of legal challenges to wrap up.
Largest Lottery Jackpots in U.S. History
The Powerball drawing for Wednesday night is worth more than $448 million dollars and the prize keeps growing.
Watch as a Tornado Roars Through Springhill, Louisiana
Tornado roars through Springhill leaving debris behind.
Severe Weather Hits the Arklatex
A tornado watch remains in effect for most of Northwest Louisiana until 3pm Saturday.
House Committee to Discuss Death Penalty
The House Committee on Criminal Justice is holding a hearing next week to get an update on the death penalty in Louisiana.
Liquor Bandit Back in Trouble
Remember the woman who was arrested for stealing several bottles of alcohol from Thrifty Liquor? She was caught on video stuffing bottles of alcohol into her purse and even her shirt and pants.
A Look Back at Mardi Gras from 1927 in Shreveport
The Krewe of Gemini began rolling 30 years ago to bring Mardi Gras back to Shreveport Bossier. But our area actually celebrated Mardi Gras as far back as 1927.
Here's amazing video from the LSUS Archives showing some of the floats from that day.
Senator Cassidy Says Gun Bills Will Be ‘D.O.A. in Senate’
Democrats on the House side have passed tougher gun restrictions, but the measures are not expected to pass in the Senate.
Check Out Funny Video of Mayor Perkins Reading Dr. Seuss
Schools across the region celebrated Dr. Seuss Day today with local dignitaries stopping by to read from classic Dr. Seuss works.
Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins visited the Queensborough Leadership Academy to read to youngsters.
Search Continues for Small Plane in Red River
The search is back underway on the Red River just north of the runway at the downtown airport for a plane that lost contact with the tower.
Police on the Hunt for Suspected Rapist
Shreveport Caddo Parish Crime Stoppers needs your help to find a man accused of brutally raping a woman earlier this month in west Shreveport.