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Interview: Vantage Health

2012-02-08T12:23:00.000-08:00

Interview: Vantage Health: Clyde Dearman stops by the inform us about the signs of teen suicides.

2011-12-23T13:44:00.000-08:00

Barbara and hubby and freinds at Council on Aging in Monroe , Christmas Dinner.

Art with a View, Regional Art Venue Sets New Date | MyPRGenie

2011-09-17T11:50:00.000-07:00

Art with a View, Regional Art Venue Sets New Date | MyPRGenie:

'via Blog this'

Park will provide acres of employment opportunities - Bastrop, LA - Bastrop Daily Enterprise

2011-09-12T12:29:00.000-07:00

Park will provide acres of employment opportunities - Bastrop, LA - Bastrop Daily Enterprise:

'via Blog this'

Today Tasty Tuesday

2011-08-30T12:35:00.000-07:00

live at five on KNOE today is Ashley Doughty Able with Pieworks pizza by design talking about the perfect pizza! watch for her tips.

Charlie Brown Field House | thenewsstar.com | Monroe Local News | The News Star

2011-08-22T10:32:00.000-07:00

Charlie Brown Field House | thenewsstar.com | Monroe Local News | The News Star

On The Town 8/20 | thenewsstar.com | Monroe Local News | The News Star

2011-08-22T10:29:00.000-07:00

On The Town 8/20 | thenewsstar.com | Monroe Local News | The News Star Pics around Town in Victors column

Our heroes run to danger | The News Star | thenewsstar.com

2011-08-22T10:22:00.000-07:00

Our heroes run to danger | The News Star | thenewsstar.com 1st West did a great job with the deployment. Thank you

4 Helpful Tools for Identifying the Right Keywords

2011-08-22T09:58:00.000-07:00

4 Helpful Tools for Identifying the Right Keywords long tailed words to help research and point point your audience

Good Morning Ark-La-Miss - KNOE 8 News; KNOE-TV; KNOE.com |

2011-08-22T09:17:00.000-07:00

Good Morning Ark-La-Miss - KNOE 8 News; KNOE-TV; KNOE.com | Senior need meals on wheels

MyArkLaMiss.com - KTVE NBC 10 - KARD FOX 14 - Your homepage for the latest News, Weather and Sports in the ArkLaMiss!

2011-08-19T08:11:00.000-07:00

MyArkLaMiss.com - KTVE NBC 10 - KARD FOX 14 - Your homepage for the latest News, Weather and Sports in the ArkLaMiss!

Watch 1st West Broaden Horizons this am on KTVE

Bond running to keep clerk of court position | The News Star | thenewsstar.com

2011-08-19T06:35:00.000-07:00

Bond running to keep clerk of court position | The News Star | thenewsstar.com

life coach

2011-08-18T12:51:00.000-07:00

My dream place to play and work ! The beach.... my life coach told me as soon as you get back from a vacation...Book the next . so you have a goal and a reason to work hard.

So I did, be gone a few days soon!

Rodeo Bible camp at the IKE , S&J Farm and Feed held a fish fry for the camp kids.

2011-07-27T15:49:00.000-07:00

Genusa's yum

2011-07-27T15:37:00.000-07:00

Fun in the sand ! Legacy Towers in Gulf Port

2011-07-27T15:23:00.000-07:00

Gulf Port a place to relax and refuel your mind.Lose your stress!

2011-07-27T15:15:00.000-07:00

Gulfport

2011-07-27T15:06:00.000-07:00

On the beach at Gulfport , I spent time watching a beautiful bird and tried to get as close as possible. This series is when I got too close.

Katie and the Marilyn Monroe dress

2011-07-25T15:08:00.000-07:00

Habitat for Humanity of Ouachita board 2011-2012

2011-07-25T08:31:00.000-07:00

Affinity New medical Office on North 18th Street Ribbin Cutting

2011-07-23T17:00:00.000-07:00

Sunny 98 remote

2011-07-23T16:37:00.000-07:00

Sunny 98.3 Live remote Bougeois in West Monroe

2011-07-23T16:31:00.000-07:00

Louisiana Delta Ballet

2011-07-19T10:10:00.000-07:00

David Claxton helped out at Mary Ann Barham's with serving and prepping the fried Chicken. Since the Louisiana Delta Ballet teachers are from all over, everyone figured that serving a southern meal would be a hit ! it was. Along with his wife Shannon and all of the board members the dinner went off without a hitch.

Dinner at Mary Ann Barhams

2011-07-19T09:47:00.000-07:00

Mary Ann Barham's mom helped by Mary Ann and David and Sharon Claxton whipped up a southern fried dinner for the visiting workshop teachers for the Louisiana Delta Ballet. Southern Fried Chicken, black eyed peas, cornbread, corn, mashed potato's and gravy and chocolate cake or Banana Pudding.

Walking in, there were tables set up everywhere with candles and pottery and the dinner was a sit down event.

The workshop which is in conjuction with the City of Monroe will be all week and the final day the next group of Louisiana Delta Ballet dancers is announced.

Gulfport condos

2011-07-19T09:17:00.000-07:00

Summer on the beach ! I just spent a few days in #Gulfport at the Legacy Towers II condo 603 and had a great time. A little plug for my travel advisor to book Doug Humble doug@legacycondorentals.com he was wonderful to get everything taken care of , I just pulled into the resort and went in and got my key. Doug gave me good advice as to what was available. The condos are all privately owned .The condo overlooked the beach and was about five minutes to get to the water. My daughter is 16; Katie and her friends and boyfriend had a great time, they spent a lot of time on the beach and also on the balcony and hot tub.

Since we had an interesting mix with Jake in tow, the condo had a little bonus room with bunkbeds which was perfect. I gave the three girls the king sized bed and huge bathroom and dressing room and I took the smaller guest suite (next to Jakes room).

I went to the grocery several times, next time I will bring my own food and big ice chest. The kitchen had everything we needed. I bought some paper plates and cups to use at the pool. We had planned on cooking down by the pool some tacos/ burgers but ended up at the Hardrock Hotel instead. Since I had gotten a smokin' price because we spent Tuesday thru Thursday in the condo , we were able to eat in the Hardrock. The kids loved it from the get go.... Everyone of them had a favorite musician.

We are going back , just Gerald and I for # Crusing on the Gulf Coast in October and have already made our reservations. I know Doug has some more condos available and will be glad to help with something on the beach so you can sit on your balcony and watch the 5 thousand cars parade by for a week and all the festivities that go with the event.

More 4th of July at S and J Farm and Feed

2011-07-04T14:00:00.000-07:00

This littlegirl was loving the cotton candy .

Mother and son working the cotton candy at S&J Farm and Feed
Jimmy and Rita Spillers. Jimmy is always saying how he loves his Rita, looks like the feeling is the same from M. Rita. You may know Rita from the Warehouse where she plays piano.
S & J is on Thomas Road in West Monroe, this is the home of the now Internationally known 'Bawcomville Redneck Christmas Parade". You can find me at that event on one of the floats or taking pictures.

2011-07-04T12:41:00.000-07:00

Rita Spillers and her wonderful husband Jimmy made and served Peach ice cream at S&J Farm and Feed . Jack Clampitt and all of his friends throw a great fourth of July party. Hard to believe I have know a lot of these people at S&J for over 30 years. Of course not always S&J also thu Executive Business products.

2011-07-04T12:36:00.000-07:00

Chase retirement party at Premier Plaza Friday . Went up and took a few quick pics for the Premier Plaza newsletter.

Done in a day Junior League of Monroe

2011-07-04T12:01:00.000-07:00

The Junior League of Monroe did a "Done in a Day" in parnership with the Monroe Police Department.

Shown here are some of the "girls of the Junior League of Monroe', being interviewed by John Bivens.

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baby shower

2011-07-04T10:00:00.000-07:00

THE BEAUTIFUL HONOREE , NOTHING MORE FUN THAN TAKING PICTURES OF EXPECTANT MAMAS.

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Luffey /PAXTON BABY SHOWER

2011-07-04T09:29:00.000-07:00

I was honored to take pictures at a baby shower held at the Marsala's lovely home for Debbie Luffey and the honoree Lil Luffey Paxton. Such a lovely moma to be . This pic is one of my favorites of her grandmother and the baby will be her namesake. A wonderful magical time. I have all the other pictures at http://www.cindyingramphotos.exposuremanager.com

4th of July

2011-07-04T08:56:00.000-07:00

# S & J Farm and Feed on Thomas Road in West Monroe held their annual 4th of July celebraton . Jimmy and Rita Spillers whipped up homemade peach ice cream for everyone.

It was amazing. Rita served while Jimmy used his recipe and served a truck load of ice cream. Thanks, for a great pre fourth event. ........

President Cofer announces plan to return to faculty – News - Missouri State University

2011-06-27T08:50:00.000-07:00

President Cofer announces plan to return to faculty – News - Missouri State University

Clif Smart named interim president of Missouri State – News - Missouri State University

2011-06-27T08:45:00.000-07:00

Clif Smart named interim president of Missouri State – News - Missouri State University

Tips for Staying Healthy and Hydrated During the Summer

2011-06-23T10:55:00.000-07:00

Tips for Staying Healthy and Hydrated During the Summer

2011-06-03T14:32:00.000-07:00

Vantage Health Plan turned out to support the Monroe Chamber plus they were nominated for the corporate Scott Award.

2011-06-03T14:31:00.000-07:00

Rover Reads event at the Library ..... The tasting was wonderful ! check out Doyle , Larry and Drew...

2011-06-01T13:05:00.000-07:00

Brenda Wilson got her legs back in shape so she can play tennis again. Dr. Larry Barr got rid of her varicose veins at Delta Vein Care. http://deltaveincare.com

Sheriff Hires Glen Robinson as New Information Officer

2011-03-17T09:29:00.000-07:00

Sheriff Hires Glen Robinson as New Information Officer check out KTVE My Ark la Mis .com for the whole story

Genusa's on Park in Monroe

2011-02-28T05:39:00.000-08:00

Genusa's on Park in Monroe

Genusa's is the neighborhood gem that sits on Park Ave in Monroe, La . The restaurant is owned by the Genusa family. Eating there is always a nice time to talk and visit , because the atmosphere is laid back and quiet.
If you are a seasoned Genusa's diner you have your favorites , I do Miss Carol's salad. Miss Carol's salad has been off the menu for several years , But Cherry Genusa says, " We still sell the salad, and I don't think it has slowed down being off the menu. My regulars want it! " The Restaurant has a wide variety of foods from Gerald's favorite; Veal Ashley to mine which is the duck appetizer specially laced over pasta. Genusa's is now selling their handmade fresh Italian sausage as an ingredient the public can run by and pick up. Signing off. Go into Genusa's and tell them I sent you !

Crawfish Crawfish Crawfish in Louisiana

2011-02-27T20:48:00.000-08:00

Seems like all I hear now is where do you eat Crawfish. The style and craft of Crawfish cooking is passed down through families. So actually it is according to taste as too where you go. I am partial to Cormiers and Cypress Inn, just according to how I want the delicacy spiced. Do I want the spice to be placed on the critters after the cooking or during?

In my mind those are my picks. I am sure everyone will have their own suggestions....fast...and furious.

Griffin Scott Update

2011-02-27T20:35:00.001-08:00

Griffin Scott made famous from the great "facebook firing " by KTVE will be on FUN RADIO STARTING TOMORROW. Glad to hear you again my friend. Scott who was an anchor for KTVE/NBC in West Monroe, La has kept his voice thru social media.

Puppy Love

2011-02-13T19:54:00.000-08:00

Puppy Love

Affinity 24/7 walk in clinic announcement

2011-01-24T10:57:00.000-08:00

S&J Boots.wmv

2011-01-05T09:23:00.000-08:00

Food on the street

2010-12-30T17:05:00.001-08:00

How about a breakdown of the new places that have opened recently then onto where we love for the last dozen years.
Orangeleaf is a new yogurt place in Joe Holyfield's shopping center "Shoppes on Tower" on Tower Drive in Monroe,La. You walk into a orange and white shop and are given a quick tour and tasting before you "self serve' yourself. It is so good, that I have been almost every day. You get a container that you can fill with as many flavors as you want, then take it to the toppings. Keep in mind that you pay by the weight so don't go crazy. The most I have spent is 4.50. I have been doing the fruit flavors with fresh strawberries and berries. Hours are actually pretty late so you can go after dinner.

Ironhorse BBQ Cafe on 7th street in West Monroe. This cafe is in the Freds / westgate shopping center and is open until 8pm. We had a taste of Brunswick Stew then had to have a bowl. Prices are good, the owner came to the table and gave us a run down of the menu. The pork was good, he cooks everything from scratch and makes the sauce. We will go back for the burgers. The owner just moved back from Atlanta where he had a restaurant. He moved back here to be closer to his children. Give it a try, even the service was good.

Ok back to the old standbys:

Cypress Inn of course on DeSiard has a huge deck on the bayou for the warm evenings to dine on catfish, fried huge shrimp or when in season crawfish. Crawfish is in season now. They also have great gumbo,thick with seafood.

We went to the Waterfront Grill a few nights ago. I had a baked catfish poboy and Gerald had the samburger. Both were good. One day I want to go on the cruise on the bayou.

The angus burger at the West Monroe Coney Island is also worth waiting the extra few minutes. If you call Harry ahead he can have it ready. Of course the hotdogs with chili,cheese and onions are still my favorite.

Well that is it for tonight! I am getting started again being dark for a few months.

Thia and Ben

2010-08-25T08:59:00.000-07:00

Thia and Ben

Thia and Ben , daughter of Helen and Jim Geisler just got married. Here is a little video of the evening before the big event.

Art Crawl Tonight Downtown Monroe

2010-08-05T08:32:00.001-07:00

Tonight's the 3rd year anniversary of the Downtown Art crawl. My friend Angie and I will be making our way into the galleries. Yes it is going to be hot , but I also know how much time each of these artists has put in towards making this a great show.

So we are going to dress in the coolest, air flowing clothes we can find and enjoy being out. Think of it as a spa night.

Make sure and go 'Upstairs" to see Arley and Anna's work and the top of the pen Hotel will be open.

Enjoy! hope to see you there.

Starr Homeplace Community Day this weekend

2010-06-07T12:26:00.000-07:00

This Saturday , June 12th is a community day for Starr Homeplace in Oak Ridge, La. So want to escape the city and take a short drive in the country this is the trip for you. A staycation destination for Monroe , Ruston , Vicksburg and around is making the trip. The cost is $5.00 for entrance and a $8.00 lunch donation if you decide the homemade lunch on the grounds is for you. This is family friendly, the plantation property has 19 museums that can be toured along with having several interactive displays and people to visit with in the different areas. located two miles north of Oak Ridge , la 71264, LA133 / US 425. www.starrhomeplace.org 318-244-5700 no smoking or pets inside the actual compound itself. RV's and bus travelers welcomed. Just let them know if you have a large group coming so they can make extra for lunch.

Seafood still available in North Louisiana

2010-05-27T07:53:00.001-07:00

Talking to my friends that own seafood restaurants; seafood is still available and price has not gone up much yet.
Vic Hendricks at Cypress Inn (318-345-0202) said, " He has oysters,shrimp,crab,catfish and crawfish now. The oysters are the biggest concern , but all the beds west of the Mississippi river are open except one after being tested. The one still closed was not an oil concern , it was a bacterial one. My prices are still standing on the menu, I am just riding with the extra cost which so far has not been too much. if it does go up a lot then we will have to reprint menus."

Jamie Cormier of Cormiers said,"They are going to be open two more weeks for crawfish season and then close for their summer retreat as usual. we always plan on closing to just do catering and enjoy our families during the hot summer months anyway. We are seeing a small increase on Shrimp, but we are still serving boiled shrimp for the next two weeks. The oil is a concern for everyone."

Dr. James Cofer final of Missouri State presidential finalists – News - Missouri State University

2010-05-10T15:01:00.000-07:00

Dr. James Cofer final of Missouri State presidential finalists – News - Missouri State University

so is Dr Jim Cofer staying or going

2010-05-10T14:49:00.000-07:00

Dr. Jim Cofer is a finalist for pres of Missouri State u. HE WROTE A 'DEAR COLLEAGUES'LETTER YESTERDAY" A short one , more info on MSU website. I am going to be watching the news at 5pm. KNOE I know has the info....the media has been all a buzz all day!

Starr Homeplace Oak Ridge

2010-04-12T12:27:00.000-07:00

Starr Homeplace Oak Ridge

Dancing with the Louisiana Stars may 1st and If Pigs can fly May 1st

2010-04-06T11:53:00.000-07:00

Ok so may 1st is going to be very busy, two big events that day , lucky for you both can be attended.

Cormiers on Forsythe is having their annual anniversary party... it is an all day throw down of crawfish and all the fixings and also the once a year crawfish pies. I always go early and get the pies. Katie loves them.

That night is more Cormiers with a live cajun band , better than a dead cajun band ...huh ..... This year for two saturdays they are having two different cajun bands, so May 1st or May 8th.

Next is that night at 7pm at the Monroe Civic center is the second annual dancing with the Louisiana Stars for the Louisiana Delta Ballet. Fun fun and funny. Lots of local celebs..... all in their rare form of dancing. This year each local is partnered with a ballet professional dancer to help.

Plus drum roll.... it is my birthday , another year younger.....

Cofer cans hawkeye reporter and also faciltiy advisor

2010-04-01T09:50:00.000-07:00

Cofer letting people go off hawkeye Staff ? Check back on article 'Why Cofer should share blame with Jindal" written by Joseph Roberts student reporter. Now Dr J.Eric McNeil is shown the door.... what's up ..... let's not teach freedom of speech at ULM. I went to Northeast myself and Journalism was taught that we should be good reporters and get facts.

KTVE upset today

2010-03-12T09:01:00.000-08:00

last week I am sure everyone heard the news director was canned at KTVE (after Griffin Scott won his unemployment), today at this moment Cheryl Olive, General Manager is cleaning out her desk. She is the next one out the door. They were the firing team of Griffin.

So where will this leave Griffin Scott , maybe his job back. Keep in touch ! Go Grif, maybe your passion will be returned. I know you really loved your job. But where does that leave everyone else. What a mess.

media stream or scream

2010-03-04T13:03:00.000-08:00

Ok congrats to Griffin Scott, looks good for him finally. melissa Klinzing is gone as of last week. She was the news director at KTVE that fired Grif over the facebook comment. What ever happened to telling it like it is ?

Movement is daily. i turn on the tv and am always amazed. Cynthia Mileage is now at KTVE from KNOE on the news.

Meg Smith is still at KNOE , she is good, and really researches her stories. Bill Elliot is also still there in the promotions and psa side.

The News Star is going thru yet another band of furloughs without pay. Must take a week off within the next few months. That is everyone. Only trouble is the crew is already working themselves to death.

Wish Griffon a happy birthday this week! Big Jim is on vacation. That's all for this moment .....

Update on food the last two months

2010-03-04T12:44:00.000-08:00

Been of course going to lots of restaurants so here is the count of what each was like;

Athena's is back and we are eating there at least twice a week. BYOB is not a problem. We always do the pasta dish for one of the choices, hummas and ask for a 59 cent votive cup of their olives. The restaurant was full a few nights ago. Plus now they are open seven nights a week.

Cypress Inn ---still into the spicy crab legs and a pitcher of an adult bev on the deck. Today is a great afternoon on the deck watching the bayou and the fisherman.

Cormier's is right behind our house so that is hard to keep away. Plus the smells are wonderful. my cats are so excited about crawfish again. They bring in crawfish into the yard. they are now open every night. I am very partial to the Cormiers bowl and boiled shrimp but the crawfish and beer flows.

Copelands has our vote for the new sampler plates . We like the shrimp and grits and the steak and angel hair. Barbara and John Clarks (actually Johns) son works there. Gabe.

Creamery greasy spoon hamburgers are melt in your mouth goodness. they have a method down that is wonderful. Plus while you are there icecream follows. It is funny so many people walk in my neighborhood to Cormiers then onto the creamery for ice cream. The parking lot is full during the crawfish season.

Grilled oysters at the west monroe mohawk are too die for ! We went and ordered one dozen and then another. They are grilled over a flame and then have cheese on them.

We have tried three times the new bayou bistro , can't seem to get a good night. i like that they are open late late but the other night our salads came with the dessert. The taste is just not there (yet), I will continue to hope.

IHOP in West monroe need I say more ....... we are back at the 165 North waffle house where the service and food are always good. the IHOP waitress told me they don't use shelled eggs unless you ask , they are IHOP packaged eggs with extra protein.

Rawz good for thai, and being very casual. We have even brought in out own adult bev quietly.

Plug in phones for the artic Blast -smart

2010-01-06T07:03:00.001-08:00

"Go buy a plug in phone to prepare for this bad weather. In the rural community of Collinston, Bonita and Jones we are braced for the ice with buried lines since the 70's." said Mike George with the Northeast Louisiana Telephone company in Collinston, la. "We tell our customers to keep an old fashioned plug in the wall in case of power outages. Wireless phones need a power source, plug ins use the phone company's lines and power source." Mike George , Northeast Louisiana Telephone Company 318-874-7011

Roundup of restaurants

2010-01-01T08:54:00.000-08:00

it's a New Year and I hear so much is coming..... Athena's is opening again in January--lot's of activity going on there. They had had a small fire that closed them up, after the sale sign went up--- a lot of rumors started. I stopped by and talked to someone looking for another location of a Spice style restaurant. I am hoping that it will be Athena style food again. I really miss it !

Saw today that the old Italian restaurant next door to Strauss Theatre on lamy is reopening as the Jarrito Mexican Grill , Aviles LLC / Manuel Aviles Cubillo. Alcohol permit is in the paper today.

Stopped by to visit with Angie O'Pry Blades yesterday. Fiesta will be opening (softly) sometime next week. Look for the old Woman's Shop on North 18th Street to look so different and fresh. Easy to see with green awnings with Fiesta spelled out. It is a Trader Joes or a whole foods style now. She is going to have a cafe for lunch starting in Feb. Yah! You know with Angie it will be good and well thought out.

Cypress Inn has crawfish now, hot and spicy. Cypress Inn still has all you can eat entrees so check them out and also specials during the weeknights.

Cormiers is reopening late January with their Crawfish and pig sandwiches.

went to the Mohawk in West Monroe with my good friend Loretta this week. We tryed the grilled oysters. They were great, rich.... and had some cheese lightly in the shells. fresh on their grill ! Gerald and I will be back now.

Pieworks seems to be doing well. They served their Martinis at the 'ART with a VIEW' and it was a hit. They even perfected a holiday special drink for the event. We have been going and ordering a small pie along with sharing a Caesar salad and their wonderful unusual breadsticks. Plenty for two people, plus a bag to go home to Katie and her friends.

Well that is a wrap for now, Gerald just cooked me smoked spicy boudin from Marksville with eggs. Maryann Riddle brought it back on her trip home.

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News Star reporters take another hit after Christmas

2009-12-02T09:09:00.001-08:00

Yes, Times are tight but word on the street is the News Star guys are taking another unpaid vacation. Each one must take time off before March. I hate this because already the reporters and editors are stretched to the limit. Don't know about the sales staff.

To india we will go for ad art at the News Star

2009-11-24T20:06:00.000-08:00

For News Star ads that are on speculation , other words if the ads do not have an exact run date, they are sent to India. Outsourcing is the new temporary sales force. That is why it is tough to get proofs. This may be why sometimes the common word usage may be changed as in crayfish instead of crawfish.

The News Star in Monroe also now houses a central copy desk for several newspapers in the Louisiana stable of papers. So we did gain several employees to Monroe.

I just hate a paper that both my husband and myself worked for in our younger years has changed so much. I remember staying up most of the night when we would have a large paper, to work with the artist and layout. Now it is all computerized, even out of this market, out of the country.

I applaud the reporters that are working so hard and photographers that are stretched thin. I really enjoy a paper to read even though I have to read around the ap stories that were on line everywhere the day before. I really hate wire stories, but I understand that the reporters don't have time to cover local info, anymore like they want to.

Judy leaving KNOE Tonight

2009-11-05T14:23:00.000-08:00

Judy Wagner is leaving KNOE tonight after over 28 years on the air. Last broadcast will be at 6pm. tonight. Farewell Judy.

Joseph Thomas Bartucci Jr Vs michael J Jackson

2009-11-05T11:43:00.000-08:00

Bartucci ready to give his story about being abused by Michael Jackson. Look up Supreme Court Writ. More info to follow.

2009-10-29T19:44:00.000-07:00

KNOE Has anyone heard that Judy Wagner may be going

2009-10-25T16:00:00.001-07:00

Have heard from two people that Judy Wagner may be moving out of the market. Saw her on last week. This thread is not verified so let me know what you have heard.

Larry Roberts checked in , x knoe anchor

2009-10-25T15:57:00.000-07:00

Larry Roberts picked up the blog through newsblues. He was reading about Neil. Larry was a co-anchor for a short period in the 90's with Judy. He went onto work for Hoak in Grand Junction then Nexstar in Beaumont. Sounds like he is semi retired by his note.

KEDM did they hit goal

2009-10-19T17:10:00.000-07:00

Recently the public radio station KEDM held a public fund raising appeal over their airwaves. But I am yet to hear how much they raised over past years. I listened....and listened.... and the normal updates were not voiced. Now word on the street is, it was a little short . I heard by quite a bit ! Times have changed, I figured being a public radio station it should be public knowledge.

Art with a View announces creative partnership with MSO

2009-10-15T14:31:00.000-07:00

Art with a View has partnered with the Monroe Symphony Orchestra for a juried show of mixed mediums on December 10th. The new name is ' Experience the Music at Art with a View' , the annual show will become a fundraiser for the MSO. December 10th, 2009, 6 to 9 for Art Show on 5th floor. There will also be artists showing their craft in a series called Art in Action. The MSO will showcase several musicians among them Hallie Yarbough.

The event is on it's 7th year and draws from artists throughout the area. A private party that evening will also be held on another floor called Top of the Plaza. Tickets can be requested from the Monroe Symphony. Ticket prices $15.00 for single art ticket, $25.00 for couple for art, private party Top of the Plaza tickets : $30.00 each (these also include the art and the Art in Action).

Artists interested in being part of this show can contact ; CindyIngram 318-329-1929 or email prmom@comcast.net for entry forms. Art fees are $50.00 per artist.

Cake walk program directors ! Shadow Haze out

2009-10-09T11:02:00.000-07:00

Wonder why you have not heard Shadoe Haze on his Opus Channels , he is gone! Haze was program director with them over 7 years. Opus is keeping the toy and bike drive he started.

Sunny Meriwether's old spot on KEDM just got filled by the Program director from 101.9 . Interesting, I don't know if any news background.

So the cake walk begins again! Who gets the next seat pulled out from under them.

Comcast scaling down here in Monroe,la

2009-10-02T14:11:00.000-07:00

Comcast Spotlight after a burst of increased business a few years ago added more staff now has started downsizing it's staff.

Becky Tripp who was with KTVE as a news photojournalist joined Comcast in their commercial department to work with Scotty Jackson. Scotty has been with Comcast as long as I can remember.

Word has it, Becky Tripp has been let go. She has a few weeks to find a job. She is so creative and was a true asset to the group.

The receptionist is also on the chopping block. Stay tuned, I am sure more to follow.

Looking back to the past , Cadillac Kings Band and dancing

2009-10-01T07:49:00.000-07:00

Last week my 14 year old; Katie went to her first homecoming dance at Neville. I watched all the getting ready and took as many pictures as I could and sent her out on her way.

I started looking over my old photos of my proms and homecoming and put the pics up on my facebook. I was amazed at how much we look alike! We always have had the same look, but in the prom pics it is so 'there'.

luckily I have a very secure husband and my old high school boyfriends wife is a good sport. Because being from Monroe of course once I put the picture up, I got remarks. Which brings me to write a little about my high school friend. Moving back to Monroe, after living in Las Vegas and New York State has been great, I do love Monroe. I realized I had so much in common with a lot of who I graduated with from Neville, several of us had kids late! So us-- old moms and dads now are all dropping our kids off at Lee and Neville.

Gerald and I started going to the Holidome and hearing the Cadillac Kings. Frank Fergurson and his band of musicians, including Pete Bailey and Walt Silmon are back to playing frequently at local places. The band is good and easy to dance too, it has a dance club following . I wish we were of that ability but my husband of 21 years and I just dance for fun. The band members all have a wonderful time playing the old rock n' roll and get the crowd dancing.

Long story short, if you miss the 70's and 80's and want a place to go, they are playing at the Holidome off and on in a smoke free environment . They will be back October 24th again and I am sure if you look around the room you will see the graduates of the 70's out among the tables.

If I shut my eyes and dream , I can see my daughter Katie now in her beautiful blue dress at homecoming dancing and think of how much fun it was to put on the white and red dress for my dance . Of course she did tell me about the "yuk" floor of the Neville cafeteria and I now remember that too! Oh well my memories are of course very sugarcoated!

Ramblings of a mom of a 14 year old, trying to be in the moment!

Ken Burns national Parks worth watching ----- beautiful

2009-10-01T07:34:00.000-07:00

My husband has said so many times in his video that , he is giving it the "Ken Burns' effect. I never understood, now after watching parts of the documentary I have grasped it! Watch the documentary if you have a chance, PBS has been playing segments the last few weeks. I now know better what he has been asking for in some of my stills that he converts for his work.

mashable.com reports Comcast may swallow NBC

2009-09-30T20:06:00.000-07:00

http://Mashable.com the social media guide, says rumor has it that Comcast may buy NBC. Sorta an interesting concept. Mashable is a fun site and has some fun insights on media rumors.

I do miss days of long ago , when the lines were drawn in the media world. Now it seems everyone is going to be working for one big firm. KNOE CBS and KAQY ABC, WB housed together, Foxx and NBC together under a West Monroe Roof. Comcast Spotlight is now housed in the old Cablevision /Time Warner / now Comcast building in West Monroe.

Media is changing so quick, I am learning a whole new way of getting my pr clients out nationally by using social media. It is working.

The time of the video on line, on websites and on facebook is here. I automatically tell my clients that the commercial can be put up on their facebook almost immediately after production and sent out into the tweet land to get more exposure. Good focused messages are important, nothing too long or intense just get the point ACROSS AND GET OUT !

SHINING STARS OF MEDIA

2009-09-25T09:28:00.001-07:00

Waiting for confirmation but hear some cutbacks are coming at one local station in December. Cutting to the bone is an understatement.

I will say on a good note; Meg Smith at KNOE was out on a couple of events recently including Habitat dedication and she did a great job. She actually talked to the new homeowners and cared to listen before rolling film on the interview.

Kudos also to News Star Hope Young , she is so professional with her interview style. She was working on a local story for Life Choices and the crew over there was raving about her and also Mike Dunlap.

Forum on News Star site is buzzing

2009-09-23T09:26:00.000-07:00

Forums on News Star are all a tweeter on Neil Shaw weather guy gone. Was wondering where that had all gone t00. Lots of eveything esle also, a quick read on most subjects.

world of cheaper prices, internet savvy

2009-09-23T08:59:00.000-07:00

Today I am purchasing across the state-- broadcast media. I am amazed that some of the larger markets are also selling at fire sale prices. Facebook and social media has taken a bite out of the tv industry.---- with being able to put your commercial up on utube, facebook and also to be able to tweeter out a link to your info.

I talked to a company today that is calling themselves social media experts. So a whole new industry is spouting up among the ashes for advertising.

I find myself working on networking throughout the system for my clients. I got an invite recently that said meet and greet but no tweet. Leave your cell phone in the car and bring in business cards only. How old school. Them mentioning tweeter means it is working.

Comcast cable and internet were down for a day this week but my I-phone was able to pick up facebook.Funny thing is News Star was down and some of the reporters were facebooking for info. Felt good to have them send notes back instead of me always sending their direction.

So up and running today and trying to catch up.

Last Guiding Light

2009-09-18T12:08:00.000-07:00

When I heard the Last Guiding Light was coming up, I felt sad immediately. I watched that show with my grandmother, then my mother , then my daughter watched it in the summers when she was at her grandmothers. It is a tradition in my mind. So here I sit watching it in my office, with my mute button on and my cell phone on silent, watching the final hour. I really haven't watched it much the last few years but I knew I could and when I turned it on I also knew I would see Reva and Josh and all the crazy moments and know my life was a piece of cake compared to theirs.

A friend of mine told me a funny story; her father was a minister and asked who they should pray for this week. One of the little ladies piped up, Bob Hughes is in the hospital and needs all of our prayers. So soap operas are a part of our life in different ways.

You are probably asking why a media blog is talking about a show, will as soon as it was announced , I purchased commercials for three of my clients in the last two days of the Guiding Light. High profile, well watched , high female based, perfect for Dr Theresa Ross (Bubbles Jones) for opening up a new clinic for women, perfect for Vantage and perfect for S&J for their upcoming special event.

I am going to miss these characters, that are such a part of my life in many ways.

Signing off so I can focus on the last few minutes. Just saw Josh drive off from Riva says he would be back in a year. Maybe they are planning a special, if they do I will be watching and also buying commercials for my clients.

Sunny Merweather update

2009-09-14T18:37:00.000-07:00

Today was Griffin without Sunny on the 5 to 6pm radio show on 540am. Griffin is going to continue now while Sunny is opting out. Sunny is not opting out due to any falling out with Griffin. She is just in a different place in her world of media and is waiting for the right move to happen. Remember Griffin is still keeping out there, he is on a roll and the more exposure the better.

Remember Sunny also, she is a little under the weather with the crud. I am sure with all of the stress of the last month, she is due some sick time. Hope you feel better soon.

Sunny will be helping out Mona Hayden over at la Road trips. She is going to try her hand at sales and working out some new ideas for the state wide publication. The magazine has grown and it is basically just Mona so I am sure she is thrilled to have Sunny give her a hand.

Grid iron coming October from ad club

2009-09-14T09:53:00.000-07:00

I figure this years Grid iron will have a lot to feature ...... especially since Griff is a part with his wife amy. Yes Griffin Scott and Attorney Bob Noel are both being "talked to" as( in my people are calling your people) to appear on the Tyra Banks Show. Together again on national TV, remember they were on Montel last year.

It would seem that the embarrassment of the stations has been taken to a whole new level , going national on such a hot topic, that has had hits all over the media world. Looks like something should be playing out but it is only gaining momentum. Ken Booth used to day, once you give it to the media, your control is gone, (as in the pr person, giving to him). Ken used to always tell me, " If you give me this info Cindy, you can't have it back. I will check it all out before I go on the air." So maybe a word to the wise. This is out of the bag and we can't stuff it back in, it would be like putting ten pounds of sugar in a 5 pound bag , not happening.

hey , I love to ramble! seaching for some tidbits.

The Judge Marcus Clark and Jimmy Faircloth campaign is heating up. Seems whoever had the brochures and websites done for Faircloth didn't double check on what was to be left out! The trial lawyers association was supposed to not appear in any shape or form, but it is still on Faircloths website. The punchs are being thrown, Faircloth did some ugly comments to the other candiate in public saying,he was not a member. Well maybe his adpeople should get the word and do a reprint and fix the website. Right now it is all out there. ok time to move onto the next segment!

Brent Scott has come back into media

2009-09-10T13:15:00.000-07:00

Heard that Brent Scott that was previously sales manager of Comcast cable sales / comcast spotlight has gone over to broadcast station KAQY and CW to sell. Scott was cut loose several months ago in a surprise move from corporate comcast to change their leadership across the state. They basically made team leaders instead of managers. Remember Time Warner / Love Comm had changes in ownership so this was part of the cost cuts.

Tryed to call Brent this afternoon just to congraatulate him but only got the voice mail for KNOE at 3pm. telling me they were closed during lunch. go figure.

We all missed Brent and his knowledge of media buying and what works!

so see guys , I do have a softer side!

Should I bend to a request or keep on

2009-09-09T19:42:00.000-07:00

Today has been a strange day, I actually had a media person request that I stop blogging or retract my ideas and opinions. Basically it was voiced that if I had not put it out there , it could have been kept quiet. Does writing a blog create attention or is the attention already there, I just put it into words. Does a blog give the power of opinions, legs for stories. This is what has taken up my thoughts today. Oh well, the power of the pen or here the power of the typed word.

Once a digging journalist always a journalist. I was taught from the best "editor Mr. Jimmy Hatten", he always said write it like you see it. Make sure you have the facts. check out the sources, get three quotes, then let it write itself. And most important write from your heart and mean what you say!

I have had the good blessings to work with interns within the three Universities. Those interns have done so well after finding their passion. I hope I instill just a little of what he taught me.

I guess what I am saying is the blog will go on. I am sorry I have ruffled feathers. I enjoy the written word but most of all I enjoy getting the info out there.

No one can ever say that blogging does not cause attention. The phone call today proved that. I will decide what I say and will only put out there what I believe!

let the good times roll , and here some of the not so good times.

Weekend and holiday are here enjoy

2009-09-04T19:04:00.000-07:00

tune in Foxx 45 tomorrow at 8:20 am to Foxx and Friends to see Griffin Scott on national tv talking about being fired on facebook. That was as of about 5:30pm today . They are going to Dallas now instead of NOrleans.

Sunny did get a confirmation on her radio show today that Neil was indeed "terminated" from KNOE. He had called her to give her some info.

I will say that Neil also today gave a donation to the telethon in his and his wifes name since he will not be MC. Tune in, I am not sure who will be on. I have a few guesses but will wait for confirmation. I could hear Neil at my house in the fringe Garden District calling the Neville Game as he has for over 20 something years.

Hoping Sunny and Griff will stay on their radio show. I think everyone is enjoying the mixture of news. It was nice to hear tonight that they know how to handle the "off the wall" calls gracefully.

TATA

further hearsay update about weather man

2009-09-03T19:24:00.000-07:00

Hear from another source that Neil the weatherman is on suspension until they figure it out. Ok guys work with me here. Give me your thoughts. I guess we will know soon , maybe in the am.
Plus the telethon should be interesting .

signing off until tomorrow.

It's heavy for media land now.

gridiron for ad club will be a hoot this year. I can just see it now. Maybe a game show on history.

When it rains it pours !

UPDATE ON GRIFFIN AND FOXX

2009-09-03T12:29:00.000-07:00

Well due to scheduling for uploading and besides that Amy was sick,so a blessing , griffin had to hold up last night going to his taping in New Orleans . He thinks as of now , it will be done and uploaded to run Saturday Foxx and Friends . I will keep you updates as Amy and Griffin let me know.

I do know that Griff just got off the phone with an interview with their producers so it is moving along .

telethon, who is MC this year

2009-09-03T09:19:00.000-07:00

MDA telethon is this weekend and Neil Shaw is the host for years. So are these things not happening at the right time or what . Sunny before the KEDM Fund drive and Neil before the big telethon.

Neil may be getting a "grace" on the rain out, unless they can find another host. Or will John Roa be doing it all this year. Stay tuned. Unless is Neil paid by MDA or slated as voluteering his time for a wonderful cause.

I have been up there many years for the 24 hours when I was serving on their board for MDA. It is a emotional experience but a very personal good feeling to have helped.

Griffin Scott on Foxx and Friends

2009-09-03T08:30:00.001-07:00

Yes, yesterday after the Sunny and Griffin news hour , Griffin loaded up his car with his lovely wife Amy and headed to New Orleans to a "link up" to Foxx and Friends to talk about his "facebook" firing. So this story not only has legs but is running away. So that should be today's, good news.

Actually had someone say , (I am sure they had not had their am coffee yet). Why didn't he just go to the Foxx Affiliate here and tape and upload.

Have a good day, my fingers can not type fast enough.

have to save some strength for BBQ Blue Crab at Cormier's tonight. meet me there. Wear old clothes because we will be slinging crab and the gossip. It will get down and dirty.

Fists were flying at KNOE is it fact or fiction

2009-09-03T07:43:00.000-07:00

rumor mill, and a good source within the media community had a little ditty to share with me. You know I put about media firing coming up..... seems Neil Shaw, long time weather man at KNOE that has been on the am show recently----- wait for it ----- is gone.

Now that is not the juicy part. Remember I am getting this from sources ---not from a direct confirmed source but walls do talk and loud voices carry especially when materials are flying.

Seems Station GM Tom Pears called Neil in for a little talk and someone threw a fist and major commotion then happened.... Shaw called police to fill compliant about abuse. Search your memory guys. Neil is an axillary policeman for years.

Call and it is a private matter at KNOE.

Wish there was a video camera in there.

So guys that is one ....my source says two --- the last teardrop will fall soon.

Trouble coming at another station or just another rumor

2009-09-02T20:42:00.000-07:00

Is trouble coming to the other set of stations over on the Monroe side of the river. Hear big pow wow, may be some more shuffling soon. Don't know if it will be management or a personality ---one or two. I'll keep on digging and listen close. My source said pot is simmering. Love a little drama ? I do !

By the way listened to Griff and Sunny , they had on La Revenue for Q and A and also Bubba Chaney called in to congratulate them. Amazing how word travels on the street so fast. They even mixed in another song tonight. But yesterday Chuck Redden or one of his many followers had sent in a little diddy about the Monroe School Board and Dupree.

Today big press conference for la Sheriffs' and Deputies' PAC group to endorse Judge Clark. Lots of flash blubs and cameras rolling.

Richard Summers is back at Assignment editor at KNOE on the news team. Summers stepped into a camera man role again for a while.

Shreveport paper gets new press

2009-09-01T19:16:00.000-07:00

The Shreveport Times is getting a new printing press soon. Interesting, wonder where that leaves the other papers. I hope more shuffles don't start . News Star just got a new (slightly used ) press just a few years ago. Copy desks are all here in Monroe for other papers here in circulation building. That's my ponder today!

KMLB not KEDM

2009-08-31T12:37:00.000-07:00

Talking about a major slip, thanks for a reader finding the mistake . I guess Sunny and KEDM are just hard to separate still. So today KMLB it is 540am on the dial

Sunny and griffin today on the News Star hour 5 to 6pm on am540

2009-08-31T07:41:00.001-07:00

Got a press release that Sunny Meriwether and Griffin Scott are having a radio show on KEDM 540am today at 5 to 6 pm. It's a call in segment !!!! If they generate enough activity they may have a full time gig. So is this really the News Star hour now, if it is , they should be congratulated to have the forward thinking to snap these seasoned reporters up!

Just having fun ! Baby

2009-08-28T09:11:00.001-07:00

Ok, before I even start ---you have to forgive my spelling and ranting. Sometimes I write before my brain can focus on the correct grammar or spelling. I am a woman of passion and believe in what I do daily. I live my passion which makes me even stronger in my belief system plus I have had some great mentors thru the years that made me see both sides. Besides that in this blog it is hard to spell check,I am still a novice even thru the last few months this blog has traveled through some major media outlets.

It's a dog eat dog world out there now in the advertising community. With sales reps making a real nuisance of themselves begging for the scraps of money lying around. One day they are telling us all that the price is what you see, then the next day , OH! we had a change of heart and we will accept what you offered. My husband had a good idea, how about we charge the reps -one commercial for every call we field on the same offer. Or repackaged package! (Don't take offense this is not everyone)Infoentertainment/ advertorial is now with the Business to Business publication out there. Maybe a smart move ! but most of us already thought it had happened. Give me a break! I will say Delta Style's concept has worked and they are getting very friendly with non-profits now, which is a good move. That supports the community and makes the economy stronger.

So what do us media buyers or sometimes media buyers do ! when we are promised one product and it changes. Such as the infoentainment advertorials 4 minutes of trible now becomes a 3 minute to 2 minute time frame. Much less time to try to make it sound more like a news story, even though a journalist worth their salt would never give the information out as so. The price is the same but now you get less time ! pencil it out !

Or how about booking a week long classified that now only runs for Wednesday thru Sunday not the whole week. Monday and Tuesday have been great readership for classifieds but now is not available but for much cheaper ! wrong you still pay the same price ! I know you get on line coverage, but some of the older demo still reads the paper daily and expects to be able to get info. So I can rant and rant such as try to cover yourself with a classified now made into a regular display ad and You MAY GET TURNED DOWN TO SPEND MONEY. Does this make a bit of sense? The sales reps could sell it but seems upstairs has other ideas. Let's have more meetings to tell you what you are doing wrong, and to brainwash you into our way of selling instead of giving them the tools to make a living. Get them out of the meetings and let them sell, that is what and who you hired not a clone. I don't want to lose our media here , the daily information is important but taking away the freedom to "give them money" for ads is up there in the dumb catagory. Let the street wise people sell, if they can and stop farming out territories to new hacks that do not have a clue, which is losing revenue. My control is-- only purchasing what works for a client at the price that makes it palatable. With tv so cheap now and the new way of producing commercials, the cost per thousand in tv is more impressions for your money . but I have ink in my veins and want to keep it there. I am one of those people that wakes up to the sound of the paper hitting my front yard and can't wait to read about local projects, good news and real people. Don't take away that pleasure! give us something ! not as much stock / filler off the wire stories that we read two days ago in USA today or saw on the cable news. The public wants to support local media! We want the same local anchors you touted to us as the greatest thing since sliced bread yesterday and that the clients bought into with their new ad purchases . If we wanted someone that mispronouces Ouachita and doesn't know the history of the market or the United States we can watch Foxx , CNN or MSNBC. We (public)want the reporters and editors to be on the street again interviewing and getting the flavor of the market not having to build their own pages and hunt for an easy story off the wire. If we have a wire story, make it one that can have a sidebar with a local quote or two . That would only take a few minutes to make the tie in. Getting out of the market to Las Vegas Nevada for 13 years was a wonderful experience, we used to laugh at how every national story had a local Vegas connection. They may have only slept in a bed at the hotel but the reporter would digg that out and twist it into something we could relate to. Our people here in northeast Louisiana know the same info as the person in Cleveland or Dallas and are trying to survive to make payroll but yet a retailer or Doctor or lawyer in some other town is quoted and made the expert. Support us! if you want our ad dollars to stay on the local broadcast and local papers. support us! Cable is very user friendly and cheap and is watched, so it gets my vote a lot- to stretch budgets and get awareness but I would rather keep the money on my local faces to keep them there than on the majors. So media look within yourselves to do the right thing let your reporters shine at what you hired them to do ! write , hunt down stories, tell the stories and be a mouthpiece for the public good. This town (s) is growing and has so much positive happening so why don't we be the leader and send our story out there over AP Wire, someone is doing that in the other markets they are getting their stories picked up. So enough of my rant, I will go back to working toward spending a "hell" a lot of money for my client list to reach the local public . Who should I purchase to help my client , because that is what I do ! get my clients the best exposure for their funds . I work hard daily and all hours to help! Won't you.

speak your mind

2009-08-26T13:18:00.000-07:00

Here is a day that freedom of speech is important ! censorship of comments made on stories after the fact are amazing to me . I guess stations and newsprint do not have to also hold the same standards as the rest of us . Don't scream to get your info and write the story if you can not stand the comments. Let comments stand ! In today's world of interactive media , it is very evident when facts are omitted or edited out / after the story has been printed or broadcast. Do they think we are all dumb. We read the stories on line or see the broadcast teasers. Have courage to stand by your story or retract. That's journalism. Why be a journalist if you will be censored later. I am not going to call out the reporter because I am sure the story as filed-- was changed and they had no control. Sounds like censorship to me ! by the way the Griffin Scott story broken in a previous word on the street along with the Sunny Meriweather firings have gained legs , online has picked it up and run with it .

Ok media get a grip!

Cindy McCleish Ingram - August 2009

2009-08-24T19:40:00.000-07:00

Cindy McCleish Ingram - August 2009

a bright new day and week

2009-08-24T07:39:00.000-07:00

let's see what today and this week brings. It is so exciting to have three new homes ready for habitat for humanity in West Monroe, la , dedication is today at 2pm in the 700 block of Coleman.
Three wonderful families that have put in their sweat and tears. My favorite moment is watching the new homeowners get their keys and then to talk to the kids about their rooms. Swanson students helped to build these three and learned a trade will giving time.

I am writing about positive events today since the last few blogs have not exactly been in that mode.

This weekend is the 37th Cotton land Cluster of Dog Shows. Yes , more than one in our town of Monroe. Think about this , over 1500 dogs showing per day bringing in a handler, owners and groomers and vendors. A big burst for Monroe , West Monroe Economy. The gate fees stay here with out K-9 unit for the Ouachita parish Sheriff's Department. I enjoy wandering around the civic center behind the scenes. The last few years I have shot lots of pictures of dogs that will appear in the big Westminister Dog Show but you know what this show is big too! and it is right here! I pool my money once a year to buy dog shampoo, NEEM oil shampoo especially. You will laugh but that shampoo works for lice in humans hair and is a lot better feeling than the lice stuff at the store. (I googled lice and found that Neem is an alternative) I buy usually four bottles and it delutes into lots of baths for my furry loves at my house.

Griffin Scott gone from KTVE fact or fiction

2009-08-20T13:36:00.000-07:00

So is it fact or fiction Griffin Scott made a remark about noone knowing what the Enola Gay was in the news room. He facebooked it ! we all saw it .....but we all laughed at ourselves.... I think it meant age verses having a brain.

facebook and twitter are magic and unless you understand the game, beware. I guess the KTVE powers humor bites. He was probadly right.... let's give all of the newscasters a test and see who passes but god forbid we discuss it later. on social media. So much for freedom of speech and not taking ourselves to serious.

I hate to lose another good news person but the heads are rolling daily around here for the smallest blip on the radar screen.

I just did a brief history lesson here in my building to some of the youngsters . It was 50/50. Maybe that should be a survey question. Sorta like who can pass the US citizenship test.

MyArkLaMiss.com - Powered by NBC 10 - Fox 14

2009-08-10T10:17:00.000-07:00

MyArkLaMiss.com - Powered by NBC 10 - Fox 14: "8th"

checking in before tomorrows KEDM articles hit Citizen

2009-07-22T19:49:00.000-07:00

Yes, tomorrow the Ouachita Citizen is breaking a story on KEDM and Sunny being "terminated" so the verdict is out. I don't see any spinning in the public eye going on to give a more warm and fuffy reason for the cut. Just lots of people shaking their heads and pondering. so heads up watch the Citizen tomorrow and News Star letters to the editor to see what is printed and what is not .