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Lake Charles Man Missing

Don Rivers — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:43:11 +0000

He was last seen at Moss Regional Hospital yesterday around noon. He was there for treatment and may have wandered off. If you live in or travel through that area … maybe you have seen him. His name is Lee Roy Stewart . Lee Roy is 84 years old and was last known to be [...]

World's First Manned Flight with Electric Copter [VIDEO]

Dale Mann — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:07:31 +0000

Now I've heard it all. Here is a flight machine or multicopter that is electric. Yes, a green helicopter. Imagine seeing this thing flying overhead.

Adorable Twin Babies Laughing Uncontrollably at Rubber Bands Is the Greatest Thing You'll See Today

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:05:06 +0000

Sometimes, the simplest toys are the best ones. In this video, twin boys have the time of their lives, laughing at rubber bands. Like, they’re cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs crazy. Go ahead, watch the video and try not to smile. We dare you. Source: Adorable Twin Babies Laughing Uncontrollably at Rubber Bands Is the Greatest [...]

Get Ready for the Bulls vs Cowboys This Weekend

Dale Mann — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:43:00 +0000

Some of the rankest bulls and best cowboys will be pitting their skills against each other in the most dangerous sport known to man this weekend. The first annual Don Gay Championship Bull Riding is this Friday and Saturday at Burton Coliseum. The Bulls from Frontier Rodeo Co. from Texas are famous all over this [...]

Glen Campbell's Family Shares Heartbreaking Update Regarding His Alzheimer's Battle

Christina Vinson — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:00:02 +0000

The iconic Glen Campbell has contributed to country music in lasting ways, and his presence in the industry (since 1958) will never be forgotten. However, the singer is battling Alzheimer's, and now more than ever, his family needs to remember the good memories -- because each day is a struggle.

Darius Rucker Hoping to Tour With Sheryl Crow

Billy Dukes — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:00:56 +0000

Darius Rucker is one month into his True Believers Tour, but he's already got an eye on his next round of live shows. The singer says a tour with Sheryl Crow is being discussed, but he's not sure if the plan will come together.

Would You Buy Watermelon-Flavored Oreos This Summer?

Kris St. James — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:01:53 +0000

Oreos just unveiled a new flavor for the summer . . . WATERMELON OREOS. They’re vanilla Oreo cookies with watermelon-flavored cream in the middle. And believe it or not, the early reviews are positive, and say they taste like watermelon ice cream. But you can only buy them at Target. Okay…ummmm….. YUCK!

Watch as Miss Utah Blows a Question at the Miss America Pageantas [VIDEO]

Kris St. James — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:53:16 +0000

25-year-old Erin Brady won the Miss America pageant on Sunday night . . . she was Miss Connecticut. But Miss UTAH had the best moment. For some reason the video’s only making the rounds now, but she botched a question pretty badly.She’s 21-year-old Marissa Powell, and when one of the judges asked her about equal [...]

Watch These Little Kids Who Are Really Good Musicians — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:00:24 +0000

[onescreen item="5101829"] They say it takes years to truly master an instrument. And then there are these kids. Drums, guitar, piano, whatever—these kids own it. And even better, they seem to really enjoy it. The Daily Distraction is your Internet break from reality. Whether you’re eating lunch at your desk or avoiding high school exes on Facebook, [...]

What Is a Hashtag, Why Is It On Facebook Now, and What Am I Supposed to Do With It?

Scott Lewis — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:50:07 +0000

Last week, the news broke that Facebook was finally joining a ton of other social media websites in allowing the use of #hashtags. And that means … what, exactly? Well, if you’ve never used a hashtag before, fear not. They look stranger than they are. You’re not required to use them, and you might go [...]

Watch 91-Year-Old Weightlifter Make History With Record-Setting Bench Press

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:39:10 +0000

If this doesn’t motivate you to get to the gym, nothing will. Ninety-one-year-old Sy Perlis, of Surprise, Arizona, recently set a world record in the 90-and-over category by lifting 187.5 pounds at the National Push-Pull Bench Press and Dead Lift Championships The World War Two veteran is relatively late to the lifting game, having first [...]

Lake Charles Fugitive Makes FBI Top Ten Most Wanted List

Don Rivers — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:05:17 +0000

His crime is particularly heinous. He allegedly broke in to the 26 year old women’s home, raped her then brutally stabbed her in front of her 4 year old step-son. That was in 2008 and he is still on the run. According to Michael Anderson, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s New Orleans Office, [...]

Two Great Legends – Waylon and Wrong [VIDEO]

Dale Mann — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:07:10 +0000

My favorite singer from the outlaw era was Waylon Jennings.Heck, I was a Waylon fan before he was an outlaw.I loved his music, his voice, yes, and even some of his friends. And then of coarse when he came out singing the theme from "Dukes of Hazzard" and was also the voice of the show, he became everybody's favorite

More Special Friends – Too Cute [VIDEO]

Dale Mann — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:42:49 +0000

There are some animals that just go together but then there are some that just don’t match up. But when they do bond and become friends it’s the cutest thing in the world. Watch these unlikely amigos.

You Can Buy Your Kid a Special Wig to Make Them Look Like a Cabbage Patch Doll

Kris St. James — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:51:23 +0000

This shouldn’t be as funny as it is . . . but there’s just something outstanding about making your new baby look like the hottest toy of 1983. A woman named Amanda Lillie has created a line of crocheted wigs that look JUST like the hair on Cabbage Patch Dolls. So when you put one [...]

Tropical Depression 2 Poses Little Threat

Don Rivers — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:57:36 +0000

This is how it starts. Just a bunch of storms meandering over warm tropical waters. Then it becomes Tropical Depression 2. This one looks like it will just fizzle out; but you never know. This tropical depression is currently centered over the Yucatan Peninsula and has sustained winds of 30 MPH. It is not expected [...]

Watch Darius Rucker Kinda Botched the National Anthem. Oops! [VIDEO]

Kris St. James — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:51:13 +0000

It’s not one of the WORST renditions of the “Star Spangled Banner” we’ve ever heard, but DARIUS RUCKER kinda botched the National Anthem before Game Five of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the Spurs last night. Ummmm… oops!He was off key from the start, and it just seemed sort of lackluster. Then he [...]

Watch These Cats That Have Learned How to Open Doors — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:00:57 +0000

[onescreen item="5015849"] Cats work very hard at burnishing their reputation as master thinkers. One example of their above-average intelligence in the animal kingdom is their dexterity with doorknobs. Bedroom doors, pantry doors, screen doors, even refrigerator doors—none of these seem to present much of a problem for a cat with some time on its hands, [...]

Lessons From My Dad

Don Rivers — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:07:40 +0000

We all grew up differently. The older I get the more I realize what a charmed child hood I had. We did not have much money but we never knew it because we had such great parents. I was blessed to have mom and dad there my entire childhood and to this day. Today I want to talk about my dad and how he shaped me.

A Tribute to NASCAR Driver Jason Leffler – RIP[VIDEO]

Dale Mann — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 09:15:37 +0000

Being a NASCAR fan, I felt I had to share this tribute to NASCAR driver Jason Leffler who was killed last week at Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey during a dirt track race. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He leaves a 5 year old daughter.