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BREAKING: 11am 9-2-10 Oil Rig Explodes 80 miles Off Louisiana Coast- 12 Overboard- 1 Missing
Thursday, Sep 02, 2010 3:59am
LOUISIANA COAST From CNN (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: OIL RIG EXPLODES 80 MILES OFF COAST OF LOUISIANA - 12 OVERBOARD, 1 MISSING (Posted 10:45am 9-2-10) As if Louisiana hasn't suffered enough with catastrophes and disasters, today yet another oil rig explosion reported by the U.S. Coast Guard. Just in from CNN: U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Bill Colclough tells CNN that all 13 workers involved in the rig explosion are accounted for, but one person is injured. Coast Choppers are on the way to the site 80 miles south of Vermilion Bay. [Posted at 11:33... [more]
BREAKING 9-2-10 "Meanwhile Back at Cafe' Du Monde" Debuts 6:30 Tonite: Ralph & Kacoo's B.C.
Thursday, Sep 02, 2010 3:25am
BOSSIER CITY, LA (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: "MEANWHILE, BACK AT CAFE' DU MONDE..." DEBUTS TONITE 6:30pm RALPH & KACOO'S B.C. LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN (Posted 9am 9-2-10) At long last, the Bossier-Shreveport debut of “Meanwhile, Back At Café Du Monde…” HAPPENS LIVE, TONIGHT starting 6:30 at Ralph & Kacoo’s, The Seafood Restaurant in Bossier City, La. And, this just in to the "Talk of the Town" - becuase of its early ticket-sale success, the show has already been scheduled to return to the metro area on Thursday night, October 7th at Ernest's Orleans... [more]
HURRICANE NEWS 8am 9-2-10 Cat 4 Earl Strengthens to 145mph - Warnings Issued N.C.-Mass
Thursday, Sep 02, 2010 1:18am
KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. From CNN (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: CAT 4 HURRICANE EARL THREATENS EAST COAST WATCHES, WARNINGS ISSUED N.C. - MASS (Posted: 8am 9-2-10) While the U.S. East Coast may not take a direct hit, a most powerful Category 4 Hurricane Earl could cause major destruction if it stays on its current path according to the National Hurricame Center. And, with the Hurricane Center projections showing the Outer Banks of North Carolina well in its sights, Earl prepared this Thursday to take a swipe at the Eastern Seaboard as well, acc... [more]
BREAKING 8-31-10 Obama Declares American Combat Mission in Iraq Over-Afghanistan is Next
Tuesday, Aug 31, 2010 12:17pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. From CNN (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: PRES. OBAMA DECLARES COMBAT MISSION IN IRAQ OVER - "TIME OF GREAT UNCERTAIN" (Posted 8pm 8-31-10) President George Bush started Operation Iraqi Freedom March 19, 2003..meanwhile, tonight, August 31, 2010, President Barack Obama declared the American Combat Mission in Iraq is now over. Obama's prime-time address focused on how he pledged to end America's fight to help Iraq be a democratic country. Marking the end of the U.S. combat mission in Iraq, President... [more]
I-BOWL ALERT 8-30-10 ESPN 8 Year Agreement: Televise AdvoCare V-100 I-Bowl thru 2017
Monday, Aug 30, 2010 3:02am
SHREVEPORT, LA (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: ESPN TO TELEVISE ADVOCARE V-100 I-BOWL THRU 2017 (Posted 10am 8-30-10) Major breaking news today from the AdvoCare V-100 Independence Bowl offic ials: a new eight-year agreement with ESPN on Monday, August 30th, 2010 will now guarantee that Shreveport’s postseason contest will be shown by the worldwide leader in sports through 2017. "We are excited to continue one of our longest bowl relationships with our partners at the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl,” said Kurt Dargis, - Senior Manager, Programming &... [more]
BREAKING 8-30-10 Hurricane Earl Intensifies: Now Powerful Cat 3- Affect Caroilnas by Labor Day?
Monday, Aug 30, 2010 2:54am
MIAMI, FL From CNN (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: EARL FORECAST TO BECOME MAJOR CAT 3 HURRICANE (Posted 10am 8-30-10) Just fivc years ago, Category 5 Hurricane Katrina slapped Florida, then re-intenfied back into the Gulf, becoming a Major Cat 3 and wreaked total destruction on New Orleans and the coast of Louisiana August 29th, 2005. Now, Monday, August 30th, 2010, Hurricane Earl continues to intensify in the Atlantic, and grew into a major Cat 3 already this morning, the National Hurricane Cen... [more]
ELECTION 2010 8-29-10 Vitter, Melancon Win Senate Primaries; Melville vs Fleming for Congress
Sunday, Aug 29, 2010 2:42pm
SHREVEPORT, LA From KSLA-TV12 (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) ELECTION 2010 FEDERAL RACES: VITTER, MELANCON, MELVILLE WIN AUG. 28th PRIMARIES 8-29-10 There were no unexpected results in the state's 2010 closed Federal Primaries held Saturday, Aug. 28th across Louisiana. FYI: This will be the last time in Louisiana for closed primaries, because starting in 2011, a law will allow for open primaries for all opponents running at the same time for federal seats, regardless of party affiliation. Incumbent Sen. David Vitter handily defeated his Republican opponent former... [more]
BREAKING 8-28-10 Hurricane Katrina 5th Anniversary: 2010 New Orleans Rises from the Floods
Saturday, Aug 28, 2010 2:08am
NEW ORLEANS, LA (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) UPDATE: BIG EASY DESTROYED BY KILLER HURRICANE 5 YEARS AGO RETURNS TO LIVE AGAIN (Posted 9am 8-28-2010) Where were you five years ago, August 29th, 2005? Sort of like, "What were you doing when 9-1-1 happened?" Well, if you were like the millions of residents along the Gulf Coast, August 29th 2005, THE UNTHINKABLE HAPPENED. The “City that Care Forgot,” suddenly became, “The City That Mother Nature Tore-Apart.” And while Category 3 Hurricane Katrina broke the levees and pumping stations across New Orleans, she... [more]
Guest Lineup 8-28-10 Gen. Russell Honore’-Teri Brock-Scooter Rushing-Jeff Dittmer-Jay Basist
Saturday, Aug 28, 2010 1:26am
SHREVEPORT, LA (By: Tom Pace, Talk of the Town) GUESTS ON 8-28-10 "TALK OF THE TOWN" Today’s radio broadcast combines natural disasters, politics, and football on this 5th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina for Saturday, August 28th, 2010 on the "Talk of the Town with Tom Pace". Broadcast live 11a-1p on SuperTalk 1340, KRMD-AM, the program is also streamed at www.SuperTalk1340.com , with live internet video-streaming at www.Justin.tv/tpace. This week’s “Talk of the Town” will focus on what happened when Category 3 Hurricane Katrina roared ashore across south Louisiana this wee... [more]
BREAKING 9pm 8-27-10 Former Shreveport Mayor Jim Gardner Dies at Age 86: Thurs. Aug. 27th
Friday, Aug 27, 2010 2:45pm
SHREVEPORT, LA (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: CITY MOURNS PASSING OF FORMER SHREVEPORT MAYOR JIM GARDNER AT AGE 86 (Posted: 9pm 8-27-10) Calling him a great man and a superb leader in our community," Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover today commented on the passing of Jim Gardner, who served as the city's mayor from 1954-1958, and ironically, was the impetus behind the groundwork for Shreveport's Master Plan back in 1954. In his statement on Gardner's death, Glover said, "The citizens of Shreveport will certainly mourn his passing and celebr... [more]
BREAKING 8-27-10 Great Expectations 2030 Master Plan Final Draft To Be Unveiled Tomorrow
Friday, Aug 27, 2010 1:43am
SHREVEPORT, LA (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: FINAL DRAFT 2030 SHREVEPORT-CADDO MASTER PLAN TO BE UNVEILED SATURDAY, AUG. 28th (Posted: 9am 8-27-10) After many months of public forums and input, Shreveport-Caddo citizens are encouraged to join the Great Expectations master plan team this Saturday, August 28th from 9am to 1pm at the Shreveport Convention Center to view and offer feedback on the draft master plan for the Shreveport-Caddo area. Click for Dr. Phillip Rozeman's interview with Tom Pace on this final draft plan.During this Saturday's ... [more]
BREAKING 8-22-10 Excessive Heat Advisory S'port-Bossier thru 7pm Mon - Forecast High 100
Saturday, Aug 21, 2010 8:01pm
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER, LA (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor,Talk of the Town) BREAKING: HEATWAVE CONTINUES ACROSS ARK-LA-TEX - EXCESSIVE HEAT ADVISORY THRU 7PM MON 12N 8-22-10 Saturday's official high at the National Weather Service in Shreveport was 102 degrees. As the string of triple-digit highs continued for the metro area, a high of 100 degrees is now forecast for Sunday, August 22nd. Some good news however, as the NWS says Shreveport-Bossier can expect a cool-down by Wednesday, with lows dropping to near 94 by Saturday, and lows near 70! Here's this week's forecast: ... [more]
Thursday, Sep 02, 2010 3:59am
LOUISIANA COAST From CNN (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: OIL RIG EXPLODES 80 MILES OFF COAST OF LOUISIANA - 12 OVERBOARD, 1 MISSING (Posted 10:45am 9-2-10) As if Louisiana hasn't suffered enough with catastrophes and disasters, today yet another oil rig explosion reported by the U.S. Coast Guard. Just in from CNN: U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Bill Colclough tells CNN that all 13 workers involved in the rig explosion are accounted for, but one person is injured. Coast Choppers are on the way to the site 80 miles south of Vermilion Bay. [Posted at 11:33... [more]
BREAKING 9-2-10 "Meanwhile Back at Cafe' Du Monde" Debuts 6:30 Tonite: Ralph & Kacoo's B.C.
Thursday, Sep 02, 2010 3:25am
BOSSIER CITY, LA (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: "MEANWHILE, BACK AT CAFE' DU MONDE..." DEBUTS TONITE 6:30pm RALPH & KACOO'S B.C. LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN (Posted 9am 9-2-10) At long last, the Bossier-Shreveport debut of “Meanwhile, Back At Café Du Monde…” HAPPENS LIVE, TONIGHT starting 6:30 at Ralph & Kacoo’s, The Seafood Restaurant in Bossier City, La. And, this just in to the "Talk of the Town" - becuase of its early ticket-sale success, the show has already been scheduled to return to the metro area on Thursday night, October 7th at Ernest's Orleans... [more]
HURRICANE NEWS 8am 9-2-10 Cat 4 Earl Strengthens to 145mph - Warnings Issued N.C.-Mass
Thursday, Sep 02, 2010 1:18am
KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. From CNN (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: CAT 4 HURRICANE EARL THREATENS EAST COAST WATCHES, WARNINGS ISSUED N.C. - MASS (Posted: 8am 9-2-10) While the U.S. East Coast may not take a direct hit, a most powerful Category 4 Hurricane Earl could cause major destruction if it stays on its current path according to the National Hurricame Center. And, with the Hurricane Center projections showing the Outer Banks of North Carolina well in its sights, Earl prepared this Thursday to take a swipe at the Eastern Seaboard as well, acc... [more]
BREAKING 8-31-10 Obama Declares American Combat Mission in Iraq Over-Afghanistan is Next
Tuesday, Aug 31, 2010 12:17pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. From CNN (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: PRES. OBAMA DECLARES COMBAT MISSION IN IRAQ OVER - "TIME OF GREAT UNCERTAIN" (Posted 8pm 8-31-10) President George Bush started Operation Iraqi Freedom March 19, 2003..meanwhile, tonight, August 31, 2010, President Barack Obama declared the American Combat Mission in Iraq is now over. Obama's prime-time address focused on how he pledged to end America's fight to help Iraq be a democratic country. Marking the end of the U.S. combat mission in Iraq, President... [more]
I-BOWL ALERT 8-30-10 ESPN 8 Year Agreement: Televise AdvoCare V-100 I-Bowl thru 2017
Monday, Aug 30, 2010 3:02am
SHREVEPORT, LA (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: ESPN TO TELEVISE ADVOCARE V-100 I-BOWL THRU 2017 (Posted 10am 8-30-10) Major breaking news today from the AdvoCare V-100 Independence Bowl offic ials: a new eight-year agreement with ESPN on Monday, August 30th, 2010 will now guarantee that Shreveport’s postseason contest will be shown by the worldwide leader in sports through 2017. "We are excited to continue one of our longest bowl relationships with our partners at the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl,” said Kurt Dargis, - Senior Manager, Programming &... [more]
BREAKING 8-30-10 Hurricane Earl Intensifies: Now Powerful Cat 3- Affect Caroilnas by Labor Day?
Monday, Aug 30, 2010 2:54am
MIAMI, FL From CNN (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: EARL FORECAST TO BECOME MAJOR CAT 3 HURRICANE (Posted 10am 8-30-10) Just fivc years ago, Category 5 Hurricane Katrina slapped Florida, then re-intenfied back into the Gulf, becoming a Major Cat 3 and wreaked total destruction on New Orleans and the coast of Louisiana August 29th, 2005. Now, Monday, August 30th, 2010, Hurricane Earl continues to intensify in the Atlantic, and grew into a major Cat 3 already this morning, the National Hurricane Cen... [more]
ELECTION 2010 8-29-10 Vitter, Melancon Win Senate Primaries; Melville vs Fleming for Congress
Sunday, Aug 29, 2010 2:42pm
SHREVEPORT, LA From KSLA-TV12 (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) ELECTION 2010 FEDERAL RACES: VITTER, MELANCON, MELVILLE WIN AUG. 28th PRIMARIES 8-29-10 There were no unexpected results in the state's 2010 closed Federal Primaries held Saturday, Aug. 28th across Louisiana. FYI: This will be the last time in Louisiana for closed primaries, because starting in 2011, a law will allow for open primaries for all opponents running at the same time for federal seats, regardless of party affiliation. Incumbent Sen. David Vitter handily defeated his Republican opponent former... [more]
BREAKING 8-28-10 Hurricane Katrina 5th Anniversary: 2010 New Orleans Rises from the Floods
Saturday, Aug 28, 2010 2:08am
NEW ORLEANS, LA (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) UPDATE: BIG EASY DESTROYED BY KILLER HURRICANE 5 YEARS AGO RETURNS TO LIVE AGAIN (Posted 9am 8-28-2010) Where were you five years ago, August 29th, 2005? Sort of like, "What were you doing when 9-1-1 happened?" Well, if you were like the millions of residents along the Gulf Coast, August 29th 2005, THE UNTHINKABLE HAPPENED. The “City that Care Forgot,” suddenly became, “The City That Mother Nature Tore-Apart.” And while Category 3 Hurricane Katrina broke the levees and pumping stations across New Orleans, she... [more]
Guest Lineup 8-28-10 Gen. Russell Honore’-Teri Brock-Scooter Rushing-Jeff Dittmer-Jay Basist
Saturday, Aug 28, 2010 1:26am
SHREVEPORT, LA (By: Tom Pace, Talk of the Town) GUESTS ON 8-28-10 "TALK OF THE TOWN" Today’s radio broadcast combines natural disasters, politics, and football on this 5th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina for Saturday, August 28th, 2010 on the "Talk of the Town with Tom Pace". Broadcast live 11a-1p on SuperTalk 1340, KRMD-AM, the program is also streamed at www.SuperTalk1340.com , with live internet video-streaming at www.Justin.tv/tpace. This week’s “Talk of the Town” will focus on what happened when Category 3 Hurricane Katrina roared ashore across south Louisiana this wee... [more]
BREAKING 9pm 8-27-10 Former Shreveport Mayor Jim Gardner Dies at Age 86: Thurs. Aug. 27th
Friday, Aug 27, 2010 2:45pm
SHREVEPORT, LA (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: CITY MOURNS PASSING OF FORMER SHREVEPORT MAYOR JIM GARDNER AT AGE 86 (Posted: 9pm 8-27-10) Calling him a great man and a superb leader in our community," Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover today commented on the passing of Jim Gardner, who served as the city's mayor from 1954-1958, and ironically, was the impetus behind the groundwork for Shreveport's Master Plan back in 1954. In his statement on Gardner's death, Glover said, "The citizens of Shreveport will certainly mourn his passing and celebr... [more]
BREAKING 8-27-10 Great Expectations 2030 Master Plan Final Draft To Be Unveiled Tomorrow
Friday, Aug 27, 2010 1:43am
SHREVEPORT, LA (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor, Talk of the Town) BREAKING: FINAL DRAFT 2030 SHREVEPORT-CADDO MASTER PLAN TO BE UNVEILED SATURDAY, AUG. 28th (Posted: 9am 8-27-10) After many months of public forums and input, Shreveport-Caddo citizens are encouraged to join the Great Expectations master plan team this Saturday, August 28th from 9am to 1pm at the Shreveport Convention Center to view and offer feedback on the draft master plan for the Shreveport-Caddo area. Click for Dr. Phillip Rozeman's interview with Tom Pace on this final draft plan.During this Saturday's ... [more]
BREAKING 8-22-10 Excessive Heat Advisory S'port-Bossier thru 7pm Mon - Forecast High 100
Saturday, Aug 21, 2010 8:01pm
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER, LA (By: Tom Pace, Executive Editor,Talk of the Town) BREAKING: HEATWAVE CONTINUES ACROSS ARK-LA-TEX - EXCESSIVE HEAT ADVISORY THRU 7PM MON 12N 8-22-10 Saturday's official high at the National Weather Service in Shreveport was 102 degrees. As the string of triple-digit highs continued for the metro area, a high of 100 degrees is now forecast for Sunday, August 22nd. Some good news however, as the NWS says Shreveport-Bossier can expect a cool-down by Wednesday, with lows dropping to near 94 by Saturday, and lows near 70! Here's this week's forecast: ... [more]
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