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We're Having a Wet T-Shirt Contest at the 4th Annual Sucker Punch Sally Rally and Music Fest [VIDEOS]

renfield — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:18:28 +0000

Scot’s All American Cycles is throwing the 4th Annual Sucker Punch Sally Rally and Music Fest and 99X will be there for our very own wet t-shirt contest. We're throwing down the gauntlet for local ladies by offering a $500 cash prize to the winner.

Hirsch Coliseum Hosts WWE RAW Event [VIDEO]

gonzo — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:49:32 +0000

WWE's RAW returns to Shreveport on Friday, May 10th, as WWE superstars John Cena, Sheamus, Ryback, RAW Managing Superviser Vicki Guerrero, and more climb into the ring at Hirsch Coliseum.

Tickets for the "taped for television" event (RAW airs Monday nig

18-Wheeler Knocks Down Traffic Lights at Bert Kouns and Youree Drive [PHOTOS]

Danny Fox — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:32:09 +0000

The traffic lights at the intersection of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop and Youree Drive in Shreveport near IHOP and Walmart were knocked down by an 18-wheeler into the middle of the busy intersection Tuesday afternoon around 3 p.m. The lights fell near IHOP and Walmart, cutting off one end of the street from the other. [...]

Louisiana Ranks as Second Least Stressed State in National Study

Justin Massoud — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:09:55 +0000

It turns out the Sportsman’s Paradise is a paradise in general. According to a Gallup study of 350,000 people across the US, Louisiana is the second least stressed state in the country. The study found that 37.6 percent of Louisianians asked said that they felt stress the previous day. Hawaii grabbed the number one spot, [...]

Washington State Is Now Gender Neutral

Steve King — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:40:09 +0000

When you remove all the “he”, “his”, “she” and “her” pronouns for all the laws and legal jargon in your state laws, you either 1.) have entirely too much time on your hands, 2.) wish to waste taxpayer dollars on something so trivial as to not offend someone with a suffix or prefix or 3.) [...]

Elderly Boonville Man Pummels Intruder with a Shovel and then Dares Him to Come Back for More on Craigslist

Ashley Sollars — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:05:32 +0000

What would you do if you checked your garage in the middle of the night only to find an intruder? Would you:

A. Slam the garage door shut and call 911
B. Yell at the intruder to get off your property and then run and hide
C. Beat him with a shovel and dare the intruder to come back for more via a Craigslist ad

Shreveport Billboard Displays Pictures of Osama bin Laden, Boston Bombing Suspects With the Phrase 'Two Down, One to Go'

Justin Massoud — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:17:36 +0000

The manhunt for Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev continues, but a Shreveport digital billboard has wasted no time making a statement about the likely outcome of the search. The billboard features the images of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, brothers Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev, along with former Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. The phrase “Two Down One to [...]

Watch Two Shreveport Strippers Read the News

99xstaff — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:15:25 +0000

We don’t pay much attention to big news stories — unless they involve metal, porn or some glorious combination of the two. However, watching strippers read the news is enough to make even the most banal story interesting. Two local strippers were nice enough to stop by the 99X studio to read the news and [...]

Device Postpones Several Shows, Clicks in Tyler Included [VIDEO]

gonzo — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:40:08 +0000

David Draiman of Device posted this message to fans regarding the the next few dates on their current tour,
MY APOLOGIES TO THE FANS IN FT MEYERS AND TO 99X FOR THE MANY ISSUES WE HAD TODAY DURING OUR SET. IT IS WITH DEEP REGRET THAT I MIGHT HAVE TO POSTPONE SOME OF THE ORIGINALLY PLANNED S

Free Beer And Hot Wings Talk To Boston Marathon Bombing Eyewitness Whitney Hunter [FBHW]

Steven Bohner — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:01:44 +0000

This morning Free Beer and Hot Wings talked with Whitney Hunter, an eyewitness to the Boston Marathon bombing. Hunter ran in the marathon and was a mere 200 yards from the finish line when the explosions went off. He shared his story with the guys on the show this morning.

[UPDATE] Louisiana Residents Registered in the Boston Marathon, 12 from Shreveport and Bossier City

Justin Massoud — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:03:56 +0000

Several locals who ran the 2013 Boston Marathon are reported to be unharmed. Of the 10 Shreveport and Bossier City natives who actually started (12 were registered), we've heard that many, including Wallace Robertson and Jeff Thomas, finished the race prior to the explosions and were not injured. Four of the Shreveport runners, however, currently only have halfway times listed by the Boston Athletic Association.

99X Pornstar Catfight Hall of Fame Welcomes Brea Bennett

renfield — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:33:06 +0000

The 99X Catfight Hall of Fame welcomes Brea Bennett to it’s exclusive ranks! Brea becomes only the 5th member of the hall, by making easy work of five gorgeous superstar pornstars – no easy feat! A feat made even more impressive by the shear numbers Brea racked up against her competiton… Check out Brea’s road [...]

When is Memorial Day?

Danny Fox — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:47:45 +0000

Memorial Day was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. We celebrate Memorial Day in the United States every year on the last Monday in the month of May. Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who [...]

All That Remains to Play Show at Riverside Warehouse in May

gonzo — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:00:06 +0000

Mark your calendars, rock fans — All That Remains will hit Shreveport’s Riverside Warehouse next month! A little birdie told us that advance tickets for the May 25 show will be available exclusively for $20 at Outhouse Tickets on Friday, April 12. Tickets will then be available at Disc Daddy and The Riverside Warehouse starting [...]

How Much Will You Spend on Mom for Mother's Day?

Danny Fox — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:03:25 +0000

Mother’s love is priceless but we have to draw a line somewhere. It’s not how much you’ll spend, but how much you can afford to spend on mom for Mother’s Day. The most popular gift to buy has always been flowers. Gift certificates are gaining popularity now. How much are you planning to spend on [...]

Texas Hippie Coalition Rock The Riverside Warehouse [PHOTOS]

gonzo — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:44:25 +0000

BBQ. A Brawl. And some of the finest Southern Metal to hit Shreveport since a little band called Pantera used to call this their home away from home. All-in-All, THC at The Riverside Warehouse was one of those shows you’ll be talking about seeing for years. Even if you weren’t there. And, if in fact [...]

The 10 Best Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Danny Fox — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:05:01 +0000

Sometimes it can be difficult finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift for Mom. We searched around and found some great gifts that your Mom is bound to love. Etsy 1 Personalized Mother's Day Photo Bracelet These bracelets are a wonderful keepsake. What a cute and fun way to showcase your family. Etsy [...]

South Bossier Schools Take 'Precautionary Measures' During Search for Armed Man, Issue Lockdown

Angela Thomas — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:23:12 +0000

Sun City, Elm Grove Middle and Bellaire Elementary have issued a lockdown after a man from Shady Grove with reported mental health issues left his home at 2 a.m. carrying guns and ammo. The man is believed to be headed to Colorado and Bossier police aren’t actively searching for him. It’s unknown at this time [...]

Here Are Dates & Times for Easter Mass in Shreveport and Bossier City

Danny Fox — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:35:08 +0000

This year, Easter is on Sunday, March 31. You might be asking yourself, 'Where can I attend mass this year?' Most churches will have mass on Sunday, but some have plans for Saturday, too.

Here is a list of Churches in the Shreveport-Bossier City area to assist you with making your plans.

Powerball Jackpot is Now Worth $320 Million

Danny Fox — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:45:17 +0000

Nobody matched all the numbers in last night’s $260 million Powerball drawing so the jackpot grew to $320 million today and could easily be worth more for Saturday’s drawing! There were three lucky players who won $1 million prizes for matching the first five numbers last night. In last night’s drawing (Wednesday March 20, 2013), [...]