Hello I am Erin McCarty! I am originally from Baton Rouge and I am a huge LSU fan. Geaux Tigers! I now call Shreveport home and have enjoyed working in radio for over 40 years. You can hear me doing the news on several of our stations each day. To hear more from you will need to tune into KEEL. I am half of the KEEL Morning Show team with Mike Martindale. Every weekday morning, we cover the hottest topics that impact our local, national and global communities. I am a proud mother of two sons. My oldest served 4 years in the Marines and came home to get his college degree and is now back in the military. My youngest son is still serving in the Marines.
Erin McCarty
Sports Betting Is Headed to Louisiana Voters
Will you vote for sports betting in Louisiana or do you need more time to decide. Take our poll.
400,000 Louisiana Residents are Unemployed
What is the state of Louisiana's economy? We are facing several hurdles and one of them is the high number of folks without jobs. Economist, Dr. Loren Scott says the numbers for April will be dramatically high.
More Money Available for Businesses, but It Will Go Quickly
If your business has been impacted by this COVID-19 pandemic, you still have time to get help from the federal government.
Top Selling Items During the Pandemic
People are turning to online shopping in a big way. What are some of the top selling items?
NOLA Residents Told to Be Home By 9pm
It's not a curfew, but New Orleans residents are told to be home by 9pm.
All Hobby Lobby Stores to Close at 8pm Friday
Hobby Lobby is shutting the doors to all of its stores at 8pm Friday and workers will be furloughed without pay while our nation deals with this medical crisis.
Watch As Staff at WK Celebrate One Patient’s Recovery
Staff at WK Pierremont Health Center lined the halls to celebrate the first COVID-19 patient to improve and leave the ICU.
Nurses At Ochsner LSU Health Sing to Lift Spirits
We can all use a little pick-me-up these days. How thrilling is it to see these nurses at the Feist Weiller Cancer Center at Ochsner LSU Health sing 'Amazing Grace' to help lift up spirits and offer a sign of hope.
Can Restaurants Sell Alcohol with Your “To-Go” Meals?
You can get your meal with beer or wine "to-go". But remember, you still can not open it in the car or consume any alcohol in your car.
Governor: 136 Cases of COVID-19 in Louisiana – 3 Dead
3 people have died in Louisiana from Coronavirus and the numbers of cases continues to climb. Governor John Bel Edwards says there are now 136 cases of COVID-19 in our state.
Everything You Want to Know About the Coronavirus
So far, there have been no cases of Coronavirus in Louisiana, but Dr. Martha Whyte, Medical Director for Region 7 of the Office of Public Health tells KEEL News it's probably already here, but no one has tested positive for the virus yet.
Elizabeth Warren Drops Out
Senator Elizabeth Warren is now out of the Presidential race.
Fight Breaks Out on Casino Floor
The Grant Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a responded to a report of a pretty big fight on the floor of the casino at the Jena Choctaw Pines Casino in Dry Prong, Louisiana.
Watch as Speaker Pelosi Rips Up President’s Speech
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rips up the President's speech right behind him, knowing she would be on camera with this act of defiance.
What Is Louisiana’s Favorite Super Bowl Snack?
What's the favorite Super Bowl snack in each state?
Watch as New Yorkers Team Up to Lift SUV off of a Woman
Woman trapped under SUV is saved by passers by.
Largest Lottery Jackpots in U.S. History
The Powerball jackpot continues to grow. Since there was no winner Wednesday night, the prize moves up $373 million.
Bed Bath and Beyond Closing 40 Stores – 1 in Louisiana
40 Bed Bath & Beyond stores around the country are shutting their doors for good. One of the stores is in Louisiana. The Baton Rouge store in Cortana Mall will be closing,
Wild Brawl at End of College Basketball Game
Fists were flying at the end of a college basketball game Tuesday night. It happened just as Kansas was getting an 81-60 win over rival Kansas State. Plplayers from both teams threw punches as the stunned crowd at Allen Fieldhouse looked on.
How Lazy Is Your State?
Bad news for Louisiana today. We are near the top of the list of lazy states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released results of a new study on physical activity and only Oklahoma and Arkansas are home to more couch potatoes.