Fun Radio’s Most Popular Posts of 2011

Everyone loves to take a walk down memory lane -- here at Fun Radio, we've kind of made a whole business of it! Still, as the years go by, it's comforting to catch up with people and sounds that used to be part of our daily lives. This year's most popular post (we won't give it away yet) was the gift that kept on giving all year long. We were constantly surprised to find how popular the post had become -- as were several other "Where Are They Now" type stories.

There were tragic stories, such as the loss of Cormie's Grocery and the shooting at Ross Dress For Less. But there was humor, too, such as the 'richest' fictional characters and a live alligator that was found hanging out at a local store.

Here's the stories that you, our readers, found to be the most engaging in 2011! Happy New Year!

10
Cormie’s Grocery Destroyed by Fire
When a Lake Charles landmark went up in flames, a whole community looked on in disappointment.
9
Then and Now - Jasmine Guy
The first of a few "Where are they now?" posts, this post follows Jasmine Guy past her time as Whitley on the hit TV show "A Different World."
8
Five-Foot Live Alligator Goes Shopping At Lowe's!
We're always having to tell Yankees and other foreigners that we don't all have alligators running around our front yards. Stories like this don't make it any easier. See Yankees -- even WE'RE amazed when an alligator wanders into a public place!
7
I Almost Didn’t Come Home: 40 Years On, Dave Morgan Shares His Vietnam War Story
An incredible story told for the first time, Fun Radio's afternoon host, Dave Morgan, explains what happened to him in the Vietnam War. A heartbreaking, brave story, we're proud that it received the attention it deserved.
6
Forbes Announces 'Richest Fictional Characters' -- Who Tops the List?
Every year, the guys at Forbes magazine imagine who the richest fictional characters would be -- all based on real-world economic conditions. Dorky? Yep. Fascinating? Yep, that too.
5
UPDATE -- Two Hit in Ross Shooting, Shooter Turns Self In
In a freak occurrence, a woman attempted to solve a dispute with another woman with a gun. The story shocked Lake Charles, and while the story wasn't very complicated, it easily captured the imagination of the public.
4
Where Are They Now? -- Mark Hamill
What's the "Star Wars" legend up to these days? You don't really see him doing a lot of acting anymore, do you? Maybe, but that doesn't mean he's not on the screen...
3
Huey Lewis Will Perform in Lake Charles
Word that the "Heart of Rock 'n' Roll" singer would perform in Lake Charles spread like wildfire. We kind of helped to set the flames.
2
Elizabeth Taylor Dies at 79
Maybe the last of the truly colossal Hollywood stars, we lost Elizabeth Taylor this year. Will there ever be another quite like her?
1
Bay City Rollers -- Then and Now
The story that kept on giving! After being published, this story -- to our amazement -- remained at the top of the Fun Radio charts all year long. It turns out people couldn't get enough of these Scots.

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