Mike is a Shreveport native and Northwood High School graduate. He is is an award-winning, 40 year veteran in the local theatre community and on the radio.
Mike Martindale
Very High Flu Activity Reported In Louisiana
Dr. Joe Kanter stresses the importance of receiving the flu vaccine by the end of October. Free flu vaccines are available at pharmacies and parish health units for those without health insurance. Louisiana is one of seven states with VERY High flu activity making it especially important for high-risk populations. Taking preventative action can avoid a peak in flu cases.
Best & Worst States to Work: Guess Where Louisiana Falls
Louisiana is making positive economic strides with the new Amazon Distribution Facility and the renovation of Diamond Jacks casino and now Schlumberger creating hundreds of jobs.
WKRP Turkey Drop Actually Based on a Real Incident in Texas
Jerry Blum was the general manager of WQXI in Atlanta and told the story of how he got fired back in the 60's from a Dallas station called KBOX.
Hey Louisiana, Is Your Tech Device on This “Least-Secure” List?
Stay vigilant: The recent cyber attack on the Louisiana State Office of Motor Vehicles exposed millions of Louisiana drivers' personal information. Identity theft scammers are becoming more sophisticated, so stay alert.
Louisiana Drug Dealer Receives 29 Year Federal Prison Sentence
Scott Wood was sentenced to 29 years in prison for carrying a Glock and meth when pulled over by law enforcement
Louisiana Man Gets 17 Years In Prison For Receipt Of Child Porn
Christopher Allen Shinn of Shreveport, LA was sentenced to 210 months in prison for receipt of child pornography
Louisiana BESE Approves Appeals Process for Graduation Requirement
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has once again approved an appeals process to give students who are unable to pass the LEAP test another option to graduate. Some politicians are saying the plan does not make the grade.
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What Does a Yellow Bandana on a Louisiana Dog Mean?
So you might be surprised to know that when you see a dog wearing a bandana, it might be more than just a fashion choice by the owner.
Northwestern State Football Player Killed Thursday
The Northwestern State and Nicholls State college football game has been canceled.
Louisiana US Senator John Kennedy’s Best One-Liners
If you've ever heard an interview with Senator Kennedy, and it doesn't matter the situation, he's not afraid to drop some 'folksy wisdom,' or even some downright zingers.
Popular Cars in Louisiana Could Catch Fire: Urgent Recall
There's been a recall of over 3.3 million vehicles due to a manufacturing defect that could lead to the engine compartment combusting.
If You Hear ‘Code Brown’ in a Louisiana Store, Get Out… Fast
So if you're shopping at Target, Lowe's or Walmart, or other big box stores, and hear overhead announcements, you probably don't pay a lot of attention to them. But maybe you should.