Political

Could the next big oil boom in Louisiana be right beneath your feet? If you are in the northern listening area of 97.3 The Dawg, I suggest you be very wary of anyone wanting to secure mineral rights on your property in the very near future. What is the source of this whispered buzz being spoken about in lunch meetings and conversations?  7-BILLION BARRELS of oil and natural gas that can be pumped to the surface using new technology! Sounds like a no brainer, huh? Weeeeellllll

Here’s where the story gets REALLY interesting, so read carefully and let us know how YOU feel!

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When Space Shuttle Atlantis blasts off (hopefully) today from Cape Canaveral, it will truly be the end of an era. I can remember growing up watching all the space shuttle launches with the entire neighborhood in thrall. It was an EVENT. An American event. And

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Casey Anthony was sentenced to four years in jail Thursday for lying to investigators in charge of the search for her daughter, Caylee. However, Anthony could be set free as early as late this month or in the beginning of August, since she's served almost three years in jail while awaiting trial with a record of good behavior.

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The Prince and Princess are in the house! Well, almost. William and Kate will be landing shortly in America for their first visit as the Royal Couple...and America is already in love. I think if I was the future King and Queen of England, I would

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I have the utmost respect for the men and women who work in law enforcement. It is a tough demanding job that quite frankly should pay a hell of a lot more than it does. That being said, just because one is paid to enforce the law doesn't put one above the law or does it?

The scenario, an officer stops in at a restaurant to pick up a to go meal

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On this particular subject I don't think there is a middle ground. You either support it totally or you are totally against it. You might be interested in what some of our favorite country stars had to say about this story.

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Space Shuttle Atlantis will take it's final flight July 8th from the Kennedy Space Center, and since it's the last one, it might be the coolest thing ever to witness it in person. But.....you better start making plans right now, because over a million spectators are expected to attend the sendoff. Check out tips

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As much as we have all read....and lived through...Hurricane Katrina here in Louisiana, it's still fascinating to read more. Former New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin has a new book out in stores tommorow called  "Katrina's Secrets

I have seen and heard this piece maybe a thousand times, each time it puts a lump in my throat. On this day when we honor the flag that symbolizes the greatest nation on Earth I hope you will feel that same feeling.  Be sure to watch this at home tonight with your kids. Tell them how you we  used to start our school day and how important the words of the Pledge are.

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The outrage over the unbelievably high luggage fees charged to our brave men and women in uniform coming back from battle has moved Delta Airlines to DO THE RIGHT THING. I was appalled that our airlines would charge ANY kind of fee for American soldiers returning home or shipping

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