I grew up in a place where it snows a lot. I loved it when I was a kid. Things changed when I got a job. I've spent nearly my entire adult life in Acadiana and it's the place I'm pleased to call home. I raised my children here, and my grandson Nathan is growing up here. When I was a kid, my brothers & I would "camp out' on the porch on summer nights, listening to a portable AM radio. We got great reception of stations in New York, Boston & even WLS out of Chicago. My favorite was "Cousin" Bruce Morrow. My brothers loved listening to it and I said "I want to do that"...
Steve Wiley
‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Airs Tomorrow [Video]
"Peanuts" has been popular since I was a small boy. "A Charlie Brown Christmas" still warms my surgically repaired heart. Would you believe network executives didn't like it??...
Baton Rouge Among America’s Most Dangerous Cities
Some places are a lot safer than others. A recent survey indicates Baton Rouge, Louisiana is among the most dangerous cities in the U.S.
Saints’ Alvin Kamara Gives Away 800 Thanksgiving Turkeys
New Orleans saints running back Alvin Kamara is having an impact not only on the football field, but in the community, as well...
What’s Louisiana’s Most Hated Thanksgiving Food?
Everybody loves Thanksgiving dinner, right?... Right?? There’s bound to be something on the menu that you don’t care for...
Millennials Prefer ‘Friendsgiving’ To Thanksgiving
Many of us have hosted at least one Thanksgiving celebration. Many have come to regret it. Most millennials don’t care to even attend, let alone host.
Today Is ‘National Unfriend Day’
Do you have "friends" in social media who really don't need to be on your list? Today is the day to say "Sayonara."
Elton John Adds New Orleans Date To Farewell Tour [Video]
Sir Elton John has extended the "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour. 24 dates have been added, including a New Orleans appearance.
Tips From Cold Weather Veteran Steve Wiley
We're expecting freezing temperatures in Acadiana later this week. That can cause major headaches if you're not prepared...
Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Is Getting Married!
Saints head coach Sean Payton proposed to his longtime girlfriend Skylene Montgomery at a surprise private party Friday night...
St. Landry Teacher Charged With Cruelty To Special Needs Kids
A middle school teacher in Opelousas has been arrested on cruelty charges. Opelousas police officers arrested Janet Henry Friday and charged her with cruelty to two special needs children...
Sean Payton Feasts On Roasted Falcon [Video]
The Dirty Birds' dominance over the Black & Gold ended with the 2006 arrival of head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees...
Don’t Drink Coffee, Or Wash Your Hands On A Plane
Air travel has become an unpleasant experience over the years. In my mind, it’s simply a means to an end. Here’s more bad news.
Katy Perry Sued Over Paparazzi Photo Of Herself
Three years ago, Katy Perry attended Kate Hudson‘s Halloween party dressed as Hillary Clinton. There were, as you can imagine, paparazzi present...
Amazon Prime Announces Free Grocery Delivery
Amazon prime members can avail themselves of music & video streaming, and free two day shipping on orders from Amazon.com for an annual fee of $119. Something new has just been added...
Are The Saints The New ‘America’s Team’?
An NFL team based somewhere in Texas has been calling itself "America's Team" for a number of years. The validity of this claim has always been suspect in my mind. Their last Super Bowl championship was 24 seasons ago. They're widely perceived as overhyped, overpaid and underachieving. So, who is America’s team now?...
UL-Lafayette Among Louisiana’s Best Universities
Do you have a college-bound high school senior in your home?
Early decision time is upon us. If your senior intends to remain in Louisiana, here is some information that may aid in their decision...
Lauren Daigle Wins More Awards [Video]
Lafayette native Lauren Daigle is having an epic year. Her album "Look Up Child" and single "You Say" made Billboard chart history.
Food Truck Driver Feeds Motorists Stranded On I-10 By Imelda
Authorities closed I-10 between Texas & Louisiana earlier this week, stranding hundreds of motorists. The closure was prompted by flooding from tropical storm Imelda. One of those trapped was Reggie McCoy. He was driving a truckload of food for delivery to Beaumont...
Brett Favre, Grandson Facetime Drew Brees [Video]
Brett Favre and Drew Brees are two well known, popular personalities in the gulf coast region. Brett's grandson Parker is a Who Dat...
CBS Faces $272,000 Fine For ‘Young Sheldon’ Episode [Video]
CBS and the producers of the popular sitcom "Young Sheldon" have drawn the ire of the feds. The FCC will cut broadcasters slack on some things. They take others very seriously...