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Best Summer Jobs For Teens In Lafayette

Hot 107-9 — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:33:21 +0000

‘School’s Out For Summer!’, now what? Every year the same question pops up, ‘What am I going to do this Summer?’ You could completely shut down and vegetate in front of the TV, sleep late to avoid doing chores, or if you’re lucky, head out on a trip. If you’re not leaving and the other [...]

Harlem Shake – Lafayette, Louisiana Edition [VIDEO]

Hot 107-9 — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:42:38 +0000

Check out Lafayette's version of the viral video phenomenon.

Reasons To Go To WWE Raw At The Cajundome – Dave's Top 5

Dave Steel — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:00:58 +0000

Every year, you can smell the aroma of fresh-baked king cakes, students prepare for the LEAP test, and the Cajundome rumbles with the sounds of Raw. You've been hearing us give away free tickets, but if you don't win, you really should buy em and make a trip to the Dome on February 18th to experience WWE Raw

Super Bowl – Where To Watch In Lafayette

Dave Steel — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:29:25 +0000

Well, the big game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens will be taking over televisions across the country. If sitting on your couch at home isn’t your idea of how to enjoy the game, then why not hit the streets and join in the party at one of these locations? Walk Ons [...]

The Inagural Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball for EVERYONE Announced This Morning

Jen — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:10:34 +0000

The Inaugural Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball is heading to the Downtown Ballroom January 19th, 2012! You’re not in a Krewe? You don’t have to be! You are in a Krewe? You can come to our Ball too! ANYONE can join us for our Inaugural Krewe de Bayou Mardi Gras Ball! For the entertainment, [...]

5 People At Every Downtown Alive!

Sam Stokes — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:51:31 +0000

The 5 characters you've come to know and love that appear at just about every Downtown Alive!

9 Epically Awesome Photos Every Lafayette Instagrammer Takes

Sam Stokes — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:48:53 +0000

Lafayette loves it some Instagram.

Blue Bayou Water Park – A Summer Survival Guide

Sam Stokes — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:00:56 +0000

For those poor souls who have never experienced a day at the park, Blue Bayou/Dixie Landin' is a water and amusement park wrapped into one located at I-10 and Highland Road in Baton Rouge,LA.

5 Favorite Sounds Of Summer

Sam Stokes — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:03:35 +0000

Warning: Reading this will make you want to be outside immediately.

Acadiana's Favorite Vacation Destinations

Sam Stokes — Wed, 30 May 2012 19:02:15 +0000

It's vacation time, Acadiana! As the summer sun slowly assumes it's position, the mass exodus along I-10 will soon be underway. Every day, more and more people packed SUVs will be spotted carrying vacationers every which direction. Facebook newsfeeds will explode with countdowns to vacations, and pictures of families wearing white clothing posing in front [...]

Lafayette's Most Missed Resturants

Sam Stokes — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:00:10 +0000

The following is the unofficial list of Lafayette's most missed restaurants. The ones we wish we could have back, and the ones will never forget.

Hot 107-9 Top 50 Songs of 2011

Hot 107-9 — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:59:50 +0000

As another year comes to an end, we always seem to reflect on the year gone by. The music scene put out some great music this year, so let's take a look back at the biggest, hottest songs of 2011.

Hot 107-9 Playlist – January 2012 Top Songs

Hot 107-9 — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:59:10 +0000

Well, the new year is finally here, and to start it off right, we've compiled the list of the hottest songs right now. Buy on iTunes & Amazon Ringtones 1. Rihanna - We Found Love We Found Love (The Remixes) [feat. Calvin Harris] 2. Jay Z - Paris (feat. Kanye West) Cigarillo Mini Vol. 1 [...]

Vote For Darryl Surgent's Catch as ESPN's 'Best Of The Best'

Hot 107-9 — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:36:02 +0000

In Saturday's R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl there were a few Sports Center worthy plays. One did make Sunday's Top 10 Plays of the Day on Sports Center. It was Darryl Surgent's one-handed 4th quarter catch down the sideline.

UL Flash Rave 2011 [VIDEO]

Brad Striker — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:32:01 +0000

So what happens during finals week at a college? Most people think of studying, boat loads of stress, staying up late hours, etc. The students this semester at UL Lafayette had a better idea though, FLASH RAVE!!!!!!!!!It’s ok nobody got naked this semester(whoops I think I just gave an idea for the spring), so I [...]

Breaux Bridge's Latest Export – Hunter Hayes

Sam Stokes — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:11:37 +0000

I'll be honest, I never was a big Hunter Hayes fan. I always thought he was cheesy. I mean, I would see him every now and then over the years at State Fairs or festivals, and he would be up on stage with his cheesy blond bowl cut, his cheesy undersized accordian, with his cheesy guitar solos, and cheesy songs

Best Local Facebook Pages In Lafayette

DJ Digital — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:36:25 +0000

If you like something in real life, chances are, there is a Facebook page for it. From Oreos to Origami, Facebook gives us the chance to keep up with our favorite people, places and things as well as allowing us to socialize and converse with those who share the same particular interest. Some of our [...]

Lafayette Has The Best Food In The Country – According To Rand McNally

Dave Steel — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:04:30 +0000

It’s something we’ve known as long as we’ve been living in the area. It’s hard to top the diversity and quality of the food here in Lafayette, and the judges with Rand McNally agree. According to KPEL 96.5, The judges from the food category, the team of Jim and Bonnie Parr, aka The Fun Finders, [...]

Five Locals Who Made It Big From Lafayette & Acadiana

Dave Steel — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:32:19 +0000

Living in Lafayette, sometimes you forget the people who went on to represent our area in the national scene. Some are still working nationally to increase awareness of our community, while some have come home to continue the work locally. Here's some Lafayette and Acadiana Locals who made it big. 1 Cupid Cupid Shuffle [...]

Acadiana's Worst Intersections – Dave's Top 5

Dave Steel — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:43:15 +0000

“Where's the Loop?” – Houston has one, even Lake Charles has one. Lafayette has now grown beyond the capacity to build one easily and as a result, traffic has gotten exponentially worse over the past years. The intersections in Lafayette have seen some improvements over the years, and some of the problems aren't necessarily the [...]