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Hot 107.9 Listeners Share Their Hurricane Isaac Experience Through Instagram [PHOTOS]

DJ Digital — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:00:33 +0000

As the sun goes down and the storm moves in, Acadiana is bracing for what Hurricane Isaac has to offer to our area. Technology is great, and even when power goes out, we have our nifty cell phones - so share your Isaac experience with us through Instagram using the hashtag #AcadianaIsaac

Another Huge Snake Spotted In Acadiana…This Time In New Iberia [UPDATE]

Chris Reed — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:50:53 +0000

For the third week in a row, we have another photo surfacing on the internet and on the local news of a HUGE snake in South Louisiana. This time, KATC-TV 3 is reporting that this huge snake was spotted in New Iberia.

Morning Show Listeners React To Local Runaways [AUDIO]

Chris Reed — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:47:34 +0000

In recent weeks we have seen a rash of reports that teenagers in our area, Acadiana, have gone missing. Luckily, most of the stories end on a happy note as the teenager simply elects to return home or is found safe.

Only In Acadiana

Sam Stokes — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:29:18 +0000

Though it would be impossible to capture the unmistakable spirit that makes up Acadiana in a few paragraphs, here's a brief list of some of the more familiar idiosyncrasies that may seem odd to foreigners, but are completely familiar for those lucky enough to grow up in the greatest area in the country.

Acadiana School Closures For 3/21/12 [UPDATE]

DJ Digital — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:02:41 +0000

As Acadiana braces for severe weather the following schools will be closed on Wednesday, March 21 2012: *All Lafayette Parish Public Schools* *All Lafayette Parish Catholic Schools* *South Louisiana Community College* *Acadiana Technical College* *All Acadia Parish Schools* *All Jeff Davis Parish Schools* *All St Martin Parish Schools* *All Iberia Parish Schools* *All Vermillion Parish [...]

Jacee Badeaux: In Lafayette; Already A Celebrity

DJ Digital — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:53:50 +0000

Now before you start thinking he already got sent home from Idol, don’t fret. Jacee says he flies home every week or so. We have been seeing ALL of your Facebook Status updates, receiving TONS of calls and even people sending us pictures of Jacee. From The Grand Theatre to the Airport, Jacee has been [...]

Acadiana Area Public & Private Schools Closed Tomorrow [UPDATED]

DJ Digital — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:09:29 +0000

Due to impending weather and possible icy road conditions, many Acadiana area schools are announcing that they will be closed tomorrow (Thursday, February 3, 2011), and also monitoring Friday’s predicted conditions to determine whether schools will be open Friday or not. The complete list of confirmed closures is below and will be updated as we [...]

Mardi Gras Traditions In Acadiana

Chris Reed — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 01:00:37 +0000

Like many of you, I am also anxiously awaiting the week long celebration that comes around once a year…MARDI GRAS!!! However, we here in Acadiana are in a unique spot or situation.See, unlike in New Orleans, we have multiple celebrations for Mardi Gras, and with that comes many traditions. Tonight On-Air we discuss your FAVORITE [...]

Acadiana Comes Together For Crash Victims

DJ Digital — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:57:04 +0000

Most of the time, when we think of Facebook, we think of a place for us to keep up with friends and family members through status updates, photos and more. When I got on Facebook today, in my stream I noticed a few of my friends had "liked" a page titled "We love you Colby Richard. I know you'll get through this." I clicked the page and found out that