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Broussard Mayor Says He Is Withdrawing Lawsuit Against The City Of Lafayette

Bernadette Lee — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:19:03 +0000

Langlinais says he is making the move as a sign of good faith on the part of Broussard.

Missing Person: Lafayette Police Looking For Crystal Dupuis Grebinger

Chris Reed — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 03:26:22 +0000

Lafayette Police needs your help in locating Crystal Dupuis Grebinger of Lafayette. She was last seen in Lafayette on February 8th of 2013. Crystal is 5 feet tall, 130 pounds, short brown hair, and brown eyes. She has a tattoo on her lower back. If you know anything about Grebinger’s whereabouts you are asked to [...]

Make Your Signs & Look For Hot 107.9 In The Lafayette Independent Mardi Gras Parade

Chris Reed — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:40:32 +0000

We are making final preparations for the upcoming Mardi Gras season in Lafayette, and we will be looking for YOU on Mardi Gras day. The Hot Crew will once again be in the Lafayette Independent Mardi Gras parade on Fat Tuesday, and we want to see you and your signs. One way to capture our [...]

Lafayette Police Seek Out Suspects In Theft Of Eldery Woman's Purse

Chris Reed — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:06:03 +0000

Lafayette Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects who are believed to have participated in the theft of an 85 year old woman’s purse. The theft occurred at the 3100 block of Ambassador Caffery Parkway. The purse was stolen from the shopping cart, which was being used by the victim. [...]

A 'Mystery Artist' Is Stamping His or Her Work On Property Along Johnston St.

Chris Reed — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:28:01 +0000

Yesterday on the morning show I talked about how one artist in Lafayette is stamping his artwork on property along Johnston St. in Lafayette, and now we have a photo of the artwork. A listener submitted the following photo of what appears to be a painting of a mouse on an ace of spades.

Lafayette Police Shoot Family Pet During Routine House Alarm Call

Chris Reed — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:08:33 +0000

A Lafayette family is mourning the death of the pet tonight after it was allegedly shot by a Lafayette Police Officer today. The family’s 15-year-old pet dog was shot inside their fenced backyard today when police responded to a house alarm call. According to our sister station 99.9 KTDY, Officers were dispatched to the Sonnier [...]

Fees To Park In Lafayette Are On The Rise

Chris Reed — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:27:42 +0000

This morning on the show I talked about how Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has voted to raise parking fees as of November 1st of 2012. Those who park in Lafayette where meters “police” your stay, will have to dig a little bit deeper into the change drawer as rates are on the rise. The cost [...]

Women In Lafayette Should Be Vigilant After Three Separate Armed Robberies

Chris Reed — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:50:05 +0000

According to our sister station 96.5 KPEL News, the Lafayette Police Department is currently investigating three separate armed robberies in Lafayette all in which it's victims were women. Police do believe that the three robberies over the course of the week may be connected to each other.

Cupid Visits 'Chris Reed On-Air' To Discuss His Appearance On 'The Voice'

Chris Reed — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:26:14 +0000

Lafayette's own "Cupid" stopped by this morning to visit the morning show and he had a lot to say in regards to his appearance on the television show "The Voice."

9 Epically Awesome Photos Every Lafayette Instagrammer Takes

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

Lafayette loves it some Instagram.

Government Officials Issue Warnings As Isaac Sweeps Across Louisiana

Chris Reed — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:40:41 +0000

As Hurricane Isaac continues to sweep across the state of Louisiana government officials on all levels are reminding citizens to take this storm serious. We have already received reports of people stranded in Plaquemines Parish as water breached the levee system due to the storm surge.Lafayette City Parish Parish President Joey Durel has not yet [...]

Mickey Shunick Will Forever Be The Candle Of Our Community

Chris Reed — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:10:27 +0000

On August 7th, Mickey was brought home, and on August 17th we learned just how strong of a person Mickey Shunick really was. Brandon Scott Lavergne has plead guilty to murdering the young platinum blonde haired lady we have all come to know and admire, yet her smile will forever live on. The day after [...]

UL Ragin Cajuns Football Coach Mark Hudspeth Wants You In The Stadium This Season [VIDEO]

Brad Striker — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 01:48:14 +0000

After UL’s victory in the 2011 New Orleans bowl and months of hard training, we are three weeks away from the home opener at Cajun Field against Lamar. Be prepared to wear red because Coach Hud wants YOU in the stadium on game day. Sales for season tickets are at an all time high for [...]

UL-Lafayette Softball Co-Head Coach Stefni Lotief Set To Step Aside

Brad Striker — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 02:14:39 +0000

After winning 601 games in 12 seasons, Stefni Lotief is finally stepping down as co-head coach for the Lady Cajuns softball program. Through the years of sacrifice at UL, she has come to realize that she has missed a lot of time with those closest to her. Michael Lotief, who is the husband of Stefni [...]

Who Would You Put Up On Your 'Lafayette Mount Rushmore?'

Chris Reed — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:34:29 +0000

Between songs and talk breaks, Candice and I put a list together of four local influential people or celebrities that we would put up on our own "Lafayette Mount Rushmore." These four people have either been in Lafayette for years or had some sort of impact on our community.

Great BBQ And More As Chris Reed Stops By 2Paul's BBQ For Eat Lafayette 2012 [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:51:45 +0000

2Paul's BBQ has quickly become a staple in Lafayette when it comes to dining out and when it comes to getting your hands on some delicious BBQ. 2Paul's is located off of Johnston St near Albertson's at South College. I had the pleasure of sampling a few of their entrees and was pleasantly surprised by the desert they offer at 2Paul's BBQ.

A Lafayette Family Needs Your Help Locating A Missing Loved One

Chris Reed — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 01:02:05 +0000

Here is another case of someone gone missing in Lafayette and there are few clues leading to his whereabouts. The family of 56-year-old Eric Raggio is reaching out for your help in finding their loved one. Raggio was last seen Monday leaving his home on Foreman Drive around at around 8 o'clock that morning.

4 Terrifying Signs of Summer in Acadiana

Sam Stokes — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 20:37:05 +0000

The official start of summer is only days away, and while some are excited for the sunniest of seasons, others are all to aware of the constant dangers presented by the summer sun. The grads may be glad and the beaches may be bustling, but summer time is not all sunshine and frozen concoctions. There [...]

Torso Of Woman Found In Mississippi Is Not Mickey Shunick

Chris Reed — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:37:27 +0000

Police in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, are investigating a torso found washed up on a local beach. With several cases of missing women in the region, there was much speculation that the torso found on the beach could be that of the missing 22-year-old in Lafayette, Mickey Shunick. Police believe that the torso found is that of a female between the ages of 15-years-old and 22-years-old.

Mickey Shunick's Sister Charlene Shunick Discusses Recent Efforts To 'Bring Mickey Home' [AUDIO]

Chris Reed — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 15:18:58 +0000

This morning on the morning show, Monday June 4th, we opened the studio door to Charlene Shunick, the sister of Mickey Shunick, to discuss the on-going efforts to “Bring Mickey Home.” Mickey Shunick went missing over two weeks ago in Lafayette, and the efforts to find her are still underway. Since Mickey went missing, thousands [...]