Debbie Ray

I'm a lifelong Louisiana resident who grew up in New Orleans and moved to Lafayette to go to college. I lived in the now demolished women's dorms where I made some wonderful lifelong friends. While studying for a degree in Broadcasting at UL (then USL,) working at the campus radio and television stations and weekends in commercial radio, I fell in love with Acadiana and decided to stay put after graduation. The fact that I met a local boy and fell in love didn't hurt, either! I've been on the radio in Acadiana since 1977 and married to that local boy since 1981. We have two tiny dogs who make us laugh every day.

Five Can’t Miss Christmas Celebrations In Acadiana

These five Christmas celebrations are sure to put you and yours in the holiday spirit!

Miles Perret Giving Tree Helps Families Dealing with Cancer at Christmas

The Miles Perret Cancer Services Giving Tree Program is an annual holiday gift giving program to help and comfort to families dealing with cancer during the holidays.

Nationwide Recall on Birth Control Pills

The dispenser pack is the problem. But taking them incorrectly can cause bleeding or unintended pregnancy.

Cake Mix Recall : Check Your Pantry

The Food and Drug Administration has announced that Conagra Brands is recalling cake mixes due to possible salmonella contamination.

Despite Recall, Popular Cereal Sickens People in 36 States

Federal health officials say that the total number of illnesses is now at 130 cases. The individuals affected live in 36 different states

Pepperidge Farm Snack Crackers Recall – Possible Salmonella

Pepperidge Farms discovered some of seasoning powder used could be tainted.

Snack Cracker Recall Issued for Entire U.S. Due to Salmonella Concerns

The company announced the voluntary recall on Saturday, for the U.S., including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Hilarious Parody Song About Lafayette Road Construction by Nick Lick and the Hickies

Originally recorded back in the early '90s when Kaliste Saloom Road was being improved, it still rings true today when you change the name of the street to Verot School Rd.!

Cereal Being Recalled After 24 Hospitalized with Salmonella

Twenty-four people have been hospitalized, but there have been no deaths reported. Customers are being told not to eat any of the cereal.

Portraits Found in Trash – Do You Recognize These People?

Wouldn't it be amazing if we could help reunite these historic pictures with their descendants?

Salmonella Tainted Fruit Being Recalled in U.S.

The fruit comes from a Caito Foods facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, and sold at Walmart, Costco, Whole Foods, Kroger and a few other stores.

UFO at Cajun Field in Lafayette, LA [VIDEO]

What in the world is that thing? Or is it "out of this world?"

Birth Control Pill Recall

Taking the pills in the wrong order can result in unintended pregnancy.

Heartbreaking Dramatic Time Lapse of Lafayette Home Flooding in 2016 [VIDEO]

The heartbreaking time lapse shows the water seeping through the walls and slowly but surely creeping up the legs of the table, the sofas and chairs.

What Color is This Dress? Again!

When I first saw it, I wondered when little girls started wearing purple dresses for special occasions

Freezer Alert! Frozen Dinner Recall

They're saying that it's likely that many consumers have these dinners in their freezer right now.

Clever Lafayette Student Pens Science Rap

Mrs. Wilson’s class at St. Genevieve School in Lafayette, LA are studying sound waves and how they are affected by different things in the environment in their Science class.

689 Swampers are the Hilarious Cajun Answer to the 610 Stompers

They wear mullets, white shrimp boots, cutoffs, and baseball caps. Their moves are also extraordinary. We LOVE their Carnival spirit and can't to see what they do next! #onlyinlouisiana #onlyatmardigras

Bead Blocker Promises to Protect Your Face at Mardi Gras Parades

If you've ever felt the sting of Mardi Gras beads in the face, you 're going to love this invention!

Photos of I-10 from Lafayette to Baton Rouge

I-10 is closed. Such a strange sight!