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
‘Cajun Rat’ Doesn’t See Shadow, Predicts Long Spring, Short Summer
Today’s Groundhog Day, in case you weren’t aware. Punxsutawney Phil reportedly didn’t see his shadow this morning. That supposedly means there will be an early spring. We do things a little differently here in south Louisiana.
We have our own everything…
We have our own everything…
What Are Acadiana’s Favorite Wedding Spots?
OK, it’s only January, but spring will be here before you know it. The spring season in Acadiana brings lots of weddings. I took an informal poll on Facebook, posing the question “What’s The best place for a wedding?”...
It’s Going To Be A Rainy Sunday
It's the weekend. That means rain, right?...
Free CPR Training At Blackham Coliseum
Lafayette General Medical Center, and Cardiovascular Institute of the South will hold free CPR training at Blackham Coliseum...
Middle Schoolers Restore Woman’s Faith In Human Nature
A waitress in Milford, Michigan got a surprise from a group of young boys. Nicole Marie works at the Red Dog Saloon when a group of 7 6th graders recently seated themselves and one of her tables...
It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time And There’s A New Flavor!
Everybody loves Girl Scout cookies! we all look forward to the annual sale. The 2020 Girl Scout cookie season kicked off Tuesday, January 7. Here’s big news. There’s a brand new flavor!...
Get To Know The Saints’ Taysom Hill [Video]
Taysom Hill is arguably one of the most versatile players in NFL history. He’s been called “Swiss Army knife “ with good reason...
Is Your Bedroom Too Hot?
It seems to me some people overdo it with heat in the winter months. Keeping your bedroom too hot will dry out your skin, and sinuses. You'll actually sleep better in a cool room here are some tips ...
Radio Legend Don Imus Passes Away At 79
Don Imus was an icon. He spent nearly 50 years on the radio. Everyone in my line of work knows his name. He won for Marconi awards and was inducted into the National Association of broadcasters Hall of Fame in 1996...
McDonald’s Crew Rescues Endangered Woman
A quick thinking McDonald’s crew saved a woman from a potentially disastrous situation. The woman walked into a Lodi, California McDonald’s on Christmas Eve, and indicated she was in distress...