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
Louisiana Oyster Beds Reopened
Louisiana oyster growing areas were closed earlier this week because of the threat of runoff from Hurricane Harvey contaminating the waters...
Ted Nugent Shot Down By Rock’n Roll Hall Of Famer David Crosby
Ted Nugent, and David Crosby have each been in the music business for about 50 years. Nugent complained, in an interview his conservative politics are the only reason he isn't in the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame...
Want Good Service In A Bar? Be A Good Customer
If you want great service in a bar, you should be a good customer. That doesn't mean you need to go there often. It means you should do a few things that get the bartender's (positive) attention...
Watch Morten Andersen’s Hall Of Fame Speech [Video]
Morten Andersen played 25 seasons in the NFL. He made 565 field goals, 40 of them from beyond 50 yards. He scored 2,544 points...
Teacher Panhandles To Raise Money For School Supplies
I'm biting down on my lower lip as I Write this. Being the son of two retired educators, it chaps my @$$ that thing have come to this...
Gulf ‘Dead Zone’ Threatens Acadiana Shrimpers
A growing "dead zone" is raising questions about the future of Louisiana's shrimping industry...
Would You Risk Your Relationship On A Crocs Comeback?
A few years ago, Crocs were wildly popular. It seemed like "everybody" was wearing those flimsily made chunks of foam rubber. In recent, years, they've come to be regarded as gauche...
All American 4th Of July Breakfast!
What's more American than pancakes & sausage for breakfast?...
What’s That Tiny Pocket In Your Jeans For?
Virtually everyone has had at least one pair of jeans in their lifetime. They're everyday wear for many of us. Have you ever wondered about that little pocket inside the right front pocket? What the heck is it for?..
Cellphone Video At Concerts: Right, Or Wrong?
Most concert tickets have the phrase "No video recording" printed prominently on the front. In recent years, that's become virtually unenforceable...
If You Don’t Have A Black Skillet, You Should Get One!
Late night TV and a credit card can be a dangerous mix. Before you know it, you've a whole bunch of gadgets you don't need, and a big, fat bill.
Not So Fast! Those Redflex Cameras Are Still Operating
The city of Lafayette's contract with Redflex expired on Sunday, June 4th. The cameras however, are still operating...
Louisiana Student Drivers To Learn Traffic Stop Etiquette
Driver training in Louisiana will soon include instruction on how to behave during a traffic stop.
Maybe You Shouldn’t Wear Flip-Flops This Summer [Video]
When I was a kid, my standard footwear was flip-flops. That may not have been the best idea...
United Airlines Strikes Again, Ruins Senior Class Trip
United Airlines has done it again. This time, they ruined a dream trip for a group of rural high school seniors...
Lance Moore Signs With The Saints
Lance Moore spent 9 seasons with the New Orleans Saints organization, and compiled some pretty impressive stats. Moore spent the past 2 seasons with Pittsburgh, then Detroit. He's signed with the Black and Gold.
Here’s A Quick Way To Cool Your Car!
Summer weather has come to South Louisiana. Afternoon highs in the 90's can easily raise the temperature inside your car well above the 100 degree mark, and make you miserable...
Fox Sports: Superdome ‘Like Playing In A Basement’
We know the national media has little respect for our beloved New Orleans Saints. I often see people complaining the league, and national media "hate" them. I disagree. They regard the Black and Gold as 'irrelevant." Fox Sports apparently doesn't like our stadium...
Don’t Pee In The Pool! It’s Even Worse Than You Think
Some people seem to think it's okay to pee in a pool because the chlorine will kill the bacteria. That's true, but there's another problem...
Why Does The American Flag Look ‘Backward’ On A Military Uniform?
When we see the American flag pictured, the blue field containing 50 stars, is usually on the left. When we see it on a soldier's right shoulder, the image is reversed. Why?...