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
How To Cut Your Wait Time At Baggage Claim
When I travel by air, it's usually to visit friends & family more than a thousand miles away. That makes for a grueling itinerary. After spending an entire day in & out of planes, I just want to get out of my destination airport...
Erath Native Is Now A Male Saintsation
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Former Saint Ben Watson Helping Rebuild St. Landry Parish Churches
As you're probably aware, three churches in St. Landry parish were recently destroyed by fire. 21 year old Holden Matthews has been arrested on charges stemming from the fires...
What Do You Do When A Traffic Light Isn’t Working?
The United States has the most violent weather on Earth. That's especially true in coastal regions like southern Louisiana. Power outages are a common occurrence. So are traffic signal malfunctions...
Tips For Reducing The Misery Of Springtime Allergies
Lots of folks love springtime because it brings a sense of renewal. There are, unfortunately, about 26 million Americans who suffer miserably with springtime allergies...
Louisiana Among Nation’s Worst Places For Women
Don't shoot me! I'm just the messenger. A recent survey indicates Louisiana is one of the nation's worst places to be a woman...
Downtown Alive! Spring 2019 Schedule [Video]
The tradition continues! The spring 2019 season of Downtown Alive! kicks off March 8th, with with the Giver, and special guest Michot's Melody Makers in Parc International. It's a great lineup this spring...
What Are Your Greatest Fears? Here Are America’s Top 10
Everyone has fears, some may seem irrational to people who don't share them. Many are commonplace. A recent study listed America's top 10 common fears. Three of mine are on the list. I'm telling which ones...
Like Your coffee Black? You May Be A Psychopath
We Americans LOVE our surveys! A recent study, conducted at the University of Innsbruck indicates people who prefer their coffee black are more likely to have psychopathic or sadistic tendencies than those who take cream and sugar...
Saints Vs Rams: 70 Seconds Of Saints NFC Championship [Video]
The Saints are headed to the third NFC game in franchise history, hosting for the second time.