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
You Should Sleep On Your Left Side
There are several reasons why it's healthier to sleep on your left side than your right. Why?...
These ‘Status Symbols’ Are No Longer Cool
Don't try to impress your friends with a monster TV, or a hot tub, That's trying way too hard...
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
Dylon Hoffpauir tried out for the New Orleans Pelicans dance squad last year. The former LSU cheerleader didn't make the cut. Dylon was undaunted...
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...