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
Is There A ‘Right’ Way To Use Gumbo File’?
It's gumbo season in Louisiana. Some people like file' in their gumbo. others don’t. I did a little bit of “crowdsourcing” on my Facebook page...
Louisiana Medicaid Under Fire
Bitter disputes often center around large amount of money. When it's a multi billion dollar government program, you can bet the split will be along party lines...
Why Do We Attend Super Bowl Parties?
I love football! Super Bowl parties, not so much. It seems to me that Super Bowl parties are about everything but the game...
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...
You Could Get The Flu…Twice!
A lot of people, myself included, have wondered why we got the flu this year despite getting the flu shot...
9-Year-Old With Spina Bifida Hangs With LSU Tigers [Video]
Colton Moore is a diehard LSU Tiger fan. The 9-year-old from Alabama has Spina Bifida...
Leaving A Voicemail Is Rude??
Millennials consider leaving a voicemail rude. I’m not sure I buy into that. My attitude is if it was important enough to call in the first place, leave a message and I’ll call you back...
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 ...
Lauren Daigle Visits Angola, Raises Funds For Inmates [Video]
Louisiana native Lauren Daigle has made several prison visits in the past year. The singer says they've deeply affected her. Lauren’s most recent visit was to Angola penitentiary...
Man Buys Bus To Drive Grandchildren To School [Video]
Doug Hayes has 10 grandchildren. Hayes decided he wants to drive them all to school every morning, so he bought a bus...
Woman Tries To Set Boyfriend On Fire For Not Drinking With Her
A 46-year-old woman faces charges of aggravated assault and criminal damage after she allegedly tried to set her boyfriend on fire...
Lego Creates Relief For Your Feet With ‘Anti-Lego’ Slippers!
Most of us know the pain of stepping on a Lego barefoot. Conventional house slippers don't provide adequate protection. Here is great news!...