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
Flu Widespread In Louisiana
The flu has hit Louisiana hard this season. The CDC reports, the Bayou state is among 30 with widespread flu outbreaks...
Air Force Band ‘Flash Mob’ At Smithsonian [Video]
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Another Great Budweiser Commercial [Video]
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Saints’ Alvin Kamara Gives Away 800 Thanksgiving Turkeys
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GM Recalls More Than 600,000 Trucks Due To Fire Hazard
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800 Drones Form Image Of ‘Ghost Plane’ [Watch]
The closing ceremony of the Nanchang Flight Convention featured something spectacular. A formation of 800 precision drones formed images of various aircraft, and flew over a nearby lake, creating a stunning visual effect...
Beware The Kohl’s Coupon Scam
There's a post circulating social media saying Kohl's is offering a free $100 coupon to celebrate their 57th anniversary. It's a scam...
Millennials Prefer ‘Friendsgiving’ To Thanksgiving
Many of us have hosted at least one Thanksgiving celebration. Many have come to regret it. Most millennials don’t care to even attend, let alone host.
Just In time For The Holidays, You Can Buy A 99 Pack Of Beer!
I’m sure you remember the old song, “100 Bottles of Beer on the Wall. “ I have good news and bad news. The good news is you can now buy a 99 pack.