I received my first record player when I was 2 years old and knew right then that music would be a big part of my life. My mom would turn on the radio every morning before she'd put on the coffee. Today, with all my blessings including 2 wonderful children and a successful morning show, I still wake up each morning to hear the music. Radio is the only job I ever wanted, never has anything else ever crossed my mind.
CJ
Elvis Presley—Helping to Change the Way Women Look in Acadiana
With the opening of Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis," nationwide this Friday, the King of Rock 'n' Roll is back in the building. Elvis mania is everywhere, even in the examining rooms of a prominent Lafayette plastic surgeon.
Texas Woman Spits on Man in Casket—Another Woman Twerks
How mad does one have to be to spit on a dead person at the funeral home? She said she wasn't mad...at him.
Pantone 448 C is Selected as the Ugliest Color in the World—Your Living Room is Not This Color is It?
Pantone 448 C was labeled the ugliest color in the world back in 2012 when Australia started putting it on plain tobacco and cigarette packaging. It was determined by market research to be the "least attractive" color in the world. In 2022, it's still voted the ugliest color in the world.
What’s in Imitation Crab and How It Gets Its Shape—Do You Really Wanna Know?
The reason imitation crab tastes so much as fish could be because of what's in it. The reason it's in the shape of a crab claw is not by accident. And as for the fake color...well...you can see where this is going.
Lafayette Intersections With the Longest Red Lights—Did Y’all Get This Right?
We took an online survey of motorists who drive throughout Lafayette regularly, we asked, "What Lafayette Intersection Has the Longest Red Light?" Full transparency, we're not sure y'all got it totally right.
Those Inspiring Messages CJ Talks About in the Morning—Listed
Most mornings I share the messages sent to me from my amazing BFF Marilyn. Several times a week, she'll send me notes to inspire me, make me think or just give me a good laugh. A ton of people have asked me to share them at 999ktdy.com and on social media.
Banking Drive-Thru: Do You Wait or Pick a Lane? Absolutely No One Knows
Each lane has one vehicle in it. Do you stand back and wait until one is available? Or do you pick a lane and pull behind one of the vehicles in line already?
The Egg on Egg Cajun Omelet is Sweeping Acadiana [PHOTOS]
The Egg on Egg Cajun Omelet will take any omelet you can dream up to a whole new level of taste, texture and flavor. And it's ridiculously easy to make.
Chipotle Now Accepting Cryptocurrency
It's happening, slowly but surely, more and more retailers across America are starting to accept crypto.
“HE” Washing Machines—You’re Using Too Much Detergent and Money
Most of us couldn't care less that our washing machine has the High Efficiency (he) symbol. More is better and that's what you've been taught all of your life. Your mom and her mom didn't have "he" on any of their stuff and the more soap they used, the cleaner the clothes. However, today's washing machines are nothing like those your mother or grandmother used.
Top 10 Band Tour Buses Lafayette Would Spend a Week On?—#1 Garth Brooks
Imagine if you can, your favorite band's tour bus pulls up in your driveway opens the door and a roadie gets out to grab your bags and YOU to get on the bus—for a week!
New 7,500 Sq. Ft. Retail Development Coming to New Iberia
Developers of Clearview City Center in Metairie announce a new development coming to New Iberia in late 2022.
Golf Cart Drivers in Crowley Are Causing Problems
Crowley Police Chief Jimmy Broussard has a message to non-licensed underage individuals who drive golf carts on the streets of his town...you and your parents will be ticketed.
Deadly “Heat Dome” Will Affect Southwest Louisiana
More than 25 million Americans will be under a heat alert this weekend as the Southwest portion of the United States braces for record high temperatures. This temperature will be rising in Southwest Louisiana as well.
“Callin’ Oates” Hotline STILL Works
Sometimes, you just gotta go old school.
Sometimes, you just gotta go old school.
Top 10 Things Southerners Notice First About Your House
Pictures, decor, smell, cleanliness, dirt, we look at everything (or judge everything).
Image From Texas Zoo Has Officials Baffled
An image caught by a Texas zoo's trail camera has zoo officials wondering if it's real and if so, what is it?
Can the Power of Prayer Change the Course of a Storm?—This Story Might Make You a Believer
I'm in the backyard sending him pictures, feeling the winds picking up...I started to pray. This is what I see on the radar.
Man Steals Owner of Crave’s Wallet—He Goes Live on Facebook
Mike Menard, owner of Crave Romance Boutique in Lafayette, took things into his own hands Friday, June 3 and went live on Facebook after being tipped off that a shopper had stolen something from the store.
Acadiana Picked Six Songs as the Worst Ever Recorded
The first survey of Acadiana to find the area's most hated songs ever recorded.