Shelley Kilburn has been in Radio & Television Broadcasting for 30 years. She joined 99.9 KTDY as a Part Time Radio Show Host June 20, 2006. She is known On Air as “Shelley Lynne Fillin’ In.” Shelley is the backup Host for the KTDY Full Time Air Staff. She covers for CJ, Debbie Ray, Steve Wiley and JayCee when they are out. In February 2007 Shelley was also hired as the Full Time Promotions Director for all 7 Radio Stations currently owned and operated by Townsquare Media of Lafayette. She currently maintains both jobs. Shelley Lynne made her Acadiana debut in Broadcasting in 2001 as Executive Producer of Good Morning Acadiana at KATC TV3. She produced the show for nearly three years. Shelley Lynne graduated from San Diego State University in 1981 with a B.A. in Speech Communication and a Minor in Journalism. She spent most of her TV & Radio broadcasting years as a Producer, Writer and Assignment Editor and Fill In Reporter in San Francisco at KGO TV ABC 7 News and at KGO Radio NewsTalk 810AM. She also worked as an Assignment Editor at KPIX CBS 5 in San Francisco and at KFMB Channel 8 (CBS) in San Diego while still at SDSU and briefly after graduation. Shelley Lynne is a proud nearly 3rd generation San Franciscan, born and raised in the Heart of the City by the Bay. She has lived in Acadiana for 15 years.
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Cell Phone Provider Survey Results
A recent survey of 58,000 ConsumerReports.org readers gives AT & T the lowest score when it comes to cell phone providers in the U.S. AT&T dropped significantly in overall satisfaction when compared to other providers surveyed.
Saints Champion Comes To Rhythms On The River
New Orleans Saints Super Bowl Champion Linebacker Scott Shanle will be at Rhythms on the River this Thursday May 19th for the season closer at River Ranch.
What Are You Wearing?
Got your costume for the KTDY Polyester Power Hour Party yet? You still have time to get it together. Our biggest bash of the year for self proclaimed Poly Po Ho's is tonight at Nitetown Downtown and there will be a limited amount of tickets for sale at the door.
Carnival Magic Ready For Sea!
Thinking about going on the CJ & Debbie Ray Sailaway 2012 onboard the Carnival Magic?
Carnival's newest ship conducted extensive trials in the Adriatic Sea before preparing for its maiden voyage from Europe.
The Ship was constructed at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy and it's designed to carry 3,690 passengers.
Chaz Bono Shares His Story
Chaz Bono got a new name and gender change last year and the 42-year-old is now openly discussing the lengthy process toward making his true identity a reality and sharing it with the world.
Chaz, formerly Chastity, the only child of Sonny & Cher, did not have much privacy, so Chaz chose to be upfront about his transition from female to male.
All Eyes on the Morganza Spillway
Opening the Morganza Spillway in Point Coupee Parish to protect our Mississippi River levees could mean we'll see floodwaters 5 to 25 feet deep in seven Acadiana Parishes. Some of the biggest floodwater concerns are near the St. Francisville area. Up to five feet of floodwaters are expected in Houma and Morgan City, according to the Army Corps of Engineers.
Kid Rock Comes To Jazz Fest!
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival "Jazz Fest" wraps up this week featuring Kid Rock Sunday May 8th and many other great artists leading up to closing day.
Jazz Fest attracts 400,000 visitors each year. If you've never been to this spectacular annual event it's well worth the excursion.
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Where Does Your Lost Luggage Go?
Where in the world does eternally lost luggage go? I’m asking myself this very question after returning home from a vacation a day later than planned due to cancelled flights and bumped attempts to fly standby. As for my suitcase… is it hanging out with the airline I originally intended to use for transportation or is it on the other airline that actually got me home? Will I ever see it again o
KTDY Celebrates Administrative Professionals Week
99.9 KTDY will honor 99 Office Professionals and their guests at the 15th Annual KTDY Secretary Appreciation Banquet tonight at the Petroleum Club of Lafayette.
The Easter Bunny Has Expensive Taste!
I was talking to a friend last night about how Easter has morphed into a Christmas-like holiday. When we were kids, we got an Easter basket and candy. That was it. Nowadays, kids get clothes, video games, money and more. The Easter Bunny hit a few pocket books hard this year...
Record Store Day
Today is Record Store Day, which traditionally falls on the third Saturday of April. The idea was conceived by Chris Brown in association with Eric Levin, Michael Kurtz, Carrie Colliton, Amy Dorfman, Don Van Cleave and Brian Poehner. It was officially founded in 2007.
Top Spring Break Student Destinations
It’s that special time of year. Spring Break is just around the corner. Where is your favorite place to go? It very well may be on this list of top spring break 2011 hot spots. Cancun remains the #1 hot spot for spring break student vacations. See if your favorite place in the sun or on the slopes made the list.
Cat Plays With Dolphins
I love this viral video of a tabby cat playing with dolphins. Saw it on Facebook over the weekend and had to share it.
Woman Wins Crawfish Eating Contest
NEW ORLEANS, April 10 -- Sonya Thomas, a Korean native livng in Washington, has won the crawfish eating competition at the French Quarter Festival in New Orleans, organizers of the event said.
Cellphone Numbers Go Public, Fact or Fiction?
Have you received emails from friends lately saying that cell phone numbers are going public soon and that you'll be spammed by unwanted sales calls? Actually, Snopes says this is NOT true.
America Still Reeling as Pia Gets the Axe on Idol
Around the water cooler this morning one of the biggest topics of the day is what happened on American Idol last night. Boos filled the American Idol studio and homes across America as favorite finalist Pia Toscano was voted off the show.
Email Security Breach
If you are a customer of Charter Communications or Capital One and provided your email address to these companies, you probably received an email letter from them today about a breach in customer security. It involves a security breach with Epsilon, their email service provider. No doubt other companies who use Epsilon will follow suit. I personally received these emails below this morning.
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KTDY Salutes Secretaries
Nomination selections begin today Live on 99.9 KTDY. Imagine this... Secretaries' Night Out! No Computer, No Phone, No Boss! Just Good Food, Good Friends and Good Fun!
If you’re an office professional and you need a break, KTDY and Lofton Staffing Services present the 15th annual Secretary Appreciation Banquet Monday April 25th at the Petroleum Club of Lafayette to Salute Administrative Profe
Makin’ Perfect Bacon
Who doesn't like the sound and smell of bacon sizzling for breakfast or in a good BLT? Chef Donald Link knows there's nothing quite like the perfect crispy, salty slice of bacon. He shares his secret recipe from www.delish.com and Steve Wiley from 99.9 KTDY has his own version of "The perfect piece of bacon."
Katie Couric Leaving CBS Evening News
According to a news report from the Associated Press, Katie Couric will be leaving her anchor post at the CBS Evening News after joining the program five years ago.