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
How To save On Your Air Conditioning Bill
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Two Zero Turn Mowers Stolen from Opelousas Park
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Mom Wants Birthday Party Guests To Pay $82.00 Each
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Inaugural Downtown Snowball Festival Is Saturday
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Does Religion Make You Live longer?
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Many people believe sex is something to be wary of after a heart attack. That's apparently not the case...
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LPSS Transportation Help Center Set To Open Friday
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Are you single & looking for love? Get a dog!...
Elton John Celebrates 29 Years Of Sobriety [Video]
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Cool Your Car Quickly During The ‘Dog Days’
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Did The Delivery driver Steal your food?
How many times has your order been wrong...or short?...