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
UL Officials Issue Warning As Alligator Mating Season Begins
Cypress Lake on the UL Lafayette campus is home to several alligators. They're fascinating creatures. They're also potentially dangerous. It's wisest not to mess with them, especially now...
Win Your MOM A Family Getaway To Moody Gardens!
MOM! The most important three letter word you will ever speak. Sunday is her special day. 99.9 KTDY has a chance for you to treat your special lady to an exquisite Moody Gardens family getaway...
Superdome And Saints Working On A Long Term Deal
The New Orleans Saints' current Superdome lease expires in 2025. The team and stadium officials are working on an extension...
Tequila & Lime Can Burn You Bad!..Not like You Think…
Sunday is Cinco de Mayo. I'm pretty sure some margaritas will be consumed. That being said, be careful. If you'll be enjoying the most popular Cinco de May concoction, stay out of the sun. The oil of the lime makes skin very sensitive to light, and can cause a condition called photodermatitis, commonly referred to as "Margarita Dermatitis...
Steve Wiley’s ‘Vacation Breeze’
Summer's here! Not officially, of course. That being said, springtime in Louisiana is like summer in most of the US. Here's a refreshing beverages idea...
How To Cut Your Wait Time At Baggage Claim
When I travel by air, it's usually to visit friends & family more than a thousand miles away. That makes for a grueling itinerary. After spending an entire day in & out of planes, I just want to get out of my destination airport...
Steve Wiley: ‘I Have One Of America’s Worst Jobs!’
I've wanted to be a radio DJ since I was a kid
Erath Native Is Now A Male Saintsation
Dylon Hoffpauir tried out for the New Orleans Pelicans dance squad last year. The former LSU cheerleader didn't make the cut. Dylon was undaunted...
These Are Our Favorite…And Least Favorite Easter Candies
We celebrate the resurrection with folklore of a bunny delivering baskets of candy, and brightly dyed eggs. So, what are our favorites?...
Woman Claims To See Jesus In Photo Of Notre Dame Fire
The world is aghast at the catastrophic fire that engulfed the Iconic Notre Dame cathedral just days before Easter. A woman from Scotland claims she saw Jesus in a photo of the disastrous blaze...
KTDY Will Be Closed Good Friday
Happy Easter on behalf of CJ, Emily J, Jaycee, Chris Meaux, and myself (Steve Wiley)...
Mental Patient Accused In Fatal Attack Of Baton Rouge Nurse
An arrest warrant has been issued for 54 year old Jessie Guillory, of Lake Charles. He's accused of attacking a nurse who died several days later...
Former Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco In Hospice Care
Former Louisiana governor Kathleen Blanco is now under the care of Hospice. The Lafayette native has been battling ocular melanoma since 2011. WBRZ reports, the state legislature has released a statement that she is now under the care of hospice...
Your Old Smartphone Is More Useful Than You Think
So, you have an old smartphone lying around that's been deactivated. It can still be quite useful...
Woman Arrested For Beating Ex With Prosthetic Leg
A Marrero woman was arrested for assaulting her boyfriend with his prosthetic leg. WAFB reports, Michelle Jackson, and her boyfriend were drinking when he told her he wanted to break up and see someone else...
Is It Rude To Ask For A Wi-Fi Password When You Visit?
There'a an old saying, "Your house, your rules." That sounds reasonable, doesn't it? In Japan, guests are expected to remove their shoes before entering. That sounds like a good rule to me. I've been annoyed by dinner dates taking their phones out of their purse & placing it on the table immediately upon arrival. Th...
Beautiful Weather To Start The Work Week
After a chilly start, we'll see a beautiful day, even if it is Monday...and Tax Day!...
What Do You Do When A Traffic Light Isn’t Working?
The United States has the most violent weather on Earth. That's especially true in coastal regions like southern Louisiana. Power outages are a common occurrence. So are traffic signal malfunctions...
Tips For Reducing The Misery Of Springtime Allergies
Lots of folks love springtime because it brings a sense of renewal. There are, unfortunately, about 26 million Americans who suffer miserably with springtime allergies...
Former Saint Ben Watson Helping Rebuild St. Landry Parish Churches
As you're probably aware, three churches in St. Landry parish were recently destroyed by fire. 21 year old Holden Matthews has been arrested on charges stemming from the fires. Former Saints tight end Benjamin Watson has stepped in to help with the rebuilding process...