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
Another Ford Truck Recall
Ford is recalling 1.5 million pickups because of a transmission issue. The vehicles can suddenly downshift to low gear without warning...
Man Steals Booze, Keeps Detailed Records, Gets Busted
Here's another one from the "stupid criminals" department. A man in Ballwin, Missouri was stealing alcohol from local stores, and kept a detailed journal of his activities...
What Do Men / Women REALLY Want For Valentine’s Day?
If you're a regular listener of 99.9 KTDY, statistics indicate a 75% probability that you're female. Do you know what that special man in your life wants for Valentines Day?...
Lauren Daigle, Louisiana Artists Shine At Grammys [Video]
Louisiana is an incredible hotbed of musical talent. The 61st Grammy awards reinforced the truth of that. KLFY carried part of the event live. Lafayette native Lauren Daigle was nominated for 2 awards, Best Contemporary Christian Music Album, and Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song...
Downtown Alive! Spring 2019 Schedule [Video]
The tradition continues! The spring 2019 season of Downtown Alive! kicks off March 8th, with with the Giver, and special guest Michot's Melody Makers in Parc International. It's a great lineup this spring...
Donate To St. Jude With The 99.9 KTDY App!
The KTDY app is a great resource! You can stay on top of the latest news, traffic, and weather alerts. You can win private contests, and listen to us anywhere in the world. Now you can use it to become a St. Jude partner in hope! It'...
2019 Ford Truck Recall
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for one of its newest models. This isn't the first time issues of this nature have surfaced with Ford vehicles...
Michael Buble’ Presale! [Video]
Michael Buble' is coming to Louisiana! He brings his timeless sound to the Smoothie King Center July 17th. Tickets go on sale to the general public Monday, February 11th. You can get in on a special presale opportunity...
Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler Opens ‘Janie’s House’ Women’s Shelter [Video]
Steven Tyler is best known for fronting one of rock's most enduring bands, Aerosmith. He recently opened "Janie's House'' just outside Memphis...
Kansas City builds Free Village For Homeless Veterans
Thousands of people who've returned from war didn't come back whole. The Department of Housing & Urban Development estimates 40,000 American veterans are homeless. Something is being done about it in Kansas City...
Five Things You Should Know About Lafayette Traffic
There's an old saying that the streets in Lafayette were laid out by a blind man riding a drunk mule. It sometimes seems there's no rhyme nor reason to the city's layout. Keep in mind, it was a tiny little town before the oil boom of the 1970's...
Woman Buys Winning Lottery Ticket With Stolen Credit Card
A 33 year old woman stole a credit card and used it to make several purchases, including a $50,000 winning lottery ticket...
Wanna Drive The Weinermobile? Oscar Mayer Is taking Applications! [Video]
I remember the Oscar Mayer hot dog commercials from when I was a kid. "The dogs kids love to bite!" The Weinermobile has been traveling all over the country since 1936. How would you like to drive it?...
Hometown Girl Makes Good! Lauren Daigle [Video]
South Louisiana is a place where music "grows up from the ground." Lafayette native Lauren Daigle is the latest example...
Help Laurel Fight Cancer! Buy A T-Shirt
Laurel Longmire is a wife and mother. She's in the fight of her life. Laurel has cancer...
Steve Wiley Not Boycotting Super Bowl, But Not Watching [Video]
It's Super Bowl Sunday. Who Dat Nation is, understandably, still up in arms. My attitude, at this point, is one of resignation...
‘Geezers’ Set Up Free Advice Booth At Farmers Market
A group of retirees had a long standing custom of meeting at a local deli for coffee every Saturday. They'd sip their Joe & swap stories. After some time, they'd pretty much heard each other's best stuff...
You’re Wasting Almost $4,000.00 a Year!
The average American commits over 90 financial "fails" a year, wasting more than $300 a month...
How To Care For Freeze Damaged Plants [Video]
Many folks in south Louisiana invest thousands of dollars in home landscaping. Freezing temperatures can badly damage tropical plants that are popular here. If you have freeze damage, don't despair...
Night Owl? Morning Person? Who’s Happier?
Are you a night owl, or a morning person? Research indicates one type of person is happier than the other...