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
Baltimore To stop Prosecuting Marijuana Possession Cases
The city of Baltimore, Maryland will no longer prosecute simple cases of marijuana possession. State's attorney Marilyn Mosby says it has no public safety value...
Steve Wiley Remembers James Ingram [Videos]
James passed away Tuesday, January 29th, at 66. Few details have been released...
What Are Your Greatest Fears? Here Are America’s Top 10
Everyone has fears, some may seem irrational to people who don't share them. Many are commonplace. A recent study listed America's top 10 common fears. Three of mine are on the list. I'm telling which ones...
Man Arrested For Stealing Hunting Dogs
A Rapides Parish man has been arrested on charges of felony theft. He allegedly stole 2 hunting dogs in December...
Like ‘High Octane’ Coffee? These Are Acadiana’s Strongest
In this age of energy drinks & power shots, it seems like some folks are looking for rocket fuel to propel them through their day. If you're looking for a serious jump start, here's a list of coffees that give you the best "bang for your buck." F...
Steve Wiley Remembers His Dad On His Birthday
Today, January 25th, is my late father's birthday. A lot of people in my profession use aliases. My legal name is Steven Harold Wiley, after my father, and his father...
Shocking End! 70 Seconds Of Saints [Video]
The 2018 Saints were the best edition of the black & gold I've ever seen. Going into the third NFC championship game in franchise history, most of us anticipated a second Super Bowl appearance...
Woman faces Negligent Homicide Charges In Death Of 8 Month Old Infant
A Sulphur woman has been charged with negligent homicide in the death of a child while under her care...
Lafayette Man Arrested On Child Porn charge
A local man was arrested Monday after pornographic images were found on his phone that are allegedly of juveniles...
Gold Medal Flour Recall
If you like to bake, check your pantry. General Mills has issued a recall on some varieties of Gold Medal Flour...
Like Your coffee Black? You May Be A Psychopath
We Americans LOVE our surveys! A recent study, conducted at the University of Innsbruck indicates people who prefer their coffee black are more likely to have psychopathic or sadistic tendencies than those who take cream and sugar...
A Louisiana 11-Year-Old Is Attending Southern University
An 11 year old college student?? This is like something out of "The Big Bang Theory." Unlike Sheldon Cooper, Baton Rouge's 11 year old Elijah Precciely is no fictional character...
Man Proposes In Court After Girlfriend Stabs Him 13 Times
Every couple has occasional spats, but this is ridiculous!...
Saints Vs Rams: 70 Seconds Of Saints NFC Championship [Video]
The Saints are headed to the third NFC game in franchise history, hosting for the second time. They've beaten the Super Bowl champs twice. Will they down the Rams & advance to Super Bowl LIII?...
How Much Are A Stay At Home Mom’s Services Worth?
"She Doesn't work. She's a stay at home Mom." If your only definition of work is having a job that pays a salary, or hourly wage, you may want to reevaluate...
Former Lions Cornerback Tony Beckham Catches Peeping Tom
Geoffrey Cassidy picked the wrong bedroom window to peer into. Cassidy was peering into the bedroom of a Florida teenager and "pleasuring himself" when the girl's father caught him...
Cold Weather Tips From Northern Transplant Steve Wiley
We're expecting freezing temperatures in Acadiana this weekend. If you're not prepared, that can be big trouble...
Gymnast Katelyn Ohashi’s Michael Jackson Routine Is A ‘Perfect 10’! [Video]
UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi blew the judges away at the 2019 Under Armor Collegiate Challenge...
You’re probably Wasting Time doing These Five things
The most common complaint among American adults is "there just aren't enough hours in a day!" ...
Soldier Saves Crash Victim with Saints sweatshirt & Ballpoint Pen
This is like something out of McGyver. U.S. Army Sgt. Trey Troney was on leave from Fort Bliss, and making his way home to Raleigh, Mississippi. He came upon a crash scene...