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
Opelousas Man Charged With Treason, Attempted Murder
A St. Landry Parrish man faces multiple charges, in connection with two separate shooting incidents...
3 Of 5 Americans Have Been Scammed Online. Look For Red Flags
It’s reported 63% of Americans have fallen for at least one online scam. Here are five red flags you should recognize...
Helicopter, Two Aboard Missing In Gulf
A panther marine helicopter with two aboard is missing in the golf of Mexico. The chopper it was traveling between oil rigs when contact was lost Saturday morning...
Louisiana Man Creates ‘Cajun Reingator’ Christmas Display
A Louisiana native has created a uniquely Louisiana Christmas display. Sculpture artist Lee Romaire wanted to do something special for the folks in his home town of Morgan city...
Week 14, 49’ers: 70 Seconds Of Saints [Video]
Sunday's matchup with the 49'ers could be a preview of the NFC championship game. The teams have identical 10-2 records. The 'Niners are coming off a tough loss at Baltimore...
‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Airs Tomorrow [Video]
"Peanuts" has been popular since I was a small boy. "A Charlie Brown Christmas" still warms my surgically repaired heart. Would you believe network executives didn't like it??...
Acadiana Woman Faces Attempted Murder Charge
An Acadiana woman has been booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center
on charges of attempted second-degree murder...
Tips For Getting Extra Holiday Cash
Christmas shopping can be pretty costly, especially with a large family. A recent survey by Onepoll indicates nearly half (46%) of American parents will forgo buying one another a Christmas gift in order to concentrate on the kids...
A Few Of Steve Wiley’s Favorite Christmas Songs [Videos]
I've been passionate about music since early childhood. It's often called the universal language. We can communicate anything through music. Here are a few of my favorite Christmas songs, in no particular order...
2nd Annual ‘It’s A Christmas Extravaganza’ For Special Needs Individuals Is Sunday
The second annual “It’s a Christmas Extravaganza” Is this Sunday (Dec 8) at Comeaux Recreation Center.
Baton Rouge Among America’s Most Dangerous Cities
Some places are a lot safer than others. A recent survey indicates Baton Rouge, Louisiana is among the most dangerous cities in the U.S.
Do You Think ‘Wegifting’ Is Smart, Or Cheesy?
The Christmas shopping season is officially underway. Will you be “wegifting” this Christmas season? A recent poll indicates 74% of Americans have done this...
‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ Airs Tonight [Video]
Join the Peanuts gang for a Thanksgiving celebration tonight...
Listen To ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ On Your Phone
Want to keep the kids amused on the way to Grandma's?...
Steve’s Trans Siberian Orchestra Interview [Audio]
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is coming to the Smoothie king Center in New Orleans on December 18th. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing them live a couple of times. It’s a spectacular experience, Beyond description!...
GM Recalls More Than 600,000 Trucks Due To Fire Hazard
General Motors is recalling about 640,000 pickup trucks. The recall is due to a risk of fire, only in carpeted vehicles...
Saints’ Alvin Kamara Gives Away 800 Thanksgiving Turkeys
New Orleans saints running back Alvin Kamara is having an impact not only on the football field, but in the community, as well...
Week 13, Dirty Birds: 70 Seconds Of Saints [Video]
The Dirty Birds humiliated the Black & Gold in the 'Dome. They say revenge is a dish best-served cold...
JFK Assassination Still Shrouded In Mystery
President John F Kennedy was assassinated 56 years ago today. Did Lee Harvey Oswald on his own? The Warren Commission concluded he did. I don't buy it...
800 Drones Form Image Of ‘Ghost Plane’ [Watch]
The closing ceremony of the Nanchang Flight Convention featured something spectacular. A formation of 800 precision drones formed images of various aircraft, and flew over a nearby lake, creating a stunning visual effect...