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
Week 6, Jaguars: 70 Seconds Of Saints [Video]
Of course, Teddy Bridgewater isn't Drew Brees! Drew's headed for the Hall of Fame. Teddy ain't bad. The dude can play!...
See The Construction Progress At Moncus Park [Video]
Here's a look at the first year's progress...
Stupid Thieves Steal Bag Of Snakes [Video]
Some people say we should embrace our fears. I’m doing exactly that by writing this post. Snakes totally creeped me out. When I was a kid, I couldn’t even look at a picture of one.
Thieves in California stole a man’s duffel bag, and obviously didn’t know what was inside...
Steve Wiley Remembers John Lennon On His 79th Birthday [Video]
Today would be John Lennon‘s 79th birthday, were he still with us. John was one of the most influential figures in music... ever.
Archie Manning: Grandson Could Be Better Than Peyton Or Eli [Video]
The manning family has placed three top-shelf quarterbacks in the NFL. Will there be a fourth?...
Lauren Daigle Makes Music Chart History…Again [Video]
Acadiana native Lauren Daigle is the hottest artist in the history of Christian music. Her album "Look Up Child" has made history. It's been number one on Billboard Magazine's Christian Albums chart for 56 weeks.
That's a new record, surpassing Switchfoot's "The Beautiful Letdown", which reigned at #1 for 38 weeks in 2004-05...
Want To Avoid An IRS Audit? Make A Lot Of Money
The IRS is a bunch of bullies...literally. IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig admitted to members of Congress, they target poor people for audits because they don't have the resources to fight back...
‘Shots For Tots” This Saturday
Our Lady of Lourdes Women's & Children's Hospital is holding a Shots for Tots event this Saturday, October 12th, from 9:00 to Noon...
Deleted Scene From ‘Almost Famous’ Featuring ‘Stairway To Heaven’ [Video]
I saw Heart at the Cajundome Saturday night. Their performance of "Stairway to Heaven" was compelling, to say the least. Sunday morning, my fiancee was reliving the concert with cellphone videos.
She found a great youtube video of a deleted scene from Cameron Crowe's "Almost Famous...
Rest In Peace, Ginger Baker [Video]
I'm a longtime Eric Clapton fan. The band that catapulted him to international stardom was Cream. The band was comprised of Clapton, bassist Jack Bruce, and Peter "Ginger" Baker on drums...
How Far Away Do You Have To Go To Relax?
When I take a vacation, I like to get out of the state, preferably out of the time zone. That's apparently what you need to do to truly relax on vacation. SWNS Digital reports workers don't feel like they're untethered from their job until they're at least 1,000 miles away...
Try Steve Wiley’s ‘Vegetable Soup’
When I was growing up, my parents kept telling me to eat my vegetables. When I got older, I decided to make an adult "vegetable soup."
Doctor Nativo + Rio Luminoso At Downtown Alive! [Video]
The Latin Music Festival kicks off with a special Downtown Alive! featuring Doctor Nativo + Rio Luminoso this Friday...
Week 5, Buccaneers: 70 Seconds Of Saints [Video]
.We're a quarter of the way through the season. The Saints are atop the NFC South at 3-1. The Bucs aren't far behind at 2-2. The Cowboys beat the Bucs & the Saints beat the Cowboys. What does that mean?...
Souled Out At Rhythms On The River
The fall 2019 season of Rhythms on the River is off to a great start! It continues this Thursday...
Things You Should Know Before Voting
The primary election is just a few days away. The offices of governor, lieutenant governor, and secretary of state are up for grabs. There are a lot of candidates and some very important issues.
Drainage, for instance, is at the forefront of many voters' minds. If you need help making an informed decision, we found a helpful guide...
If You Get The Secret Sound Wrong, Don’t Hang Up! here’s Why…
We've brought the Secret Sound back by popular demand. Folks LOVE playing this game! CJ & Jenn will play it at 7:20 am, Steve at 12:20, and Jaycee at 5:20.
Caller #9 gets to guess. If you're caller #9 and guess incorrectly, don't hang up!...
Louisiana Airports To Receive Federal Funding For Infrastructure upgrades
The FAA has announced 157 million dollars in grants to US airports for infrastructure upgrades. Four Louisiana airports are on the list...
Latin Music Festival Comes To Parc International [Video]
Festival International has teamed with the Latin Music Festival for this year's event. The Latin Music Festival is set for Saturday, October 5th, in Parc International.
Saints’ Demario Davis Fined For ‘Man Of God’ Headband
New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis has reportedly been fined for wearing a headband with "Man of God" printed on it...