April 3, 2013 When the weather's nice in South Louisiana, there's nothing like sitting outside with something good on the grill, an ice chest full of cold drinks, and a bunch of good friends.
January 2, 2013 I know several people who were born on or near Christmas, and, as joyous an occasion it is, some of my friends get really upset when I give them their present and say "Merry Birthday!".
(Yes, I am that guy that loves to kill two birds with one stone
November 16, 2012 4 Dead, 17 Hurt
According to the Huffington Post, a parade of wounded veterans was en route to a banquet honoring the veterans' service when it was struck by a train at a crossing.
August 10, 2012 Shannon's family has some property at Toledo Bend Lake, and we are headed there this weekend. I have only been to Toledo Bend once before (no thanks to my cousin, Neil Carret!), so I don't know much about the area.
August 7, 2012 On today's date, August 7, 1782, Gen. George Washington created the Order of the Purple Heart, a decoration to recognize merit in enlisted men and non-commissioned officers wounded or killed while serving with the U. S. Military.
July 3, 2012 The 4th of July brings a lot of heat with it, but it also brings lots of great music, family fun and fireworks. Here are our Top Picks for a fun July 4th celebration in Lafayette and Acadiana.
July 2, 2012 This Tuesday, July 3 Louisiana State Police, and the Abbeville Police Department, will set up a DUI Checkpoint in Vermilion Parish from 10:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. Troopers will be looking for impaired drivers, aggressive drivers and unrestrained occupants.
Troopers have a zero tolerance policy for impaired persons operating a motor vehicle. Impairment doesn't mean only that caused by alcohol.
June 29, 2012 Garbage and recycling collection will happen on the Fourth of July in Lafayette Parish.
June 29, 2012 Be sure you buy your 4th of July fireworks at the stands that have been inspected and permitted. Illegal fireworks include anything that is not approved by the consumer product safety commission is considered illegal explosives and they are often unpackaged and/or wrapped with plain brown paper.
June 22, 2012 As I was driving home last night from The Wild Salmon (good food and good music!!), I saw this sign at the Cracker Barrel on the Youngsville Highway:
The The Atlanta Journal-Constitution this morning is reporting that gas prices may be at or below $3 per gallon by fall!
June 20, 2012 Louisiana’s LeRoux, and The Boogie Kings kick of Fourth of July festivities at Paragon Casino Resort on Tuesday, July 3 in the Mari Showroom.
June 19, 2012 Have you made your 4th Of July plans? I did this afternoon. While I was on the air, I spotted Chubby Carrier in the lobby. He stopped by to do a voice-over for "Red, White And Boom."
