99.9 KTDY » 4th of July

Good Friends + Good Grill + Good Recipe = Good Time!

Debbie Ray — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:52:11 +0000

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.

Were You Born On A Holiday? You're Not Alone!

JayCee — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:15:02 +0000

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. Cheap? Yes. Tacky? Yes.) Anyway, if [...]

Veterans Parade Float Struck By Train In Texas

JayCee — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:11:20 +0000

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. Eyewitnesses say that the train did sound its horn, but that the 18-wheeler flatbed “float” was stuck behind another vehicle and [...]

I'm Going To Toledo Bend; Any Suggestions?

JayCee — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 20:00:28 +0000

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. We will have a ‘party barge’ to use, and we have a place to stay; [...]

Fundraiser On For Purple Heart Bricks

JayCee — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:00:43 +0000

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. The local chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart is having a fundraiser to complete the [...]

4th of July 2012 in Lafayette and Acadiana

Debbie Ray — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:36:48 +0000

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. Erath4.com 66th Annual Erath 4th of July Celebration 6/23- 7/4/12 in Erath, LA The Queens [...]

DUI Checkpoint In Vermilion Parish

Steve Wiley — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 22:44:18 +0000

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.

No Changes in Garbage Collection for 4th of July

Debbie Ray — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:19:28 +0000

Garbage and recycling collection will happen on the Fourth of July in Lafayette Parish. All customers served by Allied Waste and the Recycling Foundation in Lafayette Parish will receive garbage and recycling service on their regularly scheduled collection day the entire week of the Fourth of July holiday. The Lafayette Consolidated Government compost facility at [...]

Fireworks Shopping This Weekend?

Debbie Ray — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:08:31 +0000

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. They go by names such as M80, Quarter [...]

Summer Gas Prices Reasonable?

JayCee — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:50:52 +0000

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!

Louisiana's Leroux And The Boogie Kings At Paragon July 3rd

Steve Wiley — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:13:02 +0000

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. Leroux made their mark with hits such as “Take a Ride On a Riverboat”, “New Orleans Ladies” and hit the national charts with “Nobody Said It Was Easy.” The Boogie Kings [...]

Red, White And Boom July 4th!

Steve Wiley — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:08:59 +0000

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."

July 4th Fireworks Display in Lafayette – Red, White and BOOM!

99.9 KTDY — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:42:32 +0000

Looking for fun for the entire family this July 4th? The Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and Conservatory of Music have teamed up with the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission and more to bring you Red, White & BOOM! at Parc International, Parc Sans Souci and Parc Putnam in Downtown Lafayette

Jeep Is Back In The Military World!

JayCee — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:39:58 +0000

It has been said, and printed, that it was the JEEP that won WWII. We know that it was a combination of things that actually won the war, and that if any one of those things were missing, we might not have won the war. But, nonetheless, the JEEP played an integral part in victory.

Memorial Day: Not What It Used To Be

JayCee — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:59:40 +0000

Memorial Day in America has changed through the years. As I sit here this morning (Monday, May 28, 2012, 7:12am), I think about how and why Memorial Day has changed through the years. It seems to me that, at the ceremonies I have emceed over the past 10 years or so, the majority of people [...]

Wear Your Sunscreen, But Make Sure It's Fresh!

JayCee — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:23:31 +0000

A quick search of the web for "sun skin cancer" leads right to the Web MD site, which explains how the sun damages your skin and how it causes cancer.

The Mayo Clinic recommends to not use sunscreen that is past it's expiration date or older than 3 years.

Summer Beach: Which Is Your Favorite?

JayCee — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:03:24 +0000

When we were kids, mom and dad would load us up into the van every summer and we would head to Rutherford Beach. For a whole week!! We had a pop-up camper, and (with 8 kids in the family), some of us would sleep in the camper, some would sleep in the van. We would [...]

Survey : Top 10 Ice Cream Flavors

Debbie Ray — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:53:14 +0000

The latest ice cream survey puts chocolate at the top of the list as Americans favorite flavor ice cream. Nearly 30% stated in a recent Harris Poll that chocolate is their first choice, followed closely by vanilla at 26%. Cookie Dough/Cookies & Cream tied for 3rd place, with Butter Pecan/Swiss Almond tied for 5th. Rounding [...]

Wide Angle Camera Mounted On 4th Of July Fireworks

CJ — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:00:48 +0000

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see the world from the tip of a firework? This past 4th of July, Jeremiah Warren from Dallas, Tx. mounted a wide angle camera to a few of his favorite fireworks. This video shows everthing from the lighting of the fireworks to the moment they [...]

Charlie Sheen Says The Lead Role In 'Born On The 4th Of July' Was His

Steve Wiley — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:28:30 +0000

Tom Cruise received his first Best Actor Oscar nomination for his role as paralyzed Vietnam Vet Ron Kovic. “Born On The Fourth Of July” also netted Oliver Stone his second Oscar for best director. Charlie Sheen claims Stone originally offered the part to him. Sheen told The Hollywood reporter, “He said Al Pacino wanted to do [...]