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Weather Lady Goes Crazy When Camera Falls During Live Newscast [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:38:48 +0000

The temperatures weren't the only things that were falling during this live TV weather broadcast.

Lafayette Weather – Flooding Rains Possible

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:30:09 +0000

Winter in Louisiana is not a snow white wonderland. It is more like a squishy brown mess of dead grass, leaves and mud. It looks like we'll be getting more of the mud over the next few days as another storm system is expected to dump from 3-6 inches of rainfall on the area between midday Tuesday and early Thursday morning.

Former KATC Anchor Bill Leger Dies at 48

Ian Auzenne — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:03:38 +0000

Bill Leger, who in the late 1980s and early 1990 anchored and reported for KATC TV-3, died last night in a car crash on LA 93 north of Scott. He was 48. According to KFDM-TV–the Beaumont station Leger worked at for the last 18 years–Leger’s car flipped after he overcorrected in a curve. An oncoming [...]

Elf On The Shelf – He Is A Popular Fellow This Time Of Year

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:38:57 +0000

The Elf's job is to report daily to Santa at the north pole regarding the naughtiness or niceness of the people in the home he is sent to observe.

CMA Face-Off Winner Announced

Jude Walker — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:05:41 +0000

For the last week we’ve been featuring a contest on our website called CMA Face-Off where we morphed two country stars’ faces together and you had to guess the two celebs. Disturbing, yes. Funny, also yes. A big thanks to our television partners at KATC TV-3 along with the all-new Courtesy Chevrolet Cadillac in New [...]

Has America Stopped Dreaming?

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 11:16:11 +0000

He will never see a Space Shuttle fly again. The way the government is going he might not ever feel the excitement generated by a spacecraft at lift off. I wonder what his dreams are or if he even knows how to do it?

The Latest Update From Dave Baker

Jude Walker — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:25:01 +0000

From KATC’s Storm Team 3 Weather Lab, Dave Baker stopped by this morning to give us the latest on Tropical Storm Isaac. Dave tells us that the path should take Isaac up the mouth of the Mississippi River through New Orleans around midnight. Locally, Dave tells us we can expect tropical storm strength winds and [...]

Mickey Shunick Case- The Latest Update

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 30 May 2012 09:58:35 +0000

(Updated Information) Questions about Mickey Shunick's bike continue to linger even after a media briefing yesterday.

Truck Of Interest In Mickey Shunick Case May Be Involved In Another Incident

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 26 May 2012 13:46:00 +0000

At least one Lafayette resident believes this is the same truck that she encountered about two months ago. The man driving the truck offered her a ride and allegedly offered money in exchange for sex.

Heavy Rain, Flash Floods Possible In Lafayette Weather Forecast

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:49:29 +0000

Could there be more flooding rains in our immediate future? The National Weather Service has posted Flash Flood Watches for most of the 97.3 The Dawg listening area until at least Saturday.

Stormy Start To Lafayette Area Work Week

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:31:22 +0000

Rain chances will be increasing especially after midnight tonight and will continue until at least Tuesday morning. Right now the greatest threat of severe weather appears to be to the north of our area. We could still experience very strong thunderstorms, high winds and perhaps even more flooding rains.

Severe Weather For Lafayette Area Again

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:48:07 +0000

If you live in Acadiana you have probably already been shaken from your slumber by a crash of thunder or the flash of lightning through the window.

Paque Eggs – 97.3 The Dawg vs KATC [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:02:04 +0000

As you can see the competition was fast and furious and Tracy's hair has changed considerably. Unless you watch the opening credits to Good Morning Acadiana where her hair always looks like this.

The Chew Steals 'Pie Day Friday' [Visual Proof]

Jude Walker — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:33:15 +0000

“Mr. Bruce & the Kennel Club super-duper-high-falutin’ attorney, paging Mr. Bruce & the Kennel Club super-duper-high-falutin’ attorney.” Yesterday, I was at the gym and the TV there is always on KATC TV-3. A “cooking” show called The Chew is usually on at the time I am there. It was on yesterday. Even Emeril Lagasse was [...]

Tracy Wirtz Would Like A Word With You

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:15:26 +0000

If you've never checked out the musings, rants and sometimes desperate cries for help from a wife, mother and all around cheerleader for life in South Louisiana I invite you to spend a few minutes in The Tracy Zone.

Tracking Tropical Storm Lee – Radar,Forecasts and More

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:45:48 +0000

A tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico means that you need to be weather aware all weekend long. Staying informed is the key to protecting your family and your property. Here are some great links to get the very latest information on how Tropical Storm Lee will affect you. From our television partner KATC, here is the latest on the tropics as it pertains to Acadiana.

Rob Perillo Tells Us His Latest Predictions For the Storm [Audio]

Brad Vincent — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:43:09 +0000

Got a chance to speak with Rob Perillo, Chief Meteorologist at KATC-TV 3, and he said we should be expecting at least a tropical storm, but maybe more. What's he thinking?

This Is Friendship – 8 Year Old Author Writes Book For Her Friend

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 18:35:50 +0000

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Loren and "Shells" are friends. That's just the simple truth of it. Loren is also a published writer and her friend is the topic of her latest book that will come out in August titled "Meet Loren's Special Friend Michelle." Michelle has a missing palate and has trouble speaking. She also has asthma and a learning disability, but that doesn't matter to Loren.

Lafayette Named Best Food City – As If We Needed To Be Told

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 18:03:46 +0000

YAY, LAFAYETTE!!! The "Fun Finders" officially declared Lafayette the home of the best food in America and I was SO happy theychose us! Now, us natives already knew this to be true so this was simply affirmation, right? I had the pleasure of interviewing the Parr's on GMA in early July. They were a lovely couple from Florida and she told me they were not told what category they would have until they showed up to start touring the finalist towns. I told them the day I interviewed them that they were welcome to visit the other towns but there was no doubt in MY mind who the winner would be.

Durel Says Bridges To Be Open Soon

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 16:23:27 +0000

I so enjoy it when I run into any of you on the street or in the store or wherever and you tell me that you watch OR listen. Interaction with you guys is so much fun! And one of the things I enjoy doing is asking YOUR questions to Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel. Yes, he visits with Bruce and The Kennel Club each Thursday morning on 97.3 The Dawg, but before that, he stops by to answer viewer questions on Good Morning Acadiana on TV3 . One of the questions that SEVERAL viewers submitted (and then others repeated on the KATC Facebook fan page) was "when will the bridge on Chemin Metairie be completed?"