Michael Dot Scott

Michael Dot Scott is a long time Lafayette, Louisiana broadcaster. As a two time National Mercury Award finalist, "Best DJ in Acadiana" award winner, Louisiana Association of Broadcasters "Radio Station of the Year" award winner, Townsquare Media "Top Digital Contributor" award winner, as well as winning numerous Townsquare Media "President's Club" awards, he is a decorated and dedicated Louisiana broadcaster, both on-air and on-line. Michael Dot Scott specializes in writing about True-Crime, Louisiana food, Cryptozoology, Coin collecting, the Paranormal, Louisiana UFO sightings, Ghost sightings at The Myrtles Plantation, as well as covering Louisiana's unique and vibrant Cajun and Creole culture.

The Gruesome, Terrifying Tale of Louisiana Serial Axe Murderer Clementine Barnabet

There is a little-known slice out of Lafayette and Acadiana's history that is so horrifying and gruesome, it makes the Charles Manson murders seem like The Mickey Mouse Club...seriously.

Louisiana Athlete Brilliantly Gaming System to the Tune of $1.2 Million

This past weekend, Duplantis set a yet another pole vault world record with a vault of 20 feet, 7 inches.

Louisiana and Parts of Texas Under Federal Fire Ant Quarantine

Currently, the entire State of Louisiana and almost all of Texas are under what is called a Federal Fire Ant Quarantine.

Louisiana Searching for 1982 Penny Worth More Than $15,000

There's a 1982 penny floating around the U.S. right now that has everyone checking their piggy banks and couch cushions. If you find one, it can be worth more than $15,000!

Lafayette, Louisiana Cajundome Luke Bryan Show Rescheduled

The Luke Bryan show originally scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana has been rescheduled.

Why Was the President’s Doomsday Plane Flying Out of Louisiana?

President Trump's doomsday plane reportedly flew out of Barkdale Air Force Base to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. The question is, why?

How Lafayette, Louisiana is Responsible for the Blue Bell Logo

We all know the iconic Blue Bell logo, but do you know Lafayette's roll in that logo being created?

The Day the U.S. Navy Dropped a Bomb on Louisiana Town

Louisiana has a lot of pretty wild stories, but did you know that the U.S. Navy once accidentally dropped a bomb on a town in Louisiana?

Could Louisiana Ever Be Hit by a Tsunami?

A tsunami hitting Louisiana isn't something that could ever happen right? Actually, there is a situation where it could happen.

The Truth About Louisiana’s Lawless No-Man’s-Land

Officially known as The Neutral Strip, this mysterious and lawless region is one of the most fascinating chapters in Louisiana’s early history.

St. Medard Day is June 8 – Will We Get 40 Days of Rain?

St. Medard Day is June 8, pronounced in Cajun French as "Sam-e-da". Ever heard of it? Well, learn up, because it could mean 40 days of rain.

Louisiana Officer in Critical Condition After Targeted Attack

A Baton Rouge police officer is in "extremely critical" condition following what is being reported as a targeted hit-and-run crash Monday morning (6/16).

Louisiana Man Arrested for Alleged Cock Fights, Dog Fights, Marijuana

Police found several bloody and dead animals on the property at the time of the arrest.

This Is the Richest City in Louisiana

With a median household income over 3 times that of the state average, there's one Louisiana city that could be considered the Beverly Hills of Louisiana.

The Bizarre and Deadly French Dancing Plague of 1518

You see, they couldn't stop dancing. Not because they didn't want to stop. They either physically or psychologically weren't able to stop dancing.

Louisiana’s Most Cajun First Names Ever

Is your name or the name of someone you know on this list? We may have broken spell check with this one...

Tampico’s Founder Carmen Izaguirre Passes Away at 106

Ms. Carmen Izaguirre, founder of the legendary Tampico Mexican Restaurant and Cantina in Lafayette, Louisiana, has passed away at the age of 106.

Blue Bayou Water Park Now Under New Management

After announcing its closure only a few days ago, Blue Bayou Water Park in Baton Rouge is now under new management.

Eleven of the Most Louisiana Father’s Day Gifts Ever

In South Louisiana, we do everything a little differently than the rest of the world, even Father's Day.

New Blue Bell Ice Cream Flavor Available in Texas and Louisiana

Blue Bell Ice Cream has brought back a fan favorite flavor that hasn't been available for 5 years, but is now available in stores across Texas and Louisiana.