Steve Wiley

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"...

Oscar Nominees To Receive Gifts From Acadiana Author
Oscar Nominees To Receive Gifts From Acadiana Author
The Oscars are set for February 9. This year, celebrities like Joaquin Phoenix, Antonio Banderas, and Leonardo DiCaprio will receive a unique gift in their swag bags....
Radio Legend Don Imus Passes Away At 79
Radio Legend Don Imus Passes Away At 79
Don Imus was an icon. He spent nearly 50 years on the radio. Everyone in my line of work knows his name. He won for Marconi awards and was inducted into the National Association of broadcasters Hall of Fame in 1996...
Lauren Daigle Visits Angola, Raises Funds For Inmates [Video]
Lauren Daigle Visits Angola, Raises Funds For Inmates [Video]
Louisiana native Lauren Daigle has made several prison visits in the past year. The singer says they've deeply affected her. Lauren’s most recent visit was to Angola penitentiary...
Sean Payton Feasts on Roasted Falcon [Video]
Sean Payton Feasts on Roasted Falcon [Video]
The Dirty Birds' dominance over the Black & Gold ended with the 2006 arrival of head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees...
Free Flu Vaccinations This Thursday
Free Flu Vaccinations This Thursday
Officials warn it's going to be a rough flu season. Cases are already being reported in Acadiana. Parish health units in Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, Saint Landry, Saint Martin, and Vermilion are offering free flu vaccinations this Thursday, October 17th.
Stupid Thieves Steal Bag Of Snakes [Video]
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...
Latin Music Festival Comes To Parc International [Video]
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.
High School Kids Step In As Pallbearers For Deceased Louisiana War Veteran [Video]
High School Kids Step In As Pallbearers For Deceased Louisiana War Veteran [Video]
Louisiana native Thomas Hunter served in the United States Army from 1942-49. He participated in the Normandy Invasion. When Mr. hunter's military career was over, he returned home, and lived out his life as a bachelor. He passed away at the age of 93, leaving no close male relatives...
Lauren Daigle Nominated For Six Dove Awards
Lauren Daigle Nominated For Six Dove Awards
Lauren Daigle is having an epic year. She's won 2 Grammy awards, and 3 Billboard Music Awards. The Gospel Music Association has announced its nominees for the 2019 Dove Awards...

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