I'm a lifelong Louisiana resident who grew up in New Orleans and moved to Lafayette to go to college. I lived in the now demolished women's dorms where I made some wonderful lifelong friends. While studying for a degree in Broadcasting at UL (then USL,) working at the campus radio and television stations and weekends in commercial radio, I fell in love with Acadiana and decided to stay put after graduation. The fact that I met a local boy and fell in love didn't hurt, either! I've been on the radio in Acadiana since 1977 and married to that local boy since 1981. We have two tiny dogs who make us laugh every day.
Debbie Ray
Ragin’ Cajuns Sports This Week
Mardi Gras may be over, but the party's still going with Ragin' Cajuns sports!
Epic Video of Endymion Parade Inside the Superdome from Float Rider’s Point of View
This video is from the Krewe of Endymion as it enters the Superdome for the Extravaganza featuring Steven Tyler and Pit Bull, on February 6, 2016.
Airpnp Helps You Find A Bathroom Along the Mardi Gras Parade Routes in New Orleans
Places like 'Louisiana's Pee Palace,' 'Hotty Toddy Potty,' 'Napoleon Sweet Relief,' and 'Chestnut Hut' offer revelers a place to go.
MacKenzie Bourg of Lafayette, LA, Makes It to the Top 24 on ‘American Idol’ with Elvis Presley Song
Mack really has something special that has touched the Idol judges and the crowds in Hollywood (and here at home!)
Grants Available For Lafayette Teachers
These grants provide educators the opportunity to enhance the learning experience by taking on the challenges of today’s classroom with adequate resources.
This Weekend In Acadiana, 2/5 – 2/7
Mardi Gras parades dominate the fun this weekend in Acadiana!
Prettiest Home In America Is In Louisiana
The prettiest home in Louisiana is just close enough to visit for a fun day trip or a weekend getaway!
Did Bernie See Her Shadow? [VIDEO]
The official reports are in: neither Punxsutawney Phil nor Pierre C. Shadeaux saw their shadows on Groundhog Day 2016.
Independent Parade, Mardi Gras 1985 In Lafayette
The Independent Parade has come a long way from the days when a truck hauled a trailer with a banner and some homemade railings!
This Weekend In Acadiana, 1/29 – 1/31
Mardi Gras parades and activities, along with great music, highlight this weekend in Acadiana!
Table Decorating Ideas For The Krewe De Bayou Voodoo Masquerade Mardi Gras Ball!
The Krewe de Bayou Voodoo Masquerade Mardi Gras Ball is this Friday night! This year's table - decorating contest also has a voodoo theme, and the winner will be the person with the most original and creepy looking table!
This Weekend In Acadiana, 1/22 – 1/24
Help make a difference in the lives of the children and families of St. Jude, enjoy Ragin' Cajuns basketball, and more this weekend in Acadiana.
3rd Annual St. Jude Chili Cook – Off This Saturday
Come out to Cajun Harley Davidson to enjoy all you can eat chili this Saturday, January 23, 2016 from 11 AM - 4 PM.
Kids Under 12 Get In Free To Ragin’ Cajuns Basketball This Saturday!
Plus free full-size Ragin' Cajuns basketballs will be given to the first 400 young fans through the door!
Mardi Gras 1954, New Orleans Louisiana [HOME VIDEO]
Enjoy this look back at Mardi Gras in New Orleans, circa 1954! The more things change, the more they stay the same!
Lafayette Reads Together Presents: Spare Parts
Learn how four Latino students overcame the odds to take on MIT and other first - class schools in a national underwater robotics competition.
Are Manners Still Important?
I stumbled on this list of 'Manners Every Good and Decent Person Should Know' and it got me wondering...
This Weekend In Acadiana, 1/15 – 1/17
This weekend in Acadiana offers an opportunity to help a family in need while having a great time, great family activities that benefit local education, and more!
Lafayette Middle Environmental Sciences Academy Family Fun Day
The Lafayette Middle School Environmental Sciences Academy hosts a family day on Saturday, January 16, 2016 from 11 AM - 2 PM.
Dave Robicheaux Festival Tickets Now On Sale!
Tickets for the first annual Dave Robicheaux Literary Festival on April 8 - 10, 2016 are now on sale.