Jeremy has enjoyed a long career behind the microphone with stops in Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee and Indiana before coming to the Acadiana area. In addition to programming KPEL, Jeremy enjoys talking to you on your drive home every weekday from 5-6pm.In what spare time he has, Jeremy likes to follow sports, play golf, is an avid reader and enjoys time with his family.
Jeremy Lawrence
A Time To Reflect On Those Lost
As the Christmas season is here and in full swing, I can't help but focus on those that I will not have the opportunity to spend time with this year. As with last year, my Dad comes to mind. We lost him in 2011 and while it has been a while, that feeling of loss never stops when the holiday rolls around...
Early Morning Crash Claims Life Of William Leger
Leger was killed in a crash on Highway 93.
Christmas Spirit Does Exist
You go along through your day and see what a jaded world we live in. People are dealing with their own problems and don't seem to have time for anyone else. It troubles me as I see people steering away more and more from helping their fellow man...
Fiscal Cliff – Boehner And Obama Speak
Both Speaker John Boehner and President Obama have spoken about the negotiations and things are getting strange. First off, the speaker, who said that the President could sign the bill that they will pass or be responsible for the largest tax increase in history...
Is There Life Out There?
Scientists have now settled that there is another "earth-like" planet outside our solar system. This one is located in the Tau Ceti system and is one of five planets that orbit that star.
Since this is in the star's habitable zone, many are asking if there is the possibility of life there...
Obama Is ‘Person Of The Year’ For Time Magazine But Not For Me
For better or for worse, President Barack Obama has become Time's Person of the Year. This is the second time that the President has held this honor, the first being 2008 when he was President-Elect. This time around comes as he has been reelected President and is dealing with the fallout from Benghazi, but also trying to find a fiscal cliff solution with Speaker Boehner...
Jindal Says Birth Control Pills Should Be Over The Counter – What Do You Think?
Governor Jindal has said some interesting things after the election. One of the most interesting happened a few days ago when he mentioned that he thought birth control pills should be sold over the counter. Jindal gave his reasons in an op-ed piece in the Wall Street Journal, saying,
As a conservative Republican, I believe that we have been stupid to let the Democrats demagogue the contraceptiv
Phones That Touch, Taste And Smell? It Could Happen
IBM has given some rare insights into what could happen to technology in the near future. They are saying that, by the year 2018, you could have a phone or tablet that mimics all five senses.
Their example of touch involves shopping online and actually being able to feel what you are buying...
The Voice Pays Tribute To Those Lost in Connecticut School Shooting
Whether or not you watch the NBC singing competition show, you have to be touched by their tribute to those that were killed in the Connecticut School Shooting.
The show's four celebrity coaches, Christina Aguilera, Blake Shelton, Cee Lo Green and Adam Levine, were joined by contestants and the host of the show, Carson Daly...
Social Media in 2013 – Brand Buzz
As we look ahead to 2013, it is important to know what is going to happen in social media if you are trying to build a brand. Jaci Russo stopped by the Afternoon Drive Home and talked about where things are going. One thing that Russo said is that Google+ may be building a bigger audience next year...
Hurricane Sandy Relief Takes In Alaska And Cars For Homeland Security?
It must be close to Christmastime. President Obama is putting together a package of relief for those that were touched by Hurricane Sandy.
Based on that, it makes one wonder why fisheries in Alaska or the roof at the Smithsonian were included in the bill...
2012 Was The Best Year Ever – Do You Agree?
A publication in Britain has said that the year 2012 is the best on record. The Spectator said in their article,
Never has there been less hunger, less disease or more prosperity.
They did acknowledge that the west is not doing as well as it could...
Crash Near Erath Takes Life Of Abbeville Man
It involved an overturned cane truck.
Afternoon Drive Digest – What We Couldn’t Get To – Week of December 10
Choose Life plates in North Carolina banned by a judge.
Fiscal cliff forces lottery winner to take money early.
Bed, Bath & Beyond employee decides on unique way to quit.
RFK, Jr. says that media is controlled by the GOP.
According to GE's CEO, Communism works.
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How Do I Talk To My Kids About Tragic Situations?
A tragedy like the one we have seen today is something that will not fade from memory quickly. For kids, they are seeing and hearing about something that they can't process. So what do you say to help? Roy Petitfils with Pax Renewal Center had some thoughts that he shared with us...
Tragedy Always Refocuses Us
I'm never sure why it takes something so jarring to make us all think about what is important in life. When something like this tragedy in Connecticut takes place, we all seem to stop, sober ourselves and remember what is most important...
Google Maps Back On Your iPhone
Google has now come out with an app that will put their maps back within your reach on the iPhone. This comes after Apple changed out the Google maps app with their own when they updated the phone several months ago.
So now that Google has their maps and turn by turn directions back in reach, will you download their app...
Susan Rice Says No – What Do You Think?
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice has officially taken her name out of the running for Secretary of State. She sent a letter to President Obama and asked that she not be considered for the post.
Meanwhile, sources in the GOP have said that they will gladly vote for Massachusetts Senator John Kerry for the post, and would also consider Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense in the second term f
The GOP – An Issue Of Tolerance?
Don't look now, but Republicans have tolerance issues. Want to know how? It is quite simple to Joel Benenson, pollster for President Obama's campaign for re-election. He says that the issue of Republicans and the Latino vote is one of tolerance...
Nimoy Sings About Hobbits? – What Do You Think?
Leonard Nimoy can not only act, being a member of the original Star Trek cast as Mr. Spock, but he also can sing. In the above video, he performs a very 60's song about Bilbo Baggins and his journey. The journey has been put to film and we are about to see part one of it in theaters as The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey hits the big screen...