I'm a proud Ragin Cajun! I graduated from the University of Louisiana, Lafayette in Broadcast Communications. I worked at KLFY TV 10 in Lafayette for 11 years, but found my true love in radio. One of my proudest achievements is that I worked for the world-famous WSM AM, home of the Grand Ole Opry, in Nashville for 4 years.
Stephanie Crist
![Professional Chefs Say Buy These Items at Dollar Stores](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/08/attachment-GettyImages-494486146-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Professional Chefs Say Buy These Items at Dollar Stores
If you like to cook, then these are the items you can save a ton of money on
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Fun Things to do in Louisiana This Weekend
There are many fun and safe events to enjoy across the state from August 6 - 8
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Zydeco Breakfast Kicks off Festival Weekend Sept 4 [VIDEO]
The free community event in Opelousas is the kickoff to the Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival
![Jambalaya Festival in Gonzales Cancelled](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2020/10/GettyImages-103845958.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Jambalaya Festival in Gonzales Cancelled
Organizers for the 54th annual festival say they are making plans to move the event to Memorial Day weekend next year
![LSU: No Plans for Restrictions at Tiger Stadium](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/08/attachment-GettyImages-1313007131.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LSU: No Plans for Restrictions at Tiger Stadium
University officials sent out a letter to season ticket holders earlier this week detailing their plans for the upcoming football season.
![NOLA Restaurants That Require Proof of Vaccination](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/08/attachment-GettyImages-1226506046.jpg?w=980&q=75)
NOLA Restaurants That Require Proof of Vaccination
New Orleans is trying to keep the doors open by making sure patrons and employees are safe
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Starbucks, Home Depot Update Mask Policies
Some major corporations in the US are changing their mask policies due to the rise in COVID cases
![Legendary LSU Coach Skip Bertman Tests Positive for COVID](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/08/attachment-GettyImages-1482266.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Legendary LSU Coach Skip Bertman Tests Positive for COVID
The 83-year-old former LSU baseball coach and athletic director was one of the first to get vaccinated in January
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Angola Prison Rodeo is On, With Some Changes
Dates for the historic rodeo this year are Oct 3,10,17,24 and 31.
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NOLA Mayor: COVID Spike Could Affect Fall Festivals, Saints Games
Cantrell says the city will work in conjunction with the two huge festivals, and Saints officials to make sure citizens who want to attend will be safe
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Baton Rouge Judge: Get Vaccinated for Community Service
Judge Fred Crifasi says that as an option, vaccinations can be used as another way to fulfill community service requirements in his court
![Fun Things to do in Louisiana This Weekend](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/07/attachment-GettyImages-160304164.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Fun Things to do in Louisiana This Weekend
There are many fun and safe events to enjoy across the state from July 30 - Aug 1
![NOLA Music Venues: Get Vaccinated to Get In](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/07/attachment-GettyImages-1160144664.jpg?w=980&q=75)
NOLA Music Venues: Get Vaccinated to Get In
Tipitina’s, the Maple Leaf Bar and d.b.a will now require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to get into their clubs
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Woman Finds $39 Million Lottery Ticket in Bottom of Purse
The 45-year-old mother of one was the sole winner of the $39 million dollar jackpot
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Dream ‘Girls Trip’ to Nashville for Sisters 90 & 94 [VIDEO]
Sisters Chesterine and Edna headed to Nashville for their big celebration, which they called "The Road to 90 and 94"
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Are Two Louisiana Men on the Next Season of ‘The Bachelorette’?
Season 18 of the ABC show will feature Michelle Young, and will premiere on October 19
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Louisiana Chef Competing for ‘King of American Seafood’
The 17th annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off will be held on August 7 in New Orleans
![‘Zip NOLA’ Swamp Zipline Opens in LaPlace [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/07/attachment-GettyImages-490036608.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Zip NOLA’ Swamp Zipline Opens in LaPlace [VIDEO]
The zipline is 60 feet in the air, giving you a birds-eye view of the beautiful Maurepas Swamp
![Foods You Can Eat a Lot of Without Gaining Weight](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/07/attachment-GettyImages-51375420.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Foods You Can Eat a Lot of Without Gaining Weight
We are always on the lookout for ways to improve our health and still eat tasty meals
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You Can Pet a Shark at New Audubon Aquarium Exhibit
"Shark Discovery" is a new $2.9 million shark and ray touch pool at the Aquarium in New Orleans