Bruce Mikells

Lafayette

Host at KVKI-FM (Shreveport, LA)

None at KMDL-FM (Lafayette, LA)

Living life in a vacuum armed with only a broom

Articles

How Many of These Louisiana Easter Superstitions Have You Heard?

6 days ago | 973thedawg.com | Bruce Mikells

As a rule, most residents of Louisiana will commemorate and celebrate the traditions of Easter this weekend. It's a bittersweet time in the life of those who consider themselves to be Christians. There is a deep melancholy and reverence associated with the passing of Jesus on Good Friday. That is followed by the joyous celebration of the resurrection and the discovery of the empty tomb on Easter Sunday.
Waffle House Adding New Waffle to Its Texas Menu

1 week ago | kpel965.com | Bruce Mikells

(KPEL-FM) If you've ever found yourself driving in the darkness between Abilene and Midland/Odessa in the Texas Big Country you know the feeling when you realize that despite all the dark and empty around you, you are not alone. That's because off in the distance at an exit that is just a few minutes away, you can see it. It's an iconic black and yellow sign that means hot coffee, a clean bathroom, and someone who will probably call you sugar or baby when you place your order.
Waffle House Introducing New Waffle Louisiana Fans Will Love

1 week ago | kpel965.com | Bruce Mikells

(KMDL-FM) If you've ever had to make the drive from New Orleans to Lafayette in the middle of the night, or even worse, make the drive from Lafayette to Shreveport during the dark hours you know what a thrill it is to see the familiar yellow sign with black lettering shimmering in the distance at the exit up ahead. Northern Gulf Coast Braces For Tropical Storm GordonYes, that beacon of goodness, that oasis of all-you-can-drink coffee is the Waffle House.
Texans Win Big with "10 Times" Prizes in Mega Millions Lottery Tuesday

1 week ago | classicrock1051.com | Bruce Mikells

(Austin, TX) The newly revamped and reformated Mega Millions Lottery game is living up to the hype. In Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing, the multi-state lottery game produced 596 winners in Texas who had their prize winnings multiplied by "10". Google Maps/Google StreetviewThe new multiplier system is part of the "new" Mega Millions and Texas Lottery players appear to lapping up the winnings like a kitten drinks cream.
Popular Toilet Paper Brand In Louisiana Files for Bankruptcy

1 week ago | kpel965.com | Bruce Mikells

(KMDL-FM) This is not what Louisiana needs. Our state's legislature has just started its spring session and you're telling me we might not have enough toilet paper to clean up their...mess? What about the Governor he's been stepping into some...mess too. Not exactly the literal mess you think of when you think of toilet tissue but you get the idea.
Texans Win Big with "10 Times" Prizes in Mega Millions Lottery Tuesday

1 week ago | kpel965.com | Bruce Mikells

(Austin, TX) The newly revamped and reformated Mega Millions Lottery game is living up to the hype. In Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing, the multi-state lottery game produced 596 winners in Texas who had their prize winnings multiplied by "10". Google Maps/Google StreetviewThe new multiplier system is part of the "new" Mega Millions and Texas Lottery players appear to lapping up the winnings like a kitten drinks cream.
Mega Millions Makes Multiple "10-Times" Winners in Louisiana

1 week ago | 973thedawg.com | Bruce Mikells

(Baton Rouge, LA) According to information from the Louisiana Lottery, the newly revamped format of the popular multi-state lottery game Mega Millions is paying off in a big way. The Mega Millions game has switched from "drawing" a multiplier for each drawing to assigning a random multiplier for every ticket sold. One of the big winners in Tuesday's drawing was a Louisiana ticket that featured a "10X" multiplier.
Louisiana Say 'No' to Cracked Easter Eggs

1 week ago | 973thedawg.com | Bruce Mikells

(KMDL-FM) A recent query on the social media site Facebook asked Louisiana residents "What have you decided about "eggs" for Easter? Too expensive? Going plastic? Using boudin balls"? And despite what you have heard about the high cost of eggs these days, most of the commenters were not flustered by the prospect of paying more to continue an Easter tradition at their homes. easter eggsOne commenter on the social media post even said "If my grandchildren want to dye eggs, that's what we will do".
Campbell's, Popular Soups Recalled From Louisiana Store Shelves

1 week ago | kpel965.com | Bruce Mikells

(KMDL-FM) The United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety Inspection Service has announced a public health alert after concerns were raised over several brands and varieties of soup and prepared bowl products. The public health alert issued by FSIS covers several major brands, including Campbell's, Molly's Kitchen, Sysco, and Verve brands.
Texas Lottery Confirms $200,000 Win on Monday - Powerball Results

1 week ago | kpel965.com | Bruce Mikells

(KPEL-FM) Monday night is a busy night for fans of the Texas Lottery. The Austin-based lottery features two drawings in Texas-only games and the multi-state Powerball game when they host drawings on Monday nights. All three of those lottery games featured big-money payouts for Texas players. Let's see if you're included. In recent weeks Powerball has made a one million dollar winner in San Antonio as well as paying out a $150,000 prize in Cedar Hill.