Michael Dot Scott

1 day ago | 973thedawg.com | Michael Dot Scott

Lafayette, Louisiana (KMDL) - It's Summertime in Louisiana, and that means that at some point you probably be hitting the open road. Depending on how far you're traveling, you might be in need of a hotel or motel along the way. Sure, we all know that Hilton Hotels are named after the founder, Conrad Nicholson Hilton, but what about The Doubletree or Motel 6? The answers behind the names are more interesting than you might think. Motel SignWhat's The Difference Between A Motel And A Hotel?

1 day ago | 973thedawg.com | Michael Dot Scott

Lafayette, Louisiana (KMDL) - On June 25, 2025, The Louisiana Department of Health announced the first confirmed case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the State in Livingston Parish. While details of the patient remain scarce due to privacy laws, it has been reported the person was hospitalized due to complications from the infection. Detection of the West Nile Virus in Louisiana isn't anything new, it's been officially confirmed in Louisiana every year since 2001 according to the LDH.

2 days ago | 973thedawg.com | Michael Dot Scott

Louisiana Woman Hilariously Translates Cajun Accent From ‘The Waterboy’Louisiana Woman Hilariously Translates Cajun Accent From ‘The Waterboy’ (Photo By Getty Images)Share on FacebookShare on TwitterLafayette, Louisiana (KMDL) - When it comes to the way Cajuns are portrayed in movies, we're not always too thrilled with the outcome. Sometimes, Hollywood gets it pretty close though, like Eduard "Del" Delacroix from the movie "The Green Mile".

2 days ago | 973thedawg.com | Michael Dot Scott

Lafayette, Louisiana (KMDL-FM) - Today, June 25, 2025 would have been Clifton Chenier's 100th birthday. To honor of "The King Of Zydeco", The Rolling Stones along with Steve Riley have released their tribute to Chenier, covering his song "Zydeco Sont Pas Salés" from a forthcoming tribute album "Tribute To The King Of Zydeco". clifton chenierWhy Is Clifton Chenier The King Of Zydeco?

4 days ago | kpel965.com | Michael Scott |Michael Dot Scott

(KPEL-FM) - Although California is home for the majority of the richest people in the U.S., Texas isn't far behind. Home to the richest man in America, Elon Musk, Texas is also home to a whopping 84 billionaires. Not only is Texas home 84 billionaires, but The Lone Star State is also home to some of the richest celebrities in America.