KMDL-FM (Lafayette, LA)

KMDL, also known as "97.3 The Dawg," is a radio station in Lafayette, Louisiana that plays country music. It is part of the radio network for the New Orleans Saints.

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Keith Urban Reveals He Just Did Something for the First Time Ever

1 day ago | 973thedawg.com | Billy Dukes

Keith Urban is still having career firsts, even after decades of success in country music. As the "Straight Line" singer embarks on his 2025 High and Alive tour, which kicks off May 22 in Alabama, he revealed that this will be the first time he has ever toured using a stage setup that he has already used in the past.
PICS: You Can Now Buy the Cutest Morgan Wallen + Post Malone Hello Kitty Plushies

2 days ago | 973thedawg.com | Billy Dukes

It's been sort of an ongoing saga and TikTok trend, but it has finally come to life. You can buy Morgan Wallen and Post Malone stuffed animals, made from Hello Kitty plush. This started about a month ago when Wallen plushies — complete with mullet — started showing up on TikTok on the account Country Plushie, with a Wallen song used in the background. No, the company doesn't outright say they're selling Morgan Wallen stuffed toys, but its mullet and mustache are a dead giveaway.
Trader Joe's Adding at Least One New Store in Louisiana

6 days ago | 973thedawg.com | Stephen Lenz

Trader Joe's, the national grocery store chain known for its viral and seasonal items, has announced plans to open several new stores across the nation. Are We Getting a New Trader Joe's in Louisiana? There's also a bit of good news for Trader Joe's fans in Louisiana. We're getting at least one new store in 2025!Get our free mobile appTrader Joe's Open New Store In Miami AreaHow Many New Trader Joe's Will Be Opening Up in 2025?
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.
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".
Over 2,000 Winners in Monday's Draw

1 week ago | 973thedawg.com | Bruce Mikells

(KMDL-FM) The Louisiana Lottery has confirmed that the multi-state lottery game Powerball has produced some big wins for Louisiana players in the April 14th drawing. In the past few weeks, Powerball and the Louisiana Lottery have paid more than $200,000 to winners in New Roads, Covington, Downsville, Chauvin, Kenner, and Mandeville.
Enter to Win a Chance to Meet New Country Singer Chase McDaniel

1 week ago | 973thedawg.com | Jude Walker

LAFAYETTE, La. (KMDL-FM) - We love championing new country here at 97.3 The Dawg. And before the stars make it big, they want to get out and meet as many of you as possible. That's happening this Thursday, April 17, as new country artist Chase McDaniel will visit Cajun Country with a trip to Lafayette and a stop here at the Bruce Mikells Multimedia Center.
Peeps in Louisiana - 7 Facts About the Candy We Love to Hate

1 week ago | 973thedawg.com | Bruce Mikells

How can you tell it's almost Easter in Louisiana? Well, from Abbeville to Shreveport and Tallulah to Lake Charles and everywhere in between almost every car in the state is covered in a thin coating of yellow. And on Monday morning our trash cans stink because of the crawfish we boiled over the weekend.
Disney Dining Option Ending - What Louisiana Guests Need to Know

1 week ago | 973thedawg.com | Bruce Mikells

If you ever want to meet people from Louisiana you've got a couple of options. You can visit one of our amazing festivals in Breaux Bridge, Scott, Broussard, Crowley, or New Iberia or you can just go to Disney World in Orlando Florida during Mardi Gras week or spring break week. Do you think I am kidding about Disney World? I am not.