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Welcome to the official page* for Louisiana's own, 97.3 The Dawg, a Townsquare Media station. We are Acadiana's #1 for New Country and home to the Bruce and Jude Morning Show, Michael Dot Scott in the afternoons, and Taste of Country Nights. Plus we cover local news for Lafayette and the Acadiana area, entertainment and concert information and more. Visit us at https://www.973thedawg.com

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97.3 The Dawg covers everything from local news stories to weather updates to business openings and closings to entertainment features to unique and interesting things you never even knew existed in and around Maine. Our content is available for free on our websites and our free mobile app. These are just some of the communities that we are proud to inform and entertain every day: Lafayette, Abbeville, Basile, Breaux Bridge, Broussard, Carencro, Cecilia, Church Point, Crowley, Erath, Eunice, Franklin, Jeanerette, Jennings, Kaplan, Maurice, New Iberia, Opelousas, Rayne, Scott, St. Martinville, Ville Platte, and Youngsville.

We've got a lot of great State Parks in Louisiana, but this "secret" State Park is being called the most unknown, best o...
01/25/2025

We've got a lot of great State Parks in Louisiana, but this "secret" State Park is being called the most unknown, best one in the State!

This secret state park is being heralded as one of the best state parks, if not the best state park in Louisiana!

Wonder how close to Buc-ee's this is going to be?
01/25/2025

Wonder how close to Buc-ee's this is going to be?

Bass Pro Shops announced on Thursday that the company plans to open a new superstore location on I-10.

Congratulations to our friends over in Maurice. They are expanding across Acadiana.
01/25/2025

Congratulations to our friends over in Maurice. They are expanding across Acadiana.

The popular bar in Maurice has announced a second location after teasing they had a huge announcement to come, and now we know where they are heading.

The Coast of Louisiana is an amazing place, but it can also be downright terrifying. Here are 7 reasons why...
01/24/2025

The Coast of Louisiana is an amazing place, but it can also be downright terrifying. Here are 7 reasons why...

Louisiana loves The Gulf of Mexico for both industry and leisure, but when you take a closer look, there are some very dangerous animals lurking off of our coast.

A video shared publicly on Facebook showing people toppling snowmen has people upset.
01/24/2025

A video shared publicly on Facebook showing people toppling snowmen has people upset.

The community is in uproar over a video depicting individuals knocking down snowmen in yards.

Well deserved honor.
01/24/2025

Well deserved honor.

She's a culinary legend with strong family ties to Acadiana.

Interesting twist.
01/24/2025

Interesting twist.

Apparently the parent company of KADN-TV in Lafayette has had a change of heart in regard to some recent staffing issues.

01/24/2025

Bruce&Jude's Early Risers Question: How many pictures did you take of the snow? What's your best one?

There are 6 States that have outlawed crawfish from Louisiana. Here's why...
01/24/2025

There are 6 States that have outlawed crawfish from Louisiana. Here's why...

Here in Louisiana, it's hard to believe there are states in the U.S. where live crawfish are actually illegal. Seems like a pretty easy issue to fix, right? Just eat em!

Dating back to the 1970s, there have been 57 officially documented reports of Bigfoot sightings in Louisiana.
01/24/2025

Dating back to the 1970s, there have been 57 officially documented reports of Bigfoot sightings in Louisiana.

Dating back to the 1970s, there have been 57 officially documented reports of Bigfoot sightings in Louisiana, all logged on the website BFRO.net.

Once we get the roads figured out, we need to take a look at this.
01/24/2025

Once we get the roads figured out, we need to take a look at this.

Last year's drought sent supplies of crawfish plummeting and prices skyrocketing, will the historical freeze have a similar effect on Louisiana's 2025 season?

It's never too cold for Blue Bell Ice Cream.🍧 🍓
01/24/2025

It's never too cold for Blue Bell Ice Cream.🍧 🍓

Louisiana is thawing out after a record-breaking snowstorm, but that won't stop ice cream fans from picking up a pint of the new Blue Bell Ice Cream flavor.

Nick Saban recently made a shocking admission about his choice to leave LSU in 2004.
01/23/2025

Nick Saban recently made a shocking admission about his choice to leave LSU in 2004.

According to Nick Saban, he says leaving LSU when he did was professionally the biggest mistake that he ever made.

If you’re in Lafayette Parish and experiencing water outages, bottled and bulk water is available. Updated information h...
01/23/2025

If you’re in Lafayette Parish and experiencing water outages, bottled and bulk water is available. Updated information here.

⚠️ We don't want anyone to get hurt, so here's an important reminder.
01/23/2025

⚠️ We don't want anyone to get hurt, so here's an important reminder.

The snow and ice will soon start to melt and now everyone near their house could be in danger as the thawing out begins.

Local school systems are deciding whether or not to stay closed on Friday due to snow and ice. See if your school is on ...
01/23/2025

Local school systems are deciding whether or not to stay closed on Friday due to snow and ice. See if your school is on the list and get the latest updates on reopening plans.

Only in Louisiana could things get "heated" in a snowstorm.
01/23/2025

Only in Louisiana could things get "heated" in a snowstorm.

Gerald Gruenig and John Weatherall were featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live! for a heated moment caught during a live broadcast from the snowstorm in Lafayette, LA.

Some of your favorite items won't be allowed anymore.
01/23/2025

Some of your favorite items won't be allowed anymore.

Your purchasing power has changed and some items will no longer be included under the program.

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Never would have ever thought I'd have a BLIZZARD in my back yard. Y'all stay safe and warm! - Michael Dot Scott KATC-TV 3: Acadiana's Newschannel

West Congress in LFT looking toward Rue de Belier then toward Ambassador Caffery.

27 degrees/chill 16. snow continues , my dogs might wind up”holding it” until spring.

Accumulating on streets and sidewalks in LFT 3:15am

3am Snowfall heavier in LFT
3am Snowfall heavier in LFT

28 degrees/ chill 14. I’m feeling very Nebraska.

Snow has Started in LFT
Snow has Started in LFT

Temp at 1am was 34

Another lil taste of what's in store at Prehistoric Park in Breaux Bridge!

We're live for the Grand-Reopening of the AMAZING Prehistoric Park Breaux Bridge! Official ribbon cutting at 11am. Bring the kids and the kid in you and come join us!

Check out the deals here: https://www.seizethedeal.com/cities/lafayette/auctions

This fella is talking up a storm at Zoosiana - Zoo of Acadiana for Boo at the Zoo!

Realtor Association Of Acadiana Gumbo Cookoff

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