Michael Dot Scott

Michael Dot Scott has worked in broadcasting in South Louisiana for over the past 25 years. As a two time National Mercury Award finalist, "Best DJ in Acadiana" award winner, Louisiana Association of Broadcasters "Radio Station of the Year" award winner, Townsquare Media "Top Digital Contributor" award winner, as well as winning numerous Townsquare Media "President's Club" awards, he is a decorated and dedicated Louisiana broadcaster, both on-air and on-line. Michael Dot Scott specializes in writing about True-Crime, the Paranormal, Louisiana UFO sightings, Ghost sighting at The Myrtles Plantation, as well as covering Louisiana's unique and vibrant Cajun and Creole culture.

What Would Happen if We Didn’t Have Hurricanes?

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction, so what would happen if suddenly we didn't have hurricanes anymore? Let's find out...

Lafayette, Louisiana Burger Joint Named One of the Best in America

The folks over at AOL.com have compiled their list of "Best Hole-in-the-Wall" burger joints in America, and a Lafayette favorite has made the list as the best burger not just in Louisiana, but in all of America.

Take a Look Inside of the Largest Crawfish Farm in Louisiana

Here's a bird's eye view into how Louisiana's largest crawfish farm gets those mudbugs from the rice fields to your table.

Try This Louisiana Cajun Love Spell for Valentine’s Day

If you really want to kick your Valentine's Day up a few notches, maybe this Louisiana Cajun love spell is exactly what you need.

The Violent, Brutal Reason Why Valentine’s Day is February 14

Yes, Valentine's Day, the day of love actually has bloody, brutal beginnings.

7 Forgotten Ghost Towns in Louisiana

Ghost towns have always captured people's imaginations. Louisiana has quite a few of them, and many are closer than you might think.

Louisiana History of the Mardi Gras Moon Pie

Here in Lafayette, we're just getting the tradition started. But why a Moon Pie?

New Scott, Louisiana Cemetery Ordered to Immediately Stop Burials

Serenity Memorial Gardens in Scott, Louisiana has been ordered to stop burials immediately by Lafayette Consolidated Government over what LCG claims is the lack of proper local permits.

The Curious Town of Transylvania, Louisiana

As far as I know there aren't any Vampires in Transylvania, Louisiana but I've never been there after the sun goes down.

Farmer’s Cornbread Mix and Baking Soda Rat Poison Won’t Hurt Pets

As Hanson says, "rats can't burp or fart" and as a result the gaseous mix causes the rat to...expire.

Louisiana Tourists Terrified as Statue Slams to the Ground at The Myrtles Plantation

Recently, a tour group at The Myrtles Plantation got a little more than they bargained for when something shoved a statue, causing it to crash down onto floor, almost slamming into the people in the group.

Watch This Guy Catch a Massive Crawfish Using Dog Food as Bait

I've recently learned that Australia is home to the biggest crawfish in the world,

Louisiana Searching for 1982 Penny Worth More Than $15,000

There's a 1982 penny floating around the U.S. right now that has everyone checking their piggy banks and couch cushions. If you find one, it can be worth more than $15,000!

South Louisiana’s Biggest Unsolved Cold Cases

Unfortunately, Acadiana has quite a few cold cases on the books, and we're going to take a look at few that local law authorities are working hard to solve.

To the Young Men Shopping in Lafayette This Past Sunday: I Saw What You Did

What I saw happened not once, but three times in the span of roughly 10 minutes.

Word is This Louisiana Restaurant Sells the Best Jambalaya in the State

Rumor has it there's a South Louisiana restaurant that not only gets it right when it comes jambalaya, but some say it's the best you'll find in Louisiana.

Louisiana, These Are the 10 Most Valuable Beanie Babies

There are still a handful of Beanie Babies that still have considerable value in 2025, and these are reportedly the 10 most valuable ones...

Hurricane Names for Upcoming 2025 Hurricane Season

Hopefully it will be quiet hurricane Season for Louisiana, but let's take a look at the Hurricane Names for the upcoming 2025 hurricane Season.

Buc-ee’s Texas Legacy Has Surprising Louisiana Roots

Although Buc-ee's is widely celebrated as a home-grown Texas icon, few people know its surprising origin story: Buc-ee's actually got its start in Louisiana!

28 of Louisiana’s Strangest Laws

At some point, these things that the laws were put into place to prevent actually happened.