Scott Lewis Did Joshua Ledet Get to Choose Which Songs He Sang on ‘American Idol’? [VIDEO]
6 days ago
Everybody always wonders if "American Idol" contestants REALLY get to choose their own songs or if the producers do it for them. Joshua Ledet lets us in on the secret. And he also shares which week intimidated him the most so far.
Tickets to Joshua Ledet’s Homecoming Show Available Tonight — For Free!
2 weeks ago
If Joshua Ledet survives this round of elimination tonight on American Idol, the Lake Area will explode into full Josh Mode. And it will start with free tickets to his 6 p.m. Saturday show at Burton Coliseum. Tickets will be available starting at 8 p.m. tonight.
David Kaye 5 Jobs You Can Only Find in Lake Charles
2 weeks ago
Let's face it -- there's just some jobs that only exist in Louisiana, for better or worse. I took a poll around the office and some of our sister stations, and here's what we got.
Joshua Ledet Live in Our Studio Saturday Morning and at Burton Coliseum That Afternoon If He Survives This Week!
2 weeks ago
He’s hit the big time, baby, and he’s bringing it all back home if he makes it through one more week. American Idol favorite Joshua Ledet will be live in our studios this Saturday morning, May 12, during the 8 a.m. hour and there will be a parade in his honor and live concert at Burton Colliseum that same afternoon, but only if you get him through one more round.
Getty Images Here’s Your Chance to Meet Lady Antebellum And See Them Live!
3 weeks ago
Lady Antebellum is headed to St. Louis, Mo., on Friday, June 29 – and sure, that might be too long a drive for you, but you might not have to worry about that. One lucky winner is going to get two tickets to see t
Michael Loccisano / Getty Images Gator 99.5 Playlist — May 2012 Top Songs
3 weeks ago
Rascal Flatts finally hits the number one spot with "Banjo" after a long, slow climb. Lady Antebellum's "Dancing Away With My Heart" takes the runner-up spot, while Miranda Lambert works to get "Over You." Did your favorite make the Gator 99.5 Top 40 for the month of April?
Win a $100 iTunes Gift Card or an iPad 2 for Watching FOX’s “Touch”
5 weeks ago
If you haven't seen FOX's new show "Touch," starring Keifer Sutherland, we're about to give you five awesome reasons to watch it. But only if you like free money or iPads.
Scott Lewis ‘Taste of Home’ Cooking Show Gets Bellies Rumbling [PHOTOS]
April 17, 2012
If you missed the Taste of Home Cooking Show at the Lake Charles Civic Center, then you missed the part of the night where I rushed the stage, chloroformed hostess Jamie Dunn and then made off with most of the dishes, which I ate in the parking lot like a crazed, homeless person.
Okay, that didn't really happen, but boy did I fantasize about it a lot.
outnumberhunger.com Country Artists Working to ‘Outnumber Hunger’ and Supply Food Banks [VIDEO]
April 16, 2012
Some of country music's biggest acts are teaming up with the Feeding America food banks and General Mills to help stock the shelves of the organizations that help feed less fortunate families.
Google Maps UPDATE: Prien Lake Elementary, S.J. Welsh, Barbe Under Lockdown, Preparing to Release Students
April 12, 2012
UPDATE 2:46 p.m. -- Calcasieu Parish School Board officials said the lockdown of Prien Lake Elementary was also extended to include S.J. Welsh and Barbe High. As dismissal time nears, officials said they are preparing to release students as normal IF they ride school buses or are normally picked up by parents. Students who walk home from school will not be released from school until a parent or guardian comes to pick them up.
Scott Lewis Backstage Pictures from the Rodney Atkins and Aaron Watson Concert
March 28, 2012
If we can take away anything from the Rodney Atkins and Aaron Watson concert last weekend at the Rosa Hart Theater, it was that Aaron and Rodney both know how to take care of their fans. Select Gator 99.5 Country Club members and fan club members for both artists had a special meet-and-greet before the show. Both artists had the opportunity to meet fans, sign some autographs and even pose fo
New logo! (Parker Brand Creative) When Is Contraband Days Returning to Lake Charles?
March 26, 2012
It's the question we get asked the most -- when is the 55th annual Contraband Days returning to Lake Charles, and the good news is it's pretty soon.
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Dale's Daily Observances May 18, 2012
Superfest Song Of The Day (5/18/12) [VIDEO] May 18, 2012
Relay For Life Tonight! May 18, 2012
Armed Forces Day Reminds Us of Those Who Serve May 18, 2012
We're committed to helping our troops and their families at home. Join us in helping those to whom we all owe our deepest gratitude.
