GATOR 99.5

From people and railroads to natural resources and even a book, discover the stories behind the names of Southwest Louisiana towns.

From haunted trails to pumpkin festivals, here's your guide to Halloween and fall events around Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana.

Garth Brooks has sung at rodeos for decades, but he's never stepped into the arena himself. Turns out, there's a big difference between performing and competing.

Lovers across Louisiana are sharing more than their hearts with their partners thanks to a drug resistant bacteria. The 'superbug' has been known to cause bouts of stomach pain and diarrhea.

Running the numbers on Louisiana scratch-offs reveals which games might give you better odds at the big money.

Louisiana has some creepy folklore, but the legend of the Grunch near New Orleans might be one of the scariest. Have you heard this story?

These are words only Louisianans will know how to say correctly.

We now know the official number of times oversized vehicles hit the bar, and the identity of the mystery person who kept track with magnets.

About 700,000 Louisiana seniors could benefit from a new tax break. Here's how it works and why Social Security isn't completely tax-free. Copy description

John Morgan spent years crafting chart-toppers for Jason Aldean and other artists. Now his own song 'Kid Myself' is sitting at number one.

Louisiana flu positivity is nearly double last October's rate. Learn when kids need shots, which symptoms need a doctor and when school is OK.

Forget sleeping in this Saturday. An 11 AM kickoff at Tiger Stadium means tailgate crews are firing up the grills before sunrise.

That bag of Halloween candy sitting in your pantry right now? Walking off those calories takes way more effort than you'd think.

Gayle Benson is demanding accountability after the Saints' 1-4 start, and her unusually strong comments could signal changes ahead.

These are the top 5 best-selling Halloween candies in the state and a few may surprise you.

Big Concerts, Festivals, and Sports headlines this weekends things to do In Lake Charles & SWLA Oct. 16-18. Here's a list for you.

After three straight home losses, Gayle Benson says the Saints must improve following a disappointing 1-4 start to the 2026 season.

Louisiana's hiring like crazy, but bosses who ignore this one issue will keep watching talent slip away.