I didn't mean to get into radio. A friend of mine owned a waterbed store and there was no one else to do the voice on his radio commercial, so I did it. The next day, I was in radio. I didn't so much enlist as I was Shanghaied. I had no idea that I would still be sitting behind the microphone all these years later, but there's the microphone and here I sit. I always tell people that I get to play music and act childish for a living. I've worked in Beaumont, Austin, Chicago and a few other places, but I really feel at home here and I do love being part of the community. I always say it, and it's true, the Lake's listeners are the best ever. Even after all these years, I'm still having fun. Now, how can you beat that for a job?
Gary Shannon
“Trick or Treat” Times For the Area—
Here are the "official" times For "Trick or Treating." MOST of the towns in the area will, of course, celebrate Halloween on October 31st. You know...Halloween.
McNeese Gearing Up for Football Despite Heat
Seems kind of hot for football...but at least it's a sign that fall isn't too far off..The Cowboy's are out there braving the heat..and in pads!
Hop on the Bus to See Taylor Swift!
Take The Bus and...well..you know the rest...
Gator 99.5 and Timeout Travel have a great deal for you to see Taylor Swift in Bossier on September 20th...And you go in style!
Old Harrah’s Hotel May Have A Buyer
It's been an eyesore since 2005 when Rita blew through town and many residents can hardly wait for the demolition of the former casino hotel... But now another option has presented itself in the form of an offer to buy the property.
CPSO Reports Suicide on 210 Bridge
On July 27 around 1:00 a.m., Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the I-210 bridge regarding a man who had jumped off the bridge.
The initial investigation revealed the man, Taylor R. Johnson, 22, Lake Charles, was a passenger in a truck traveling westbound up the bridge...
City Officials Update Business Owners on Downtown Construction [VIDEO]
The Lake Charles Downtown Development Authority worked to keep business owners abreast of the construction happening in the downtown area Monday. We were there to find out more:
Old Harrah’s hotel to bite the dust?
City officials are hoping to create a permanent vacancy in the old Harrah’s hotel on the lakefront in Lake Charles, and they’ll be doubling down on their final decision later this month.
PSC: Power Companies Won’t Put the “Heat” on Deadbeats
All this punishing summer heat could actually be good news for those who haven’t gotten around to paying their light bills.
Hydrant Rings..What the Heck Do They Mean?
We first notice these "rings" on the hydrants a few weeks ago...Now, thanks to KPLC we know what they mean!
Paisley and Underwood To Host CMA Again
right now Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are hard at work on a project for the big screen, but in November they will team up for the CMA awards once again..and they are both very happy about it!
Lake Area Fun!
Great Family Fun This Week In The Lake Area!
It's a great week for every kind of music from country to the symphony !
State Cuts Park Budget
If you visit any state parks you may encounter a sign letting you know that park hours have changed.. the folks at Sam Houston Jones Park wanted to clarify exactly what is going on with the changes..