Hey y'all. Just a little about me! I was born and raised right here in Southwest Louisiana, and I’ve lived here in Lake Charles most of my life. I went to Lagrange High (Geaux Gators) and McNeese State University in Lake Charles. I started in radio in 1990, and have been on three local frequencies: 99.5FM, 92.9FM, and 1470AM for my whole career. I'm married to my beautiful bride Christie, and we have five children. I love Country and Cajun music, bass fishing, cooking, drinkin’ beer in my bar, and having a great time with my family and friends just like we do in SWLA. My all-time favorite country artist is George Strait followed by Keith Whitley and Conway Twitty. My favorite new country artists include Luke Combs, Easton Corbin, and my boy Chris Young. Tune in every weekday morning because you never know what this Cajun Country boy will say or do! Laissez les bons temps rouler, sha!
Mike Soileau
Southwest Louisiana Under Shelter In Place Due To Chemical Fire
The cities of Sulphur, Westlake, and Moss Bluff are now under a shelter-in-place order due to the direction of the smoke being released from the plant.
City of Lake Charles Opens Recreation Centers for Evacuations
As Hurricane Laura gets closer to Southwest Louisiana, the City Of Lake Charles has opened up local recreation centers for evacuees.
Gator 99.5 on the Air the Entire Time During Hurricane Laura
Gator 99.5 will be broadcasting 24/7 starting Wednesday afternoon, with the latest and most accurate information before, during, and after the storm.
LSU Football Lands Outside Top Five in AP Poll
The LSU Tigers should be the number one team in the country since they won the national championship last season, right? Think again, Tigers fans.
School Closures in Southwest Louisiana
We have you covered with a list of all the schools closed this week due to the storm.
LSU National Championship Bottles Coming To Southwest Louisiana
Tigers fans, make sure you go out and get your LSU championship bottles, coming to Southwest Louisiana soon.
Sandbag Locations in Calcasieu Parish
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has announced sandbags and sand are now available at locations around the parish.
Easton Corbin Takes Over Gator 99.5 Facebook Thursday, August 27
Country music recording artist Easton Corbin will be stopping by Southwest Louisiana and taking over the Gator 99.5 Facebook page to play some music for you.
2020 Louisiana Showcase Ends Quarter Horse Season in SWLA
We found a live sporting event to go watch outside while enjoying the weather and still being able to social distance.
Live, Not Virtual, Calcasieu Parish Short Film Festival Saturday
We found a live festival that will be a real, in-person event and not virtual.
All Eyes on a Possible One Two Punch in the Tropics
There are two areas of disturbed weather in the Caribbean and Atlantic worth keeping your eye on, Southwest Louisiana.
Watch the Renovations Taking Place at the McNeese Baseball Field
The McNeese Baseball field is getting a major upgrade. Watch Coach Hill give you a tour.