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KNGT | Lake Charles, LA — I don't know about y'all, but it feels like summer just started, and now we're already talking about getting the kids ready to head back to school. Around here in Southwest Louisiana, the time has come that we all hate, the dreaded "Get back to the Routine" days. This normally ...

Hundreds of Gator 99.5 listeners voted for the Southwest Louisiana restaurants they wish would reopen. See which local favorite claimed the top spot.

Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana have produced some recognizable names in Hollywood and entertainment. See some of the famous people who have roots in the region.

Some of Lake Charles' oldest homes, churches, and public buildings have survived fires, hurricanes, and more than a century of Louisiana history.

Southwest Louisiana is in for a scorching weekend with highs in the mid-90s, extreme UV levels, and almost no rain to cool things down.

Rare photos from 1970, pulled from a Cameron Parish Centennial Time Capsule, show a Southwest Louisiana landscape that storms and erosion have since reshaped.

SWLA starts with Friday storms, then turns into a perfect weekend. The Cajun Weekend Weather Report breaks it all down.

Southwest Louisiana seniors are planning big graduation trips. From Orlando to Paris, here are the top destinations students are choosing in 2026 to celebrate the end of high school.

Think you know crabbing? This simple Southwest Louisiana method using chicken necks is going viral and bringing families back to the marsh.

SWLA faces a warm, stormy weekend with daily rain chances. The Cajun Weekend Weather Report shows how to plan around scattered thunderstorms.

SWLA starts the weekend warm and sunny before showers return Sunday. The Cajun Weekend Weather Report breaks down what to expect and how to plan ahead.

Getting ready for Mardi Gras in Southwest Louisiana? Here’s your complete tailgating checklist so you don’t forget the essentials, food, and survival gear for parade day.