Located along the western edge of Calcasieu Parish, Vinton is home to Delta Downs and is often the first glimpse many visitors from Texas get of Louisiana.
Southwest Louisiana & Lake Charles Closures Due To Nicholas
As of today, Tuesday, September 14th, here are the closures.
Things To Do In Lake Charles & SWLA This Weekend August 6-8
The first weekend of August in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana brings a lot of things to do in the area and we got your list of events.
2021 Marshland Festival Is A Go This Weekend -- Things To Know
We are here to put the rumors to rest, the 2021 Marshland Festival IS HAPPENING this weekend, July 30th and 31st inside the Lake Charles Civic Center.
Win Tickets To The 2021 Marshland Festival and Here Is How
Gator 99.5 has your weekend passes to get you in both days to the festival and here is how to snag yours.
Ronnie Milsap To Headline The Marshland Festival In Lake Charles
Country music legend Ronnie Milsap is coming to Lake Charles and will headline the 2021 Marshland Festival Saturday night July 31st.
Gator 99.5 Taking You To See Pat Green With VIP Status
How would you like to go to the concert and have VIP status? We are doing that for you right here at Gator 99.5!
It's National Fried Chicken Day, Lord Help SWLA
It National Fried Chicken Day which poses the question, have you tried going to a fried chicken shack in town lately?
Calcasieu Sheriff's Office Conducting DWI Checkpoint This Friday
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office has announced they will be conducting a DWI Checkpoint somewhere in the parish this Friday evening, July 2.
Lake Charles Red White Blue & You Celebration Returns
This year's fireworks display will feature choreographed fireworks to the music as we all celebrate our country's independence.
Ben Terry Does Our Weather From Houston While Battling Cancer
In this video, ABC 13 in Houston did a great story about Ben Terry forecasting the weather for SWLA in his hotel room while undergoing treatment for cancer.
Why Are Chicken Restaurant Lines so Long in SWLA?
What's up with the chicken panic? Is there a chicken shortage?
Calcasieu Parish Students Eligible To Eat Free Next School Year
All Calcasieu Parish Students are eligible to eat free for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year.