I was born in Gulfport, Miss., and am the oldest male of a family with five kids. I am a military brat and no stranger to moving. My dad is from Louisiana and I learned the Louisiana lifestyle at an early age. I have been married to Sandy for over 25 years and have one son and one daughter. I moved to Lake Charles in 1984 and spent five years at Bayou 104, then 11 years at LA 99 and two years at KQ-98. I also worked for Clear Channel in Beaumont, KQIS in Lafayette and Citadel Broadcasting in Baton Rouge. Most of my career has been spent along the Gulf Coast. I have worked on the air through seven hurricanes and an ice storm. I was very humbled when awarded the Allstate Insurance Good Hands Award for my efforts with the Clear Channel Beaumont team while covering Hurricane Rita. Only seven non-insurance agents have ever received that award. I love to fish (and have my secret spots in the lake and river system) and I'm a big baseball and football fan. I coached Little League Baseball for 10 years, and kids’ basketball for two years, producing a 22-0 championship team! I'm very glad to be back in Lake Charles, working with long-time friends.
Don Rivers
Drew Brees and Odell Beckam Set One Handed Catch Record [Video]
Drew Brees will have his own chapter in the NFL Records book. Odell Beckham Jr is just getting started. The two combined to set another record..
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s DWI Checkpoint Poll Results
There were no DWI checkpoints this weekend. You would have read a warning prior to the checkpoint. That is how they deter impaired driving. It seems most of you agree.
Louisiana 3rd in Inappropriate Teacher Student Relationships — Arkansas Teachers Told to Wear Underwear
Well here we go again. Here's another embarrassing factoid from the state of Louisiana. Thank God Arkansas is there looking even worse (if that's possible.)
Creole Nature Trail App Now Available
There is an App for that! There is an App for everything! Now there is an App for the Creole Nature Trail. It's like having your own personal guide who does the tour on your time.
February Events at the Children’s Museum
Have your kids been to the Children's Museum of Lake Charles? There are always fun activities planned for kids. The month of February is going to be action packed!
Become a Notary With Course Offered at McNeese
We all could use some extra funds. Here's a way to earn some extra money. You could;d become a notary. There is a test though so you need to be prepared. McNeese is offering a class to prepare you.
Four Louisiana Cities Make Best Football Cities List
Wallet Hub has ranked America's best and worst cities for football. The good news is that no Louisiana cities made the "worst" list and four Louisiana cities made the "best" list.
Historic New Orleans Cemetery Closed to Unguided Tourist
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The Louisiana State Police and Secret Service are investigating and ATM scheme along the I-10 corridor. Some customers debit card numbers and pin numbers may have been compromised
Are DWI Checkpoints Effective or Harassment?
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Department did a DWI checkpoint last week in Westlake. Our story drew a facebook comment calling these checkpoints "harassment." How do you feel?
Lake Charles Man Gets Third DWI While Driving on Flat Tire
I don't write about every DWI even though it is a serious crime. You pay the price, correct what caused the mistake and move on. That's what most people do; but when it happens three time it indicates a complete disregard for the law and the safety of others
Over 700 Vehicles Checked at DWI Checkpoint
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office is making our community safer with DWI checkpoints. This past Friday deputies checked over seven hundred vehicles in Westlake. Here are the results.