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
Upcoming Christmas Fun Around the Area
There is no shortage of great Christmas fun in the area
Sulphur Goes All Out For Christmas
The City of Sulphur goes all out for Christmas.
The Strange Disappearance of Felisha Scroggins
Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office asking for help in locating missing Leesville woman and daughter.
Kiwanis Coats for Kids Project Sets Goal of 1,500 Coats
Help the Kiwanis distribute 1,500 coats to needy families this year.
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Athlete of the Week — Hadley Warner
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Great Economic News for SWLA
Just in time for our sesquicentennial celebration: More great economic news.
Lake Charles Makes the List of Most Romantic Cities
The new list of Most Romantic Cities is out and Lake Charles made the Top 5
Scam Warning — Post-Flood Scammers
Now that the floods have passed, the scammers have moved in. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
UPDATE: 18 Wheeler Falls from I-10 Bridge, Driver Charged [VIDEO]
More developments from Thursday night's bridge crash.
Percy Sledge Dead at Age 73 [VIDEO]
One of American music's biggest (and maybe most underrated) icons passed away at the age of 73 this morning -- Percy Sledge.