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
Lableu Settlement 3 Year Old Dies in Accidental Shooting — Sheriff’s Office Investigating
In my opinion there is nothing wrong with owning guns. My wife and I both own a gun. With gun ownership comes responsibility. The main responsibility is to make sure no one is accidentally hurt by your gun.Leaving loaded guns within the reach of children has lead to a Lebleu Settlement child's death...
Tim Tebow Coming to Lake Charles
Former NFL Quarterback and now ESPN college football commentator Tim Tebow will be in Lake Charles on April 10th. You can be a part of his "Night of Inspiration."
Benson Sanity Hearing Proceedings Begin Today
Is New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson mentally fit to make business decisions? A New Orleans judge will decide that question.
What Your Zip Code Says About You
Do you live in 70605? This zip code is made up of 21% Exurbanites, 14% midlife Constants and 12% Emerald City. What does that mean? Can you look up your zip code? Read on my friend.
Can Obscene Lyrics Be Banned from Parade Floats?
Though it is not a written law ... the city of St. Martinville has banned "rap music with vulgar lyrics" from it's Mardi Gras parade. This has upset the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana.
Jo-El Sonnier Could Win Grammy Tonight
68 year old Jo-El Sonnier has recorded 32 albums and performed in 27 countries since starting his career in the 60s. Tonight he may win a Grammy.
Airshow Returns to Lake Charles and Chennault in October
The 2013 Airshow at Chennault drew about 25,000 people according to the Lake Charles American Press then there was no airshow last year. The air show is set to return October 24th-25th this year.
Ladies Please Tell Us What You Want for Valentine’s Day
Ladies let's talk and be real. If it was left up to us men you would always get lingerie for Valentine's day. Please take this poll and tell us what you really want.
Louisiana Next to Last in States That Confront Bullies in School
I remember being bullied like it was yesterday. It happened so often in junior high and elementary school that I was dreading my first year of high school. A lot of Louisiana kids are suffering through the same thing now as a current survey ranks our state as next to last in controlling bullying.
New Orleans Tourism Group to Pay $2.5 Million for Police Patrols
I can remember President Reagan telling Americans that they should be responsible for helping each other instead of the counting on the government for everything. This would be a perfect example of that
Sarah Hudek Becomes Louisiana’s First Female Colligate Baseball Player
Bossier City Community College has signed a new left handed pitcher and it's the first time in Louisiana history that a female has signed to play college baseball.
Help Catch a Counterfeit Debit Card Thief
Your debit card has replaced cash if you are like most of us. It is how you pay for almost everything. Would you be upset if someone was using a counterfeit copy of it to shop with? Help us catch this thief!