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
Historic New Orleans Cemetery Closed to Unguided Tourist
If you want to just go walk through the St. Louis No. 1 Cemetery in New Orleans ... You better do it before March. After that the famous New Orleans Cemetery will be off limits to unguided tourist
Has Your Debit Card Number and Pin Been Stolen? State Police Investigating ATMs Along I-10
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.
Don Rivers Fixes the Washing Machine and is A Heroe [VIDEO]
Sometimes a man just needs to fix something! It matters not that it is something his wife has ask him to fix for months. The victory is still as sweet. I am such a man. I have pulled off a fix of historic proportions.
Benson Will to Obama Race Relations — This Week’s Listener Poll Results
One of our weekly polls went the way the national polls are going only stronger; the other poll shows no love for a Benson's third wife. Here are the results.
210 Bridge Lane Closures Monday
It will be a long time before we forget about the delays caused by last week's bomb threat on the I-210 Bridge. Not only was I-10 a parking lot; but side streets were also clogged. The commute to work that morning was a nightmare and more is coming.
Should Tom Benson Leave His Teams to His Third Wife or Kids? [POLL]
It's no secret that Tom Benson's third wife (Gayle) and his kids(Daughter and two grand kids) do not get along. His announcement earlier this week that he was leaving his teams to his third wife did not set too well with his kids. So what do you think about this mess?
Help Needed for Louisiana High School Championships to be Held at Burton Coliseum
So you know the lake area like the back of your hand. You love people and would make a great tour guide and planner. The Louisiana High School Athletic Association needs you to help.
Street Musicians Can Now Ply Their Trade on Ryan Street and at the Civic Center
The downtown section of Ryan street has come to life over the last few years. More businesses have moved in and there pedestrian activity like the area has not seen in years. Restaurants and bars have joined the shops and made the area an entertainment hub for day time and evening hours. Now the entertainment moves to the street corners.
New App Shows Lake Charles History on Your Phone
You don't need a history book to get Lake Charles history now. All you need for a local history lesson is your phone and the "Lake Charles Historic Tour" app.