Hi, y’all. My name is Kassie, and I am from good old Southwest Louisiana. I was born in Texas, adopted as a baby, and raised in Sulphur. I graduated from Sulphur High School and study Mass Communications at McNeese State University, Geaux Pokes! My mother and father both worked for the Calcasieu Parish school system for many years. Music was a staple in my house between my father who introduced me to old country and my mother who loved swamp pop to ‘50s. There was nothing better than sitting at the camp as a kid listening to music while dad would fry up some fish and throw back a few cold ones. We would eat and dance the night away. My own slice of heaven is right here in Southwest Louisiana. I am excited to be a part of the Gator 99.5 family and can’t wait to meet the best listeners in SWLA.
Kassie
Louisiana State Website to Help Businesses Reopen
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has launched a convenient website to help businesses with the reopening process.
Golden Nugget Beach Opening May 6
Bill's Bar and Burger, located on the beach at Golden Nugget will open May 6.
CPSB Releases List of Smart Bus Locations Offering Free Wi-Fi
The buses will be available for use Monday through Friday between 8:00am to 3:00pm.
SETX Man Accused of Violating Social Distancing Receives Justice
A southeast Texas man was given a citation by a local police officer for apparently violating social distancing guidelines. The officer cited Justin VanDevender for going into a HEB plus with a friend.
Not Wearing a Face Mask at Work Could Lead to Six Months in Jail
Starting today on May 1, 2020, all employees must wear face masks if they come in contact with the public. Disobeying could result in a misdemeanor charge.
National Travel and Tourism Week Starts Next Week in Lake Charles
Visit Lake Charles wants to highlight the start of National Travel and Tourism Week by inviting people to celebrate virtually.
Should Louisiana Offer Tuition Free School for Essential Workers?
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has decided to start a program in her state offering tuition-free education to all essential workers.
Twelve Louisiana Children Have Gone Missing in Two Months
According to the National Center for Missing or Exploited Children (NCMEC) roughly 800,000 children are reported missing each year in the United States, which is about 2,000 a day. A large number of these are stranger abductions cases.
Barbe Senior Selected for Cooke College Scholarship
Barbe High school senior, Issac Broussard, is one of two applicants chosen from Louisiana for the Cooke College Scholarship.
No Restrictions: Louisiana Can Cross Texas State Line Friday
Greg Abbott has singed an executive order that will allow travelers from Louisiana and New Orleans to cross the state line with no restrictions.
Ten Scary Stories from Louisiana Folklore
Growing up in Louisiana, I was told many stories by family members to frighten me or to straighten me up. The one story I was deathly afraid of was the Rougarou.
Drive-In Movie Theaters Might Make a Comeback
Drive-in theaters would give viewers a chance to be in a large venue while still practicing proper social distancing.