9+ hour, 51+ min ago   (235+ words) Louisiana [KNGT-FM] - Louisiana has given the world countless musical styles, but few are as uniquely homegrown as Swamp Pop. Born in South Louisiana in the late 1950s, the genre blends rock 'n' roll, rhythm and blues, country, and Cajun influences into…...

2+ hour, 22+ min ago   (247+ words) Gator 99.5 Louisiana Gas Prices Drop Slightly; Here’s Where to Find the Cheapest Gas in SWLA (August 6th) LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA - If you’re planning to hit the road this week, you may be happy to know gas prices have dropped slightly across…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (309+ words) Dallas, Texas - The Lake Charles comedy scene has continued to rise over the last few years. We love to see when a local hits the big stage and kills it. This week, one of Southwest Louisiana's own, Jacob Guidry, made…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (246+ words) Lake Charles, LA [KNGT-FM] - Country music fans in Southwest Louisiana have another exciting concert to add to their calendars. Veteran country entertainer Neal McCoy is set to make his return to Lake Charles for a live performance at the Golden…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (305+ words) Lake Charles, Louisiana - Communities all across the State and Country are coming together for a night against crime with National Night Out set for Tuesday, August 4th. We've compiled a list of all the National Night Out events happening around Southwest…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (264+ words) Lake Charles, LA [KNGT-FM] - Drivers who regularly travel across the Calcasieu River (Moss Bluff) Bridge should prepare for slower commutes next week as temporary lane closures are scheduled to begin in early August. Signs have already been placed at both…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (357+ words) KNGT | Lake Charles, LA — Around Southwest Louisiana, when one of our own is hurting, folks don't spend much time asking what needs to be done. They just show up. That's exactly what's gonna happen on Saturday, September 26, when friends, family,…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (441+ words) LOUISIANA - When you think about living in Louisiana, especially during the dog days of summer, you probably assume air conditioning is a basic requirement in every rental home or apartment. Surprisingly, that's not the case. A legal expert says Louisiana…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (216+ words) Benoit Motors is very active in the community, and the Benoit Family owns a few dealerships across the State of Louisiana, including the new store they purchased in DeRidder. Owner Jason Benoit recently announced they have bought Hixson Chevrolet and…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (403+ words) (KMDL-FM) The United States Department of Energy has placed Louisiana and 16 other states under an emergency order that would allow a major utility to activate idle power sources to prevent heatwave-related blackouts. All of Louisiana is currently under a heat…...