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Help kids in Calcasieu Parish have a merry Christmas! Find the date, time, and details to give or receive holiday gifts

If you bring any of these things, get ready to get disowned.

The CPKC Holiday Train returns to Louisiana with seven festive stops, live music, and support for local food banks. See the full 2025 schedule and locations.

In a heartbreaking turn of events, a young officer's life was cut short while on the job. Let's take a moment to reflect on the risks they face daily.

As Thanksgiving nears, Louisiana's unique spirit shines through, reminding us of the little blessings we often take for granted every day.

Gathering together to remember a hero—this Sunday, the community of Vivian will light candles and share heartfelt memories for Officer Marc Brock.

After voters rejected a sales tax, TPSO posted that “just 9 deputies” protect 139,000 residents. The post drew mixed reactions.

A deadly Baton Rouge domestic-violence attack ended with a stabbing, intentional crash, and the suspect setting himself on fire.

A recall on an infant formula has shaken the community, with health authorities urging vigilance and swift action from caregivers.

Travel headache update! The national TSA crisis lingers, but SHV is "smooth sailing." Use the local advantage, but plan for long lines when flying home from a major hub.

The Cowboys are riding high on a two-game win streak, and there’s a buzz in the air as they get ready for UTRGV.

If you own a Toyota you need to look into this recall as engines may lose power and could cause you to crash.

Thanksgiving fun with Gator 99.5! Listen to win a free turkey and holiday seasoning.

Back in 2019, Bossier City was buzzing as Donald Trump rallied support for a Governor's race. But it was someone else that Trump brought on stage who would see political ascension

A school bus caught fire on Friday morning and it shut down I-49 during the morning commute.

Joe Nichols is set to perform in Lake Charles in December but before that, he is stopping to visit us here at Gator 99.5

Here's what's going on for November 14th-16th.

Families across Louisiana can breathe a little easier as much-needed SNAP benefits arrive next week, easing worries about food security during tough times.

AT&T settles $177M for data breaches; millions of mobile customers may claim payouts. Class-action suits stem from 2019, 2025 hacks.

Louisiana SNAP recipients will soon receive full November benefits as LDH prepares to distribute 100% of funds this week.

Shine bright this Thanksgiving Eve at Lafayette’s Camellia Crossing Gleaux Run—support cancer services while enjoying food, music, and a night of fun.

With opening day just around the corner, the thrill of the hunt is mixed with a cautionary tale about a peculiar parasite affecting ducks.

Remember the Grand Bal XIX? That dazzling night in 2010 was a magical evening. Proving again that The Krewe of Centaur knows how to make unforgettable memories.

A St. Landry Parish couple is facing charges after allegedly firing at a garbage truck near Opelousas early Thursday morning.