Scott Lewis

Mardi Gras parade routes will be shifting this year, thanks to construction in the downtown area. The City of Lake Charles and Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana released the new route map yesterday.

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According to this little story making its way around Facebook, if you type in the last three digits of your cell phone number into a Facebook comment, Facebook will tell you the secret name of your phone. Sounds suspicious, doesn’t it? Well, I was suspicious ... but as it turns out, it works, it's safe – and it’s kind of cool.

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Not only the same guy at No. 1, but even for the same song! Wale keeps rollin' with "Lotus Flower Bomb" topping the charts for the second straight month here at 107 JAMZ! Neither Drake (at No. 2 with "Make Me Proud") nor Young Jeezy (at No. 3 with "I Do") could do the deed. Can he hold it for another month? Here's 107 JAMZ's top songs as we start off February.

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Sometimes, you have to do a little digging to find the great stuff hiding in your hometown. And that's just because you take things for granted -- after a while, you think you know your town so well. BUT, every now and then, you surprise yourself and realize there's been a hidden gem hanging around all along.

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UPDATE 10:10 a.m. -- DeQuincy Memorial representatives confirmed that they are evacuating some patients to Vinton after a portion of the roof was blown off the facility. The hospital, however, is still open and receiving patients as needed.

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Virginia Tech appears to be reliving its worst nightmare as reports of a shooting have placed the university under lockdown.

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Beyonce's pregnant and she's still running rings around the industry. Mrs. Jay-Z holds down the top spot this month with "Party." Her husband and his new partner in rhyme, Kanye West, are right behind, but Wale's "Lotus Flower Bomb" is threatening to unseat the titans of hip-hop. Here's 107 JAMZ's top 40 songs as we head into the final month of the year!

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UPDATE, 9:45 P.M. :  Jennings Police report Bralon Edwards was found safe and returned to his parents.

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Technology has given us wonderful things, like the fake Christmas tree. And yes, while the plastic tree is convenient as heck – let’s face it – it’s just not the same as having a REAL tree. And there’s no tree like one freshly cut straight out of the ground at a Christmas tree farm. As the holiday approaches, here’s our list of top local Christmas tree farms where you can do-it-yourself. You might have to drive for some of them, but it’s an experience unlike any other.

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The clock is ticking for you to get advance tickets for the first Louisiana Throwdown, set for Saturday at Isle of Capri Casino in Westlake. After 5:30 p.m. today, you'll lose your chance to buy and print out your tickets online ... and you'll have to pay regular price, just like everyone else. Yikes. Might want to get a move on.

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It’s hard not to like Thanksgiving. Food … family … football … what more do ya want? But let’s face it – cooking a Thanksgiving dinner isn’t exactly a cake walk. (Mmmm. Cake.) In fact, sometimes, it’s a downright pain in the turkey baster. But look, going to a restaurant for Turkey Day dinner shouldn’t carry a stigma. It’s actually kind of smart, especially if you have the cooking skills I do. Should I cook for my family and risk poisoning them all, ending our day of thanks in the emergency room? Or should I let the professionals handle this? I think you know where I’m going with this.

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How many times have you said this to yourself?

“You know, I always enjoy hearing Gator 99.5 radio legend Dale Mann, but I’m so disappointed that he gave up his rap career.”

I know I say it, like, three times a day easy. And heck, if Tupac Shakur (dead since 1996, thank you very much) can release new albums and dirty videos from beyond the grave, why can’t Dale Mann -- especially since Dale’s alive? (Don’t worry. There are no Dale Mann dirty videos. Phew.) Our sister station shared this with us, and we can’t help but share it with you. Who knows what else lurks in the vaults? Just take a listen for yourself, and you'll ask, "Was this recorded by Usher or Dale Mann?" Oh, we’ll never tell.

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