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
UPDATE: Lake Charles Man Missing
This man was last seen at Moss Regional Hospital yesterday around noon. He was there for treatment and may have wandered off. If you live in or travel through that area ... maybe you have seen him.
Lake Charles Fugitive Makes FBI Top Ten Most Wanted List
His crime is particularly heinous. He allegedly broke in to the 26 year old women's home, raped her then brutally stabbed her in front of her 4 year old step-son. That was in 2008 and he is still on the run.
Kid’s See Movies On The Big Screen For $1 This Summer.
Having kids out of school can be challenging and expensive. We have a solution to both problems. Take them to a day time showing of a classic (G and PG rated) movies for only $1.
New Louisiana Law prohibits Social Network Use While Driving
Weather it's twitter or facebook; it is illegal to post on your social network while driving in Louisiana. Yesterday Governor Jindal signed a Senate Bill (#147) by Sen. Erdey that prohibits any device from being used to access, read, or post to a social networking site while operating a motor vehicle.
Saints Start Practice for 2013!
Last year was a season all Saints fans want to forget. The best way to forget last year is to work for a better year this season. The Saints have many improvements before they ever hit the field. They hit the practice field today.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Phones Out of Service Tonight at Midnight
The phones for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office will be out of order tonight from midnight till five a.m. tomorrow(2/26) morning.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning For Allen Parish!
This warning means there IS a sever thunderstorm in Allen parish. Read on for the storm's path and more information.
I-10 Closed 8 Hours Today … Now Open
Yesterday I made a trip fro Beaumont to Lake Charles and saw this 18 Wheeler in the ditch. It was upside down and in a deep ditch about three quarter miles West of the Texas state line. Getting it out of that ditch had the interstate closed (westbound) for eight hours today..
Wreck on I-10 West Closes One Lane … Backs up Traffic
We had no wrecks this morning in fog so thick that visibility was reduced to near zero. Then on a bright and clear afternoon a wreck closes one lane on I-10 west
President Obama Stumbles During Oath of Office [VIDEO]
You are being sworn in as the President of the United States. You don't want to stumble on the words "United States." Oops!
President Obama Issues Gun Mandates by Executive Order
President Barack Obama has issued an executive order with 23 gun control mandates. How will they affect you and your family?
More Rain This Morning for Southwest Louisiana. Flood Watch and Warnings Continue
The rain is moving in from Texas this morning as the Flood Watch for Southwest Louisiana continues at least through 6 PM tonight,. With the rain comes dropping temperatures as a cold front moves through.