I'm a Jennings, La., native who started in radio while in high school in 1995. I got a bachelor’s degree in broadcasting in 2002 – which would have been a brilliant career move if this was 1972. I moved halfway across the nation in a hatchback with a diabetic cat to be in El Paso. I've worked under a variety of different radio names in the last 15 years, probably because I'm also secretly a spy. I once met Laura Bush and took a picture of her hot-pink toenails – true story. I'm pretty much a big ol’ geek (or is it a spaz?), and I'm kinda funny lookin’.
Scott Lewis
Rosepine Couple Arrested After Their 10-Month-Old Child Tests Positive for Meth
This Rosepine couple ended up in the slammer after Vernon Parish authorities not only busted them with over $5,700 worth of meth. but also determined that their child had been exposed to it. KPLC reports that their 10-month-old baby tested positive for the drug.
Chubby Carrier Advises You to ‘Be Who You Is’ — Zydeco Storytellers, Episode 6 [VIDEO]
Zydeco music has come a long way in the last century, and who knows where it will go in the next 100 years. But one thing will always remain the same, according to Grammy winner Chubby Carrier -- if you want to make a mark on music, you can't copy other people. You have to remain true to yourself.
Zydeco Leaves the Living Room and Goes International — Zydeco Storytellers, Episode 5 [VIDEO]
Before Zydeco artists were getting feet moving in clubs worldwide, it was largely an in-home phenomenon. For a young Chubby Carrier, it was nothing for his family to empty a room and turn it into a dance floor.
UPDATE: Louisiana Public and Private Schools to Now Have Separate Playoffs in High School Football
After years of debate, the LHSAA has decided to have separate playoffs in high school football -- one for private schools, and one for public schools. This could change state championships in Louisiana forever.
What Do Accordions and Snap Beans Have in Common? — Zydeco Storytellers, Episode 4 [VIDEO]
The word "Zydeco" only goes back 50 years or so, but the roots of the music are ancient. How can one style of music have roots in Germany, France, Italy, the Caribbean and America all at the same time? Chubby Carrier explains.
What’s It Like to Win a Grammy? — Zydeco Storytellers, Episode 3 [VIDEO]
For Chubby Carrier, winning a Grammy Award was the culmination of a life-long dream -- not only for himself, but for the generations of musicians that preceded him. But it was bittersweet, because his Grammy win also came the same year his parents passed away.
The Offshore Lounge in Lawtell Was a Zydeco Breeding Ground — Zydeco Storytellers, Episode 2 [VIDEO]
Could you imagine just walking into a club and jamming with your Zydeco heroes? Well, for Grammy-winner Chubby Carrier, it was just another Thursday night. His father's legendary club, the Offshore Lounge, was basically Ground Zero of today's Zydeco explosion.
Lake Charles Man Charged with Beating Girlfriend and Killing Her Dog
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Deputies say a Lake Charles man beat his girlfriend by punching her and slamming her hands in a door. Then, for an encore, he allegedly slammed her dog against a wall until he killed it.
Chubby Carrier Chases the ‘Blue Runner’ — Zydeco Storytellers, Episode 1 [VIDEO]
Welcome to our web series, "Zydeco Storytellers!" All this week, Chubby Carrier is going to talk about the roots of his music, his relationship with the family members that introduced him to Creole and Zydeco music, and what it's like to win a Grammy Award. But first, let's talk about snakes!
Moss Regional to be Taken Over By Lake Charles Memorial — Will Stay a Charity Hospital
With the State of Louisiana slowly dismantling the LSU Hospital system, employees and patients at Moss Regional Hospital here in Lake Charles are being spared the axe. Memorial Hospital will be taking over the charity hospital after an announcement made today.
Bad Lip Reading Takes on the NFL, and It’s Awesome [VIDEO]
If you've never seen a video by the guys at Bad Lip Reading, you're missing some of the finer videos in life. They take actual footage, turn off the sound and then re-record the audio after "reading lips." The results are unbelievable, funny and sometimes downright weird.
Where To Get Flu Shots in Lake Charles and Sulphur
It's not too late to get your flu shot -- and in fact, if you're going to get one, you might as well do it now. Luckily, there are plenty of places you can go besides your doctor's office to get a fast, safe shot. We've put together a list of places with some help from Healthmap.com.