Russ was the afternoon host on Gator 99.5. His energy and quick wit made him a listener favorite here in SWLA on their drive home from work. Russ never met a stranger, and he was the kind of guy that could light up any room no matter what was going on. His laugh was infectious, and he had impeccable timing for the perfectly placed joke and occasional zinger. Radio was his passion since he was a small child. Before becoming a Radio DJ, Russ worked as the entertainment director at a local casino, an event Emcee, and as a mobile DJ at many SWLA events. Russ passed away on March 31, 2023, around 2:30 pm surrounded by his loved ones.
Buddy Russ
Having Issues Trying to Watch Yellowstone, and Confused?
What subscription do we need and do not need? This is getting insane.
End Your Relationship With Love Bugs With This Repellent
Luckily, we are almost out of their voyeuristic season, but this will be helpful in the future when they make their way back to remind us they get luckier than we do most of the time.
Hurricane Renovation in Lake Charles Home Makes Unique Discovery
Handwritten in pencil and well preserved is "Dr. H. Csg". Turns out it means something way different!
Yesterday’s Rain Meant Backyard Fishing for this Hackberry Man
When your backyard floods, you grab a beer and a fishing pole and see what happens.
Lafayette Satire FB Page Suggests Atchafalaya Speeding Challenge
I really got to thinking that instead of a new I-10 bridge in Lake Charles, maybe WE just build a giant ramp across the Calcasieu River and let people take a chance on it.
Some Lucky Lake Charles People Got a Preview of the Mexican Pizza
Here's how to get your early access to Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza
Lake Charles Woman Finds Giant Funyun in Her Bag
Now, I want to go feel all of the Funyun bags to see if I can find a needle in an onion stack!
Photos: Lake Charles Area Hit Hard With Multiple Tornadoes
Multiple tornadoes touched down across Lake Charles, pictures of the damage.
18-Wheeler Runs Off I-10 Overpass at Hwy 90/Fruge St.
Currently, traffic on I-10 east is flowing again, but DOT says that the traffic on Highway 90 is still being diverted around.
Lake Charles’ Favorite Skeleton Family Returns for Halloween!
The Skellingtons show off their outfits and activities from the first day of October all the way to the end as they share their family photos with us regularly.
How Much Is the Bounty on Brian Laundrie?
What started as a good gesture from the Laundrie's neighbors of $5,000 has now been added to as the days turned into weeks.
Vegan Gumbo and Jambalaya? It’s a Thing AND Has Tomatoes!
Seeing things like this just makes me wonder if people in other places buy this, try and cook it, hate it, and think we just eat horrible food.
Husband Fakes Accident on Security Cam So Wife Can Leave Work
Is this the perfect plan to get your spouse out of work?
I-10 West Bound N. Lakeshore Drive Ramp Now Open
Things will also be getting a bit worse for Moss Bluff goers, Sam Houston Jones Parkway will be closing beginning at 1:45pm
I-10 Bridge in Flames Currently in Lake Charles
There is no more information at this time on whether the bridge will be immediately reopening after the accident is cleared up due to the fire and spillage.
Country Singer Casey Peveto Snags a Monster Gator
Apparently, if you don't need a backhoe to pull it out of the boat, it's not big enough for these guys!
Message In a Bottle Found on Holly Beach: Heartbreaking Letters
A story of lost love that will break your heart.
This Website Lets You Get Buc-ee’s Snacks Delivered to Your Door
Shut up and take our money!
Chief Meteorologist Wade Hampton Debunks Viral Hurricane Forecast
My favorite line that he ends with seems like he has taken a note from his co-worker Ben Terry.
Isle of Capri Shows off New Horseshoe Casino Lake Charles
The thing that makes me giggle is that I have to wonder if the locals, like myself, will still refer to it as the Isle of Capri.