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
Luke Combs Announces 2020 Tour Dates in Houston
The tour is set to kick off February 7, 2020 in Columbia, MO, but it will be making its way close to our area.
Shaquille O’Neal Will DJ After LSU Game in Baton Rouge
Apparently Shaq is a DJ
Five Part Documentary About Jennings 8 Starts Tonight on Showtime
The documentary will dive further into the mystery than the book does.
The Total is in, LSU Fans Drank a LOT of Beer Saturday
During last Saturday's game, LSU fans proved that they were excited for the new beverage availbility
Video of Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Plane Crash
all souls on board were able to escape the plane once it crashed including the family dog
Luke Combs Announces New Album Release Date
Recently, he has been singing entire songs while he sits around writing and then posts them for the world to see.
Pet Bird Bobs Along to Travis Matte
Watch Broussard's bird, named Bird, jamming out to Travis Matte.
Video Surfaces of Gibson Destroying Hundreds of Guitars
The sounds in this video can be felt in your soul as the guitars are crushed under the tracks.
Luke Combs Explains How to Properly Shotgun a Beer
If this country thing doesn't take off for him, he would make one heck of a teacher!
Luke Combs Posts New Song Tease On Twitter
He seems to be to Country music as glitter is to the craft world.
Country Kid Mason Ramsey is Still a Thing?
I have to admit, it's pretty catchy. If he can hold on to his momentum a little longer until his voice drops, we might be seeing more and more of him.
SEC Removes Ban on Booze Inside of Stadiums
SEC games might get a bit more interesting for fans.
Gyth Rigdon Coming to Alexandria, LA
Featuring Koe Wetzel, 2x World Champion Chris Shivers, and SWLA's very own Gyth Rigdon.
Midland’s Mr Lonely Stars Dennis Quaid and is 100% 90’s Country
The band plays on as the video portrays every 90's blockbuster movie effect under the sun, furthering the fact that Midland is reaching back to a retro-style album perhaps.
Aaron Lewis Storms Off Stage Again
This past weekend, it happened again.
Lake Charles to Host 2020 Olympic Boxing Trials
Announced this morning, Lake Charles will be the home to the 2020 Olympic Boxing Trials and National Championships.
Prepare Yourself, Taco King Cakes Are A Thing
Commence drooling in 3, 2, 1...
Mardi Gras Pick Up Lines
"Is your name Friday? Cause you sure look good"
Oscar Mayer is Hiring “Hotdoggers” to Drive the Weinermobile
It's a job that perhaps some of us at one point in our lives (well, at least mine) wanted.
Flying With a Country Legend, and Taking His First Selfie
When Sulphur resident Layne Hardin hopped on an airplane today, I am pretty sure he didn't expect to have a seat next to a Country legend.