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
Reeves, Louisiana Featured on Jeopardy
Did you know Reeves, Louisiana had the mark of the beast for a telephone prefix?
2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Canceled
CEO, Chris Boleman, made the official announcement confirming all activities for the rodeo are canceled for the 2021 season.
Popeyes Says Bye to Cajun Rice and Green Beans
We are now forced to quit the Cajun concoction cold turkey.
The Twisted Police Chief Love Story Taking the Internet By Storm
Wife, girlfriends, fiancées, vacations. A love story that ends with a simple Facebook post.
McNeese Football Shows Off Stadium Recovery
It truly is a good feeling to see progress being made as it gets ready for another season of football.
Skip Bertman Former LSU Baseball Coach Hospitalized
Born 1938 in Michigan, Bertman led the Tigers for 18 years as the head coach. LSU would take home quite a few victories during Bertman's regime.
LSU Updates Their TV Broadcast Game Schedule
There are still a few times and stations TBD, but it is a bit further along than before.
Jim Cantore Spotted All Around Lake Charles
The man himself has decided to grace us with his presence in Lake Charles.
NASA Says Asteroid Headed Toward Earth
Don't freak out. You have a better chance of the ice cream machine working at McDonald's than this thing coming to hit us.
What Happens If Two Hurricanes Combine? A Fujiwhara Effect Forms
Why? Cause it's 2020
Saints Cancel Team’s Four Pre-season Games
The New Orleans Saints have canceled all four of their preseason games for the 2020-2021 season.
Louisiana Bar Owners File Lawsuit Against State
The closure by the governor comes after recent reports showed bars have become concentrated hot spots for spreading of the virus.