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
VIDEO: Chaos Erupts on I-10 Near Cities Service With Hit and Run
Warning, lots of adult language in this road rage video.
What is the Actual Story on This Shell Beach Drive Home?
The rumor was that Magic Johnson was building in Lake Charles.
Graves Vandalized At Dutch Cove Cemetery in Sulphur
Vandals have destroyed three different graves since the recent restoration, including what appears to be a child's grave.
VIDEO: St. Bernard Parish Workers Rescue a Cow Stuck in a Tree
"Udderly" crazy!
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.
A Letter to Those That Experienced Hurricane Laura
We helped each other from a simple bottle of water, a shoulder to cry on, cooking food, or just having a semi-cold beer after curfew.
Beautiful Photos of Last Night’s Lightning Storm, and Story Time
Russ shares a childhood story and photos from last night's storm.
Woman Does Milk Crate Challenge in 4″ Heels
Think you can do it? I know I am not trying it, we can leave that to the young ones.
Woman Spots Bobcat Roaming Down Road in Moss Bluff
She snapped a picture of what appears to be a bobcat strolling on by.
Phone Number Begins with 337-988? You’ll Need to Dial a 1 in Oct
Beginning at the end of October, residents with a 337 and 504 prefix to their phone number will have to be reached by adding a 1 in front of their phone number.
Academy Teams With Whataburger: Whata-Clothing Line
Most of the fishing shirts go up to a 3X size, so you better believe I am going to catch one or two for my own collection.
PHOTOS: Big Boy 4014 Tours Lake Charles, Iowa, and Kinder
Your Buddy Russ tells the story of seeing the Big Boy 4014 and shares a gallery of listener photos.
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.
Lake Charles Dog Boarder Picks Up Pooches in a Bus!
There is a doggie daycare bus in Lake Charles and I want on it!
What Are The Glowing Bikes Riding Through Downtown Lake Charles?
They're not aliens nor are they a weird new environmentally friendly biker gang.
CPSB VS Parents On Masks In School and Punishments For Not Using
The student is then placed in isolation for one day.
The 2nd Most Expensive House in Lake Charles
Sometimes second place is just as good.
Clay Higgins to Speak at Lake Charles Town Hall Meeting
He eventually became known as the "Cajun John Wayne" after his parish Crime Stopper videos became viral
Angola Rodeo is Still Moving Forward With a Few Ticket Changes
They are still going with their original plan of selling just a single ticket to get into the rodeo and the hobby craft area.
YouTuber Videos the Inside of the Abandoned Lacassine Waterpark
Pictures and video of the inside of the Lacassine Water Park