Sam Stokes

(Photo by David McNew/Getty Images) The following schools will be closing due to anticipated severe weather: Schools: Lafayette Parish will be closed Thursday. Diocese of Lafayette announced all Catholic schools throughout the eight civil parishes of the diocese will be closed on Thursday ... Read More ...

Sandbags will be available at the following locations: 1. Acadia Parish Church Point Sandbags will be available for pickup at the city barn at 125 S. Guidry Street on Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m. Residents will be required to bag their own bags ...

Middle School. That sweet moment of beautiful clarity before hormones came along and messed everything up. When stickers were awesome and the Disney Channel was the best thing on TV. The good old days before real responsibility when your biggest fear in life was not being invited to someone's birthday party. If you miss t ...

In conjunction with a source that has requested to remain anonymous, Our team of researchers has uncovered the groundbreaking news that American gold medal swimmer Ryan Lochte is actually the alter ego of mild mannered KATC meterologist Dave Baker.

The official start of summer is only days away, and while some are excited for the sunniest of seasons, others are all to aware of the constant dangers presented by the summer sun. The grads may be glad and the beaches may be bustling, but summer time is not all sunshine and frozen concoctions ...

When studying the wave of violent zombie-like attacks that have captivated the nation in recent weeks, one reoccurring similarity becomes clear. In each case the violent perpetrators were believed to be under the influence of a drug known innocently as ‘Bath Salts’. But what a ...

Let’s be honest. Most of what we say on a daily basis is complete nonsense. Between complaining about last night’s American Idol results, and discussing the pros and cons of choosing Taco Bell over Subway for lunch, we tend to say a lot of dumb stuff...

It's vacation time, Acadiana! As the summer sun slowly assumes it's position, the mass exodus along I-10 will soon be underway. Every day, more and more people packed SUVs will be spotted carrying vacationers every which direction. Facebook ...

Festival International is here and the excitement is reaching its fever pitch. With so many bands from so many parts of the world appearing over the many Festival International stages it can be hard to keep up with everyone. Here is a list of a few bands you won’t want to miss...

Since the increased security and airport restrictions that came about after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001, air passengers can understandably at times be a bit uneasy. But one would expect for the crew to manage to keep it together. In a breaking news story, reports have surfaced of a Jet Blue pilot seemingly losing his mind mid flight...

If you’ve read Sean Payton's book or have followed his career over the years, you know that Sean Payton is undeniably a Bill Parcells guy. Payton tutored under Parcells while the legendary coach was running the show for the Dallas Cowboys, and since leaving the Cowboys and taking over as Saints’ head coach, Payton has on numerous occasions sought out advice and counsel from his coaching mentor...

One thousand dollars would be great for anyone to have, but here in south Louisiana, we have access to things that aren't readily available in other parts of the country. By no means is this list complete, but merely a sampling of what $1,000 can get you in Lafayette, especially if you LIKE Seize The Deal Lafayette on Facebook. One ...

Teasing is an integral part of communication. We do it all the time. It helps up flirt, say things we wouldn’t normally say, and soften the blows of brutal honesty. As with most things we often get caught up in the surface content of teasing and rarely thing about the deeper intentions or meanings of the jokes. Here’ ...

Few people realize how many families from the Acadiana area have benefited from help from St. Jude. Here is one story of a mother from Acadiana who had her life changed by love from St. Jude.

The following is the unofficial list of Lafayette’s most missed restaurants. The ones we wish we could have back, and the ones will never forget.

We are less than a week a way from everyone’s favorite four day weekend. Carnival season has arrived and the streets are slowly turning green, gold, and purple. For long time South Louisiana residents, surviving the Mardi Gras marathon has become an art form...

I've been single on Valentines Day, and I've been in relationships on Valentines Day. Trust me, the grass ain't any greener. It sucks for everybody.

You can almost smell the king cake in the air. It’s early spring in Acadiana and for just about everyone, this means one thing; Mardi Gras. Soon the streets will be barricaded, the schools will be closed, and thousands of people from miles around will descend upon Lafayette to join in on all the food, festivities, and merriment that Mardi Gras in Lafayette has to offer. With ...