Native of Carencro, Louisiana. I graduated from Carencro High in 2007 and the University of Louisiana in 2011.
Sam Stokes
State Of Emergency Declared In Plaquemines Parish Ahead Of T.S. Karen
Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser has declared a state of emergency today as Tropical Storm Karen makes its way towards landfall.
A mandatory evacuation has been called starting Friday, October, 4 at 6:00pm for the east bank of Plaquemines Parish along with all Plaquemines Parish communities with no levee protection...
Shots Fired At US Capitol Building
The US Capitol has been put on lockdown after receiving reports of shots fired in the area.
KPEL To Host Obamacare Insurance Exchange Q&A Session
On Thursday, October 3, KPEL 96.5 along with the Louisiana Department of Insurance will be hosting an Obamacare Insurance Exchange Q&A session.
LSU Fraternity In Trouble After Offensive Sign References 1970 Kent State Tragedy
A Louisiana State University fraternity could be facing disciplinary action after hanging an insensitive sign over their door before LSUs football game against Kent State this weekend.
Salvador Perez, Man Charged In 9/11 Memorial Defacing Released On Bail
Salvador Perez, the man arrested and charged with Criminal Damage to a Historic Building and Criminal Trespassing after allegedly attaching signs to, and placing signs around the downtown 9/11 memorial has been released on bail.
Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Found Present In St. Bernard Water Supply
The state Department of Health and Hospitals has confirmed the presence of a rare brain-eating amoeba at four sites in the St. Bernard Parish water supply.
13-Year-Old Country Singer ‘Blows Alway’ Simon Cowell
13-year-old Rion Paige from Jacksonville, Florida is a very special young lady. Rion has a rare disease called arthrogryposis multiplex congenita which has deformed the joints in her wrists and left her almost completely blind in her right eye, but Rion has never let her disease get in the way of her passion. Singing.
Body Of LSU Senior Chris Broussard Found
The body of the LSU senior Chris Broussard whom had been missing since Tuesday has been found.
Guy Pranks Roommate Creatively With Air Horn
This video is beautiful. Sure, there are a million prank videos on the internet, but how many show the kind of preparation, the kind of creativity, the kind of awesomeness used by this guy in pranking his roommate Matt. Sorry Matt.
Richard Simmons Quietly Has The Best Facebook Page On The Planet
Most people know Richard Simmons as the flamboyant fitness guru who gave us the Sweatin' To The Oldies videos. He's from New Orleans and actually graduated from UL, but did you know Richard Simmons has the greatest Facebook page on the planet?
Lafayette City-Parish Council Votes To Amend RedFlex Contract
The Lafayette City-Council has voted to amend its contract with Redflex ahead of the planned amnesty period and subsequent pursuit of citizens with unpaid fines.
Tim Tebow To Sign With New England Patriots
ESPN is reporting the New England Patriots will sign former Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Tim Tebow.
LUSFiber Reveals Market Share + Offers Gigabit Connection Speed – Lafayette Live
City-Parish President Joey Durel shares some exciting details about what Lafayette citizens can expect in the future from LUSFiber.
7 Local Acadiana Jingles That We Can’t Get Out Of Our Heads
We're not sure how or why, but for whatever reason Acadiana has some pretty awesome jingles. Some of them are relatively new, and some have been around since the beginning of time. Check out our favorites and let us know if we missed any classics...
LUSFiber Financial Information Revealed
In recent weeks conflicting reports have been made over the current state of LUSFiber's finances as well as projections of the government-run fiberoptic network's future.
LSU To Sponsor Gay ‘Lavender Graduation’ Ceremony
Members and friends of the Louisiana State University (LSU) LGBTQA community will have the opportunity to attend the Lavender Graduation ceremony.
Gas Leak On Ambassador Caffery Near Ihop – Expect Delays
Traffic delays are to be expected this morning in the area of Ihop on Ambassador Caffery. It appears a gas leak has occurred causing the Ihop to be evacuated. Emergency responders are already on the scene.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available...
Update – Bomb Threat At Broussard Middle Lifted
Earlier this morning Broussard Middle School administrators were informed that a student had written on a bathroom stall’s wall that there was a “pressure-cooker bomb” on the school’s campus.
New Orleans Woman Arrested For Throwing Puppies Off Hotel Balcony [Graphic Video]
A surveillance video has emerged showing what appears to be two small puppies being thrown from a balcony at Crystal Inn on Tulane Ave. in New Orleans. Police say the video was recored on Saturday, April 6.
UL Athletics Master Plan Intro Narrated By Jake Delhomme [Video]
This brief intro video narrated by all-time Cajun great Jake Delhomme gives fans their first taste of the future of UL athletics.