Native of Carencro, Louisiana. I graduated from Carencro High in 2007 and the University of Louisiana in 2011.
Sam Stokes
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.
Lafayette Named Number 1 Overall City In America – Lafayette Live
Area Development, the premier publication covering site selection and facility planning, has ranked Lafayette number one for their leading "Leading Locations" list in the Best Midsize City, Best City in the South, and Best Overall City categories.
KTDY August 2013 Playlist
Here are August's top songs!
Virtual Tour Of Ragin’ Cajun Practice Complex [Video]
Take an inside look at the facility designs for the UL athletic department practice complex with a virtual tour.
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.
Tim Tebow To Sign With New England Patriots
ESPN is reporting the New England Patriots will sign former Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Tim Tebow.
An Intimate Interview With Delilah, The Queen Of Sappy Love Songs
Ever wanted to learn a little more about the woman who brings you love songs every night?
LA Filmmaker Uses Homeless To ‘Rebrand’ Abercrombie & Fitch
News of Jeffries' comments has led to enormous an amount of criticism for A & F, particularly from Greg Karber. Karber, a filmmaker from LA, expressed his disappointment in the clothing company's marketing strategy by creating a film that attempts to 'rebrand' A & F.
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.
Bostonians Belt Out National Anthem Before Bruins Game
Emotion was on full display when singing of the National Anthem turned into a packed stadium of grief stricken Bostonians belting out the anthem in full voice.
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.
Sammy Kershaw’s Louisiana Home Catches Fire
Sammy Kershaw's home in Lafayette, La. was damaged in a fire that broke out in the kitchen on Thursday (April 4). The property sustained heavy smoke damage, but thankfully, no one was injured in the blaze.
Kershaw actually started the fire, albeit accidentally...
Harlem’s Apollo Theater To Partner With Lafayette For James Brown Production – Lafayette Live
The world famous Apollo Theater of Harlem is partnering with Lafayette, LA to create a unique dance performance to the music of legendary soul singer James Brown.
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.
Lafayette To Discontinue Fire Dispatch Services For Broussard – City’s Attorney Responds To Durel’s Comments
The ongoing dispute between the city of Lafayette and the city of Broussard is reaching new heights, with the attorney representing the City of Broussard now responding to Durel's comments made on Lafayette Live.
Jorge Mario Bergoglio Elected New Pope Of Catholic Church
Read Pope Francis' address and hear Bishop Micheal Jarrell's reaction.
The Faces Of Mardi Gras
Here are a few of the sights and scenes that made Mardi Gras 2013.