Jake

I love music, sports, food, and my hometown of Lafayette, LA! I’ve been a Club DJ for 6 years. You may have even caught one of my DJ sets if you frequent Jefferson Street. You can also find me writing about the Saints, local happenings, and everything in between. Find out what else I’m up to by following me @SCARENCRO on Twitter or Instagram. Peace!

Legendary New Orleans Saint Steve Gleason Officially Admitted to Hospital after Trip to Emergency Room

Steve Gleason has provided a health update as he has landed in the hospital for a currently unknown issue.

Officials Say that One Teenager, Two Children Have Died after Louisiana House Fire

Reports say that family members of the victims have said that the 15-year-old who died in the fire was babysitting her two younger brothers at the time.

Video Resurfaces of Police Officer Explaining How She Can ‘Find a Reason’ to Pull Over Drivers

The officer can be heard saying that she can go 90 mph on the freeway and that officers can "find a reason" to pull drivers over if they stay in front of them.

Maurice Woman Turns Herself into Lafayette Police after Fatal Hit-and-Run on Ambassador Caffery

The incident resulted in a 58-year-old Lafayette man being left dead on Ambassador Caffrey.

LHSAA Makes Major Changes to Postseason Brackets for High School Football, More Sports in Louisiana

The LHSAA has reportedly decided to restructure the postseason brackets for football, baseball, softball, and boys and girls basketball.

Lafayette Legend Dustin Poirier Ready to Step In to Fight Nate Diaz at UFC 279

Lafayette Legend Dustin Poirier is showing on social media that he is ready to step in to take the fight against Nate Diaz.

Kindergarten Class Learns Sign Language to Sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Beloved School Janitor

What makes the moment so special is that the class learned how to sign the entire song for the deaf man who was clearly in awe of their kind gesture.

Freak Accident at New Orleans Airport Leads to Death of 26-Year-Old Woman

The victim was 26-year-old Jermani Thompson, whose hair got tangled in a belt loader while offloading luggage from a plane.

Pilot Threatens to Turn Plane Around after Passengers were AirDropping Explicit Photos

In the announcement, the pilot threatens to turn the entire flight around after passengers apparently continued to AirDrop nude photos to him.

New Law Sets Age Requirement to Purchase Canned Whipped Cream in New York

Reports say that a new law has gone into effect in New York and requires people to be at least 21 years of age to buy canned whipped cream.

Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Returns to Menu, But at Higher Price Point – Internet Reacts

Some Starbucks customers may be disappointed to find out that their favorite beverage will be hitting them in the pocketbooks harder than ever before this year.

Emotional Support Gator Takes Summer Stroll Through Splash Pad as Onlookers Watch in Shock

Reports say that the alligator is actually a seven-year-old emotional support animal who has gained quite a following on social media.

Residents React to Official Paperwork Being Filed to Recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell

Many residents are reacting after reports have come out that show official paperwork has been filed to recall New Orleans Mayor, LaToya Cantrell.

Former LSU Coach Escorted Out of Mississippi High School Football Game after Bloody Brawl

Video of the former LSU Tigers strength coach shows him shouting back and forth with another man and eventually, exchanging blows.

Texas Woman Arrested after Racist Tirade, Assaulting Group of Indian Women

The woman in question can be heard making racist remarks as she hit multiple women and eventually, reached into her handbag and threatened to shoot a woman.

High School Football Team Hosts ‘Mom’s Night’ Where Mothers Pad-Up for Free Shot at Kids

Mothers got a free shot at tackling their sons as a high school football team found a unique way to get parents involved with their kids' sport.

New Orleans Authorities Search for Machete Wielding Suspects who Robbed Lower 9th Ward Gas Station

Authorities are currently in search of two suspects who were allegedly involved in the Lower 9th Ward incident.

Houston Small Business Owner Tracks Down Shoplifter, Publicly Confronts Her on Bus

Video has gone viral on social media of a Houston, TX small business owner who took action after being alerted that someone was stealing from her business.

Videos and Photos Show Disastrous Results of Devastating Flood in Dallas-Fort Worth Area

As many residents of the Dallas-Fort Worth area flocked to safety, some were able to capture the devastating results of today's flooding.

Baton Rouge Police Arrest 16-Year-Old – Seize a Dozen Guns, Heroin, and Meth

A teenager was reportedly arrested by Baton Rouge police officers after receiving a tip about someone selling drugs at a gas station along College Drive.