Sam Stokes
School And Other Closures for Lafayette and Acadiana Area [Updated]
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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
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Lafayette and Acadiana Emergency Contact List For Hurricane Isaac
As Isaac makes it’s way through the area, plenty of things can go wrong. From downed power lines to other emergencies, hurricanes and other powerful storms can make life difficult as well as dangerous. In order to assist in recovery efforts, here’s a list of emergency contacts for the Acadiana area.
Sand Bag Availability for Acadiana [Updated]
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
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Tyrann "Honey Badger" Mathieu Kicked Off LSU Football Team
Update: Jim Klienpeter of the Times Picayune is reporting that Mathieu’s surprise suspension is the result of a failed drug test. Mathieu had been suspended for the Auburn game last season after testing positive for synthetic marijuana.
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Why Are Bath Salts Turning People Into Zombies?
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’...
4 Terrifying Signs of Summer in Acadiana
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
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Important 2012 Festival International Do’s & Don’ts
Festival International is here once again!. Soon thousands of people from around the world will be descending upon downtown Lafayette in search of music and cheaply made bongos.
For long time veterans, festival is like a second home, but for those unfamiliar with the area, the thought of navigating unfamiliar streets packed with unusual sights and illegal smells could be a tad bit intimidating
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Festival International Preview
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...
3 Signs That It Is Festival Season
Festival International is only a few days away and Lafayette is pumped. What’s not to love about having one of the world’s largest festivals in your town? The weather is perfect, the food is amazing, the music is awesome, and it’s all free. But above all th
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5 Words Cajuns Can’t Say Right
Acadiana is a unique area. At its heart lies the cosmopolitan city of Lafayette with its big buildings and high society, but surrounding Lafayette on all sides are wide open spaces. Small town cities like Abbeville, Breaux Bridge, Carencro, and Crowley...
7 Reasons To Check Out Lady Cajuns’ Softball
Unless you spend your days running around chanting “la la la la” with your eyes closed and your hands over your ears, you’re undoubtedly aware that Lafayette is home to one incredible softball program. Though over the years the Lady Cajuns have managed to produce some impressive teams, this year’s squad is something special...
Jet Blue Pilot Is Subdued By Passengers After Mental Breakdown
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
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What Should Sean Payton Do With His Time Off?
Unless you’ve spent the last 24 hours in some style of silent meditation, you’ve undoubtedly heard by now that Saints head coach Sean Payton has been suspended for the entirety of the 2012 – 2013 football season for his involvement in the ‘Bounty Gate’ scandal...
5 Things To Buy In Lafayette With $1,000
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
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50 Things Your Kids Will Likely Never Do
A lot has changed in the past 20 years. Many technological advances have came and went while the world slowly turned digital. These days the internet affects pretty much everything we do. We’re always logged on and rarely out of touch. We’v
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Should Kim Kardashian Give Back Her Wedding Gifts?
It’s a normal day in Karadashian land; which of course means there is a national controversy and everyone is talking about them. The headline stealing family is never far away from the front page of gossip tabloids and today is no different. The current topic: wedding etiquette.
Mardi Gras Dos & Don’ts For First Timers
Mardi Gras is fast approaching and soon guest bedrooms and couches will be filled with out-of-town friends and family looking to enjoy the festival season. In order to ensure these first timers have just as good a time as long time Mardi Gras veterans, here are a few dos and don’ts to pass along.
Mardi Gras 2012 Schedule Of Events
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It's carnival time again! All over Acadiana, preparations are taking place to celebrate Mardi Gras 2012. From the Mardi Gras Balls to the parades, here's a list of what's going on and when here in Acadiana for Mardi Gras 2012. (UPDATE – Young...
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Are You Ready For Mardi Gras?
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.
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Louisiana’s Takeover Of Reality TV
After sitting through about 10 minutes of MTV’s newest reality show “Caged” following the lives of aspiring MMA fighters from Shreveport/Bossier, I realized two things.
1. For MMA fighters, these guys sure talk about their feelings a lot.
2. The only reason I was watching was because these guys were from Louisiana.