Native of Carencro, Louisiana. I graduated from Carencro High in 2007 and the University of Louisiana in 2011.
Sam Stokes
20 Most Cajun Things That Ever Happened
We were surfing through one of our favorite websites BuzzFeed.com today when we came across a list of the 29 Most Austin Things That Ever Happened. That got us to thinking... what were the most Cajun things that ever happened? After some careful deliberation, we think we've got a pretty definitive list.
US National Team To Start World Cup Qualifiers Tonight
The United States Men's National Team begins their road to the 2018 Fifa World Cup with their first Wold Cup Qualifier matchup tonight as they take on St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Jindal Orders Flags At Half Staff In Wake Of Lafayette Shooting
Jindal orders flags down in wake of the tragic shooting at the Grand 16 Theater in Lafayette.
Lafayette Clinical Social Worker Talks About Coping After Shooting
Marlene Lucas, clinical social worker with over 40 years of experience, speaks to CJ and Debbie Ray about strategies to cope in the aftermath of the theater shooting.
Congressman Charles Boustany Speaks On Lafayette Theater Shooting
Congressman Charles Boustany called into KPEL 96.5 this morning to discuss last night's tragic theater shooting.
Could Lafayette Be The Next To Ban Smoking In Bars? | Lafayette Live
The New Orleans smoking ban made national headlines. Could Lafayette be next?
3.5 Magnitude Earth Quake Shakes Dallas
A 3.5 magnitude earth quake was felt in North Texas today with the epicenter located around Irving, Texas, outside of Dallas.
Lafayette Exploring Body Cameras For Police Force – Lafayette Live
During this morning's "Lafayette Live" segment with Joey Durel, a caller asked the City-Parish President if Lafayette has any plans for outfitting Lafayette police officers with body cams.
Durel Talks LUS Fiber Hackers – Lafayette Live
City-Parish President Joey Durel joined ‘Nathan and Bernie in the Morning‘ for his weekly ‘Lafayette Live‘ segment to discuss the attack and what LUS Fiber plans to do in response.
Breaux Bridge’s Unique Phonebook Praised In National Publication
The town of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana has a phonebook that Garden and Gun called the friendliest in the south because it lists residents by the nicknames.
UPDATE – Lafayette Parish To Decide Thursday Morning On School Closures
The decision on whether to open or close public schools in Lafayette Parish will be made at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 29th, according to Lafayette Parish School officials and our news partners at KATC.
LUS Says Snake Responsible For Lafayette Power Outages
LUS Director Terry Huval has informed KPEL 96.5 that a snake was responsible for the estimated 2,000 Lafayette residents who were left without power for nearly an hour Tuesday night.
Popeyes Declares Wednesday May 14 #FreeBiscuitDay
In honor of National Biscuit Day, Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen has announced it will be giving away free biscuits.
Report Says Elfrid Payton Will Declare For NBA Draft
Star point guard Elfrid Payton may have played his last game as a Ragin' Cajun.
Kristen Bell Sings ‘Do You Want To Build A Snowman’ From Disney’s Frozen
Recently, the cast of the movie met for a special concert. During the concert, Kristen Bell, the actress who voices Princess Anna, sang the heart melting 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman'.
Missing Houma Man Found Dancing Naked In Mississippi Woods
In a bizarre turn of events a missing Houma man was found yesterday in the woods of Hancock County, Mississippi. 29-year-old Bryan Ashley Hulse Jr. had been missing for a few days when he was located near a Mississippi power substation, reportedly dancing naked.
Former Saint Malcolm Jenkins Signs With Philadelphia Eagles
Former New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins has agreed to a 3-year, $16.25 million deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. This according to ESPN reporter Adam Schefter.
6 Common Lent Misconceptions Explained
Lenten season is a BIG DEAL here in Acadiana. But despite its pervasiveness, there are still many misconceptions held about Lent among Catholics.
Police Have Recovered Missing Boys And Girls Club Duck; Arrests Made
The missing Boys and Girls Club 14 foot inflatable duck has been recovered and arrests have been made.
BoudinLink.com Is The Greatest Boudin Website In The History Of The Internet
BoudinLink.com calls itself the "premier website for taste testing and rating all the links in Louisiana and beyond," and they may be right. If there's a better boudin resource anywhere in the world, we'd like to see it.