Sam Stokes

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.

Schools in Acadiana are closed due to Hurricane Isaac. Updates regarding Thursday are being added as we get them so check back for more details.

Sandbags will be available at the following locations:

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. ____ ...

Groundbreaking news that American gold medal swimmer Ryan Lochte is actually the alter ego of mild mannered KATC meterologist Dave Baker.

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 ...

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’...

It's vacation time, Acadiana! As the summer sun slowly assumes it's position, the mass exodus along I-10 will soon be underway. Every day, more and more people packed SUVs will be spotted carrying vacationers every which direction. Facebook ...

Festival International wrapped up another incredible year Sunday evening, and as the vendors began closing up shop, and the stages began getting torn down, downtown Lafayette slowly returned to business as usual. Festival International 2012 truly raised the bar to another level and will be tough to beat next year...

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 ...

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.

Memorial Day this year is on Monday, May 28th. Looking for something to do, or just want to see what’s going to be open? Check out our full list of what’s open on Memorial Day in Lafayette below. Agave: 11:00am – 10:00pm Best Buy: 9:00am – 9:00pm Cajun Field: Cajun Heartland State Fair Dwight’s: Closed The Grand Theatre: Normal Hours LA Ice Arena: Public Skating 11:00am – 12:50pm Prejeans: 7:00am

Acadiana is one of the most unique places in the world. With an eclectic blend of cultures and an emphasis on community, fellowship, and fun, it’s safe to say we do things a little bit…different.

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. One ...

In this election year we’ve heard many politicians and pundits discussing the major issues facing America today. But if we are honest with ourselves these issues are all issues of luxury.

The following is the unofficial list of Lafayette’s most missed restaurants. The ones we wish we could have back, and the ones will never forget.

The following is a list of cities with the loudest and proudest citizens. The ones that wear their school colors long after graduation, and are always happy to answer the question, “where you from?”

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.

We are less than a week a way from everyone’s favorite four day weekend. Carnival season has arrived and the streets are slowly turning green, gold, and purple.

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. With ...