Native of Carencro, Louisiana. I graduated from Carencro High in 2007 and the University of Louisiana in 2011.
Sam Stokes
‘Lafayette Confessions’ Facebook Page: Home Of Acadiana’s Deepest, Darkest (and Weirdest) Secrets
Lafayette Confessions is a Facebook page that allows people from around Lafayette to post anonymous confessions for all to see on Facebook. The page was created in July of 2013 but has recently exploded in popularity.
18-Foot Giant Oarfish Found In Southern California
The carcass of an 18-foot giant oarfish was discovered this Sunday by Catalina Island Marine Institute marine science instructor Jasmine Santana while snorkeling along the Southern California coast.
Lafayette Dairy Queen Location Under Review
The restaurant known for their ice cream Blizzards has settled on a location and is currently in the review process to build in Lafayette.
State Of Emergency Declared In Plaquemines Parish Ahead Of T.S. Karen
Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser has declared a state of emergency today as Tropical Storm Karen makes its way towards landfall.
A mandatory evacuation has been called starting Friday, October, 4 at 6:00pm for the east bank of Plaquemines Parish along with all Plaquemines Parish communities with no levee protection...
KPEL To Host Obamacare Insurance Exchange Q&A Session
On Thursday, October 3, KPEL 96.5 along with the Louisiana Department of Insurance will be hosting an Obamacare Insurance Exchange Q&A session.
Jimmy Kimmel Asks People If They Prefer ‘Obamacare’ Or The ‘Affordable Care Act’ [Video]
Late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel is known for pulling fast ones on the public. Recently, Kimmel entered the political realm when he asked pedestrians whether they prefer Obamacare or the Affordable Care Act.
Louisiana’s Obamacare Health Insurance Exchange Rates Revealed
With state health insurance exchanges set to open on October 1, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services has finally released some of the rates through a 15 page Info Brief.
Epic Pics Of New Orleans Saints Defensive Coordinator Rob Ryan’s Hair
SInce taking over the defensive coordinator duties this summer for the New Orleans Saints, Rob Ryan, and more specifically, Rob Ryan's hair, has become quite the popular figure for Saints fans
LSU Fraternity In Trouble After Offensive Sign References 1970 Kent State Tragedy
A Louisiana State University fraternity could be facing disciplinary action after hanging an insensitive sign over their door before LSUs football game against Kent State this weekend.
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.
Body Of LSU Senior Chris Broussard Found
The body of the LSU senior Chris Broussard whom had been missing since Tuesday has been found.
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.
Sarah LaBauve Wins The Planet 105.1 ‘Undo Your Tattoo’ Contest
Congratulations to Sarah LaBauve for winning our “Undo Your Tattoo” Contest!! Over 50,000 votes were cast throughout the weeklong contest!
Finalists For The ‘Undo Your Tattoo’ Contest – Vote Now
Most of the time tattoos are permanent, but Planet Radio 105.1 is giving one lucky person the chance to undo their tattoo.
English Politician Admits To Affair With Aliens
Parkes, a 53-year-old driving instructor who also serves on the Whitby Town Council recently admitted to his wife that he was having an extramarital affair with an alien from which he's fathered a child.
Tim Tebow To Sign With New England Patriots
ESPN is reporting the New England Patriots will sign former Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Tim Tebow.
CBS Philadelphia News Women Passive-Aggressively Argue On Live TV
A website went back into the show's archives and put together a highlight-reel of what The Philly Post described as a "master class in highly public passive-aggressive behavior."
7 Local Acadiana Jingles That We Can’t Get Out Of Our Heads
We're not sure how or why, but for whatever reason Acadiana has some pretty awesome jingles. Some of them are relatively new, and some have been around since the beginning of time. Check out our favorites and let us know if we missed any classics...
LSU To Sponsor Gay ‘Lavender Graduation’ Ceremony
Members and friends of the Louisiana State University (LSU) LGBTQA community will have the opportunity to attend the Lavender Graduation ceremony.
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...