Native of Carencro, Louisiana. I graduated from Carencro High in 2007 and the University of Louisiana in 2011.
Sam Stokes
Update – Bomb Threat At Broussard Middle Lifted
Earlier this morning Broussard Middle School administrators were informed that a student had written on a bathroom stall’s wall that there was a “pressure-cooker bomb” on the school’s campus.
Scott Fujita Signs One Day Contract With Saints
Longtime NFL linebacker Scott Fujita signed a one-day contract with the New Orleans Saints on Monday in order to retire as a member of the team with which he won a Super Bowl.
Bostonians Belt Out National Anthem Before Bruins Game [Video]
Emotion was on full display when singing of the National Anthem turned into a packed stadium of grief stricken Bostonians belting out the anthem in full voice.
California Man Cuts Own Arms With Saws In Home Depot
An odd and grotesque scene went down Wednesday in a Los Angeles Home Depot when an unidentified man walked into the tool section of the store and began cutting his own arms with various small saws.
He cut both arms with hand saws down to the bone -- West Covina police Cpl...
New Orleans Woman Arrested For Throwing Puppies Off Hotel Balcony [Graphic Video]
A surveillance video has emerged showing what appears to be two small puppies being thrown from a balcony at Crystal Inn on Tulane Ave. in New Orleans. Police say the video was recored on Saturday, April 6.
Lafayette To Discontinue Fire Dispatch Services For Broussard – City’s Attorney Responds To Durel’s Comments
The ongoing dispute between the city of Lafayette and the city of Broussard is reaching new heights, with the attorney representing the City of Broussard now responding to Durel's comments made on Lafayette Live.
Jorge Mario Bergoglio Elected New Pope Of Catholic Church
Read Pope Francis' address and hear Bishop Micheal Jarrell's reaction.
Congressman Proposes Law To End Medicinal Marijuana Gray Area
Oregon Congressman proposes law to end current legislative confusion.
Video Footage Of Superdome Control Room During Super Bowl Blackout [Video]
It comes as no surprise that cameras were rolling last night in the Superdome control room when the lights so famously went out.
Sean Payton Reinstated Effective Immediately
Moments ago ESPN reporter Adam Shefter tweeted the news Saints fans have been waiting all year long to hear.
NFL.com has since confirmed the news.
Payton met with Commissioner Goodell Monday to discuss his season long suspension...
2013 New Orleans Jazz Fest Roster Announced [Video]
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival has officially released it's 2013 roster. As usual, the festival boasts some of the biggest names in the music industry.
Slidell Man Attempts To Rob Restaurant With Bucket Mask
23-year-old Richard Boudreaux of Slidell walked into a local Slidell restaurant Kenney's Seafood yesterday with theft on his mind.
President Obama Signs A Call To Congress To Ban Military Style Assault Weapons And High-Capacity Magazine Clips
President Barack Obama has just signed a $500 million package of executive actions and legislative proposals aimed at reducing gun violence.
12 Reasons Why UL Students Should Be Excited To Go Back To School
Between the flu epidemic, the miserable weather, and the stupid Falcons in the playoffs, back to school is pretty much the last thing anyone wants to hear at the moment, but unfortunately for UL students Wednesday will be "back to school day" whether you like it or not.
Norwich, England Man Attacked By ‘Oompa Loompas’
In the wee hours of December 27, a group of four people dressed as 'Oompa Loompas' allegedly attacked a man.
HD R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Photo Gallery
Relive the Ragin' Cajun's second New Orleans Bowl victory with these stunning high definition photos.
23 #NOLABOWL Photos That Prove Cajun Nation Had The Best Weekend Ever
Between the incredible, ridiculous, indescribable, OMG, once-in-a-lifetime atmosphere, and the all-to-real Bourbon Street hangovers, fans that made the trip might be sitting at home right now wondering if it all really happened. Fear not. We spent hours pouring through Instagram trying to find the #nolabowl pics that indisputably prove Cajun Nation knows how to bring the party. Oh yeah. It all really happened, and here are the photos to prove it. 23 Photos That Prove Cajun Nation Had The Best Weekend Ever.
Awesome Photos From Rouses Tailgating Party
Were you there? If so, you may be in the photo gallery below. If not, check out what you missed!
Possible Traffic Delays For New Orleans Bowl Travelers
A traffic note for those making the trip to New Orleans this weekend.
Cajun Walk NOLA Bowl Sendoff [Photo Gallery]
We've known for quite some time now that the Ragin' Cajun football team was headed to New Orleans for the 2012 R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. Today, they got a little bit closer.