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.
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.
DeflateGate: Tom Brady Suspended Four Games, Patriots Lose Draft Picks
Tom Brady, quarterback for the New England Patriots, has been suspended four games without pay "for conduct detrimental to the integrity of the NFL."
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.
Report Says Elfrid Payton Will Declare For NBA Draft
Star point guard Elfrid Payton may have played his last game as a Ragin' Cajun.
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.
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.
Darren Sharper Surrenders Himself To Police Following Alleged New Orleans Rapes
Former New Orleans Saint Darren Sharper has voluntarily surrendered himself to police in Louisiana after rape charges were levied against him yesterday for an incident that allegedly occurred September of last year in New Orleans.
New Orleans Pelicans Unveil New Look For Mascot Pierre
Pierre has a new look. Find out what "injury" led to his "surgery", and check out the old look Pierre scaring children.
Richard Sherman 30 For 30 Parody By Frank Caliendo Is Amazing
Capitalizing on the fame and drama that is Richard Sherman, American comedian and impressionist Frank Caliendo has introduced his "Richard Sherman 30 for 30" mockumentary.
ESPN 1420 Call Of Game Clinching Missed Field Goal At 2013 New Orleans Bowl
The Ragin' Cajuns won their third consecutive R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl following a 4th quarter missed field goal by Lou Garza award winning, All-American Tulane Green Wave kicker Cairo Santos.
Alabama Fan Taunted And Shot After LSU Game
An Alabama man was taunted and shot in both legs during an altercation at a Tuscaloosa, AL gas station in the hours after Alabama's game against LSU.
Angry Cowboys Fan Posts Rant Video After Loss To Lions
Cowboys super-fan John Shango became famous when a video rant he posted to his TheDallasCowboysShow Youtube channel in 2012 went viral across the world. Well, Shango is at it again.
High School Football Coach Faces ‘Bullying’ Allegations After 91-0 Blowout
A Texas high school football coach is facing allegations of bullying after 91-0 blowout. An unnamed father of a Western Hills High School football player filed a formal complaint claiming Aledo High School football coach Tim Buchanan encouraged his players to bully their opponents by running up the score.
Bob Costas Comments On Washington Redskins’ Controversial Mascot
Last night during halftime of the game between the Washington Redskins and the Dallas Cowboys, longtime NBC broadcaster Bob Costas weighed in on Washington's controversial nickname. Many feel the monicker "Redskins" is offensive and should be changed.
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.
SNL Spoofs CBS Sports NFL Analyst Shannon Sharpe With Hilarious Impression
Shannon Sharpe is known as one of the greatest tight ends to ever play in the NFL. During his illustrious career, Sharpe played for the Denver Broncos and the Baltimore Ravens, was a four time first-team all-pro, a three time Super Bowl champion, and a first ballet Hall of Famer. These days, Sharpe is an NFL analyst for CBS.