Native of Carencro, Louisiana. I graduated from Carencro High in 2007 and the University of Louisiana in 2011.
Sam Stokes
Lafayette School Board Makes $13 Million In Cuts
The board will still face an estimated $7 million budget shortfall that will have to be addressed in the coming weeks.
Lafayette Named America’s Best, Again! – Lafayette Live
Lafayette has recently received a number of major awards and accolades from various media and publications.
Supreme Court Says No Cell Phone Searches Without Warrant
Chief Justice John Roberts says he understands this ruling will make police officers jobs more difficult, but contends that: "Privacy comes at a cost."
Jindal Says ‘Hostile Takeover’ Brewing + Young Migrant Immigration – Wingin’ It Wednesday
Our panelists discuss Governor Bobby Jindal's recent criticisms of President Obama as well as congress' discussions about immigration in America.
Durel Says Airport Tax Is About Economic Development — Lafayette Live
Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel joined 'Nathan and Bernie in the Morning' for his weekly 'Lafayette Live' segment to discuss the tax, and what an improved Lafayette airport means to the region.
Superintendent Cooper Receives ‘Unsuccessful’ Evaluation Score From School Board
Lafayette Superintendent Pat Cooper received an 'unsuccessful' rating following his recent evaluation conducted by members of the school board. Cooper received a score of 3.54 out of 8, with 8 being the highest.
Should Lafayette Have Occupational License Taxes? – Lafayette Live
With news of the Lafayette Public School Board's reported $22 million deficit, a KPEL caller posed an interesting question: is Lafayette Consolidated Government collecting all the taxes it can?
Cantor Ousted By Tea Party + Extreme Wait Times At VA Hospitals – Wingin’ It Wednesday
Our panelists discuss House Majority Leader Eric Cantor's shock upset as well as trouble at the Veterans Affairs Department.
House Majority Leader Cantor Loses Election To Tea Party Challenger
The most powerful Republican in congress lost his state primary in a shocking upset to Tea Party challenger Dave Brat.
Durel Calls Lafayette Super Regional Opportunity For Lafayette
City - Parish President Joey Durel joined "Nathan and Bernie in the Morning" to discuss the Cajuns' success and what that success means for Acadiana.
Boustany Will Run For Re-Election
Congressman Charles Boustany, R-LA, has announced his intention to run for re-election for his 3rd Congressional District seat.
Should Oil And Gas Be On The Hook For Coastal Restoration? – Wingin’ It Wednesday
Our panelists discuss a questionable prisoner exchange as well as a bill holding the Oil and Gas Industry accountable for damage done to the Louisiana coast.
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.
Durel Talks Northside Violent Crime Prevention – Lafayette Live
Lafayette City-Parish President joined “Nathan and Bernie in the Morning” for our “Lafayette Live” segment to discuss violent crime in Lafayette and what preventative steps can be taken.
Where Will The Lafayette Parish School Board Find $16 Million? – Wingin’ It Wednesday
Our panelists discuss problems at the Veterans Affairs Department as well as the Lafayette Parish School Board's $16 million budget shortfall.
Louisiana Legislators Say No To Teen Sex Survey
The Louisiana House of Representatives voted down a bill 55-38 that would have allowed Louisiana public school students to be surveyed anonymously about sex.
14 Real Yahoo Questions About Cajun People
America is fascinated with Cajun culture, but have you ever wondered what the rest of the country really thinks about Cajuns? Here's a few real questions people have actually asked on Yahoo Questions.
‘Better Block’ To Take Over Bertrand Drive
Lafayette Chief Development Officer Kevin Blanchard joined “Nathan and Bernie in the Morning” for our “Lafayette Live” to discuss 'Better Block'.
Louisiana Man Claims His Father Was The Notorious Zodiac Killer
A Louisiana man has penned the book "The Most Dangerous Animal of All: Searching for My Father ... and Finding the Zodiac Killer".