Native of Carencro, Louisiana. I graduated from Carencro High in 2007 and the University of Louisiana in 2011.
Sam Stokes
Congress Finally Unveils Spending Bill – Wingin’ It Wednesday
Panelist discuss the Bayou Corne sinkhole as well as congress passing a budget compromise.
Louisiana Senator David Vitter Reads Mean Tweets On Jimmy Kimmel
Louisiana Senator David Vitter got in on the fun in the segment that also included Republican Congressman Paul Ryan and Democrat Senator Charles Schumer, among others.
Congratulations Erin Turner – Popeyes Black And Gold Photo Contest Winner
We received tons of awesome submissions for our 'Popeyes Black And Gold Photo Contest'. After all the votes were counted, the winner was Erin Turner!
Popeyes Black And Gold Photo Contest Finalists
We asked our News Junkies to send us pictures in their Saints gear while eating Popeyes chicken and boy did you deliver! Our inbox was overwhelmed with awesome submissions.
The World’s Second Largest Mardi Celebration Has Begun! – Lafayette Live
With Monday's Mardi Gras flag raising ceremony at City Hall, the festival season has officially begun in Lafayette Parish.
Colorado Marijuana Sales Generate $5 Million In First Week
The sale of recreational marijuana was legalized in Colorado on January 1, 2014, making Colorado the first state to allow recreational sale of marijuana to adults over 21 years of age.
Popeyes Black And Gold Photo Contest
In the spirit of the Saints' new found good luck charm, KPEL 96.5 along with Popeyes and Louisiana Hot Stuff proudly present the Fried Chicken Black And Gold Photo Contest.
Will This Secret Voodoo Chant Lead The Saints To Victory?
It's playoff time in the NFL and just like everyone else in Acadiana, we here at KPEL are huge supporters of the New Orleans Saints.
Wingin’ It Wednesday: Should Lafayette School Board President Candidates’ Absences Be Overlooked?
Panelists discuss potential candidates for the next Lafayette School Board President as well as concerns from a group of Attorney Generals regarding Obamacare.
Ray Nagin Corruption Trial To Begin In January
The long awaited trial for Ray Nagin is set to begin January 27, 2014. The former New Orleans Mayor was indicted on 21 charges of corruption, bribery, and fraud in January of 2013.
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.
Governor Bobby Jindal Issues Statement On A&E’s Dismissal Of Phil Robertson
Governor Bobby Jindal has issued a statement criticizing A&E for indefinitely suspending Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson for controversial comments he made in a recent interview with GQ.
Will The I-49 Corridor Ever Be Built? – Wingin’ It Wednesday
Our panelists discuss the possible extension of I-49 to New Orleans as well as whether or the NSA's meta-data mining violates the 4th amendment.
Phil Robertson Snubs Barbara Walters For Ducks
Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson skipped out on a meeting with Barbara Walters after being named to Walters' Most Fascinating People of 2013 list. The reason for the snub... it's duck season.
Cajun Mount Rushmore – 4 Ambassadors Of Culture
Located in Keystone, South Dakota, Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a sculpture carved into a mountain featuring former US Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. The monument has come to be known as a symbol of American greatness. That got us to thinking... if we had to opportunity to build a Mount Rushmore in Cajun country, which faces would we
Durel Says Bell Helicopter To Bring 250 Jobs To Lafayette – Lafayette Live
American rotorcraft manufacturer Bell Helicopter have announced plans to begin construction on a Lafayette facility in early 2014. Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel joined "Mornings with Ken and Bernie" to discuss what Bell Helicopter's decision to locate in the Hub City means for Lafayette.
Elbert Guillory To Run For Lieutenant Governor
Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory will run for Lieutenant Governor. Guillory joined "Mornings with Ken and Bernie" today to officially announce his plans to join the Lieutenant Governor race in 2014.
Youngsville Vs Broussard, The Battle For Annexation – Wingin’ It Wednesday
Panelists discuss the impending annexation legal battle between Youngsville and Broussard as well as Vice President's Joe Biden's plan to improve mental health services and facilities.
Bob Marley Estate Sues Raising Canes Over ‘One Love’ Trademark
56 Hope Road, a Bahamas based company that oversees the estate of Bob Marley, has filed suit with Baton Rouge based Raising Canes over the chicken finger restaurant's use of the slogan "One love".
Lafayette Police Reacts To Rash Of Armed Robberies – Lafayette Live
Police Chief Jim Craft discusses the recent rash of armed robberies and what steps police are taking to put an end to the crimes.