Native of Carencro, Louisiana. I graduated from Carencro High in 2007 and the University of Louisiana in 2011.
Sam Stokes
What Should Louisiana Do With $163 Million Surplus? – Wingin’ It Wednesday
Panelists discuss what Louisiana should do with their budget surplus as well as who should be responsible for the failure of Obamacare's online signup.
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.
City Of Youngsville Still Wants Ownership of Lafayette Parish’s Foster Park – Lafayette Live
Joey Durel and Wilson Viator discuss LCG's Foster Park and why both men feel it will be beneficial to turn ownership of the park over from Parish to city.
See How Louisiana Legislators Voted In Government Shutdown Compromise
The 16-day partial government shutdown came to an end early Thursday morning when President Obama signed into a law a compromise passed by both the House and Senate.
EBT Card Fraud Costs Wal-Mart And Can Mary Landrieu’s Campaign Money Buy Votes? – Wingin’ It Wednesday
Panelists discuss the error that caused Wal-Marts in Louisiana to allow EBT purchases that exceeded the limits, as well as the millions Mary Landrieu is raising for her upcoming senate campaign race.
Dylan Ratigan’s Heated On-Air Rant Accurately Sums Up Everything Wrong With Government
A video clip from 2011 of best-selling author and former host of MSNBC's The Dylan Ratigan Show has been circulating around the web recently because it so passionately and accurately sums up everything wrong with government in politics.
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.
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.
James Brown And Festivals Acadiens et Creoles Coming To Lafayette – Lafayette Live
Entertainment seekers will have plenty of options in the coming weeks with two major attractions coming to Acadiana.
Man Mows Lawns At Washington Memorials During Government Shutdown
Chris Cox, a 45-year-old American who decided to take matters into his own hands by picking-up trash, blowing off trails, and cutting grass around memorials in Washington.
Jindal Urges Budget Responsibility During National TV Interview – Wingin’ It Wednesday
The panel discusses Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's recent national television appearance on Fox News and his message of budget responsibility.
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...
Shots Fired At US Capitol Building
The US Capitol has been put on lockdown after receiving reports of shots fired in the area.
Durel Comments On Lafayette Parish Vs Vermilion Parish Dispute – Lafayette Live
A longstanding property dispute between Lafayette and Vermilion Parishes has come to a head in recent weeks. The dispute is over the nearly 700 acres of land that lies between the two parishes that has been a point of controversy since Vermilion Parish was formed in 1844.
Complete Louisiana Health Care Phone Numbers Resource List
The following is a resource list of Louisiana health insurance phone numbers and websites to help better navigate the transition to Obamacare health care reform.
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.
Government Shutdown, The Fight To Defund Obamacare – Wingin’ It Wednesday
Wingin' It Wednesday panelists discuss the government shutdown and the fight to defund Obamacare.
Jimmy Kimmel Asks People If They Prefer ‘Obamacare’ Or The ‘Affordable Care Act’
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.
How Will Obamacare Affect City-Parish Employees – Lafayette Live
Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel joined “Mornings with Ken and Bernie” for his weekly “Lafayette Live” segment to discuss how Obamacare will affect city-parish employees