Born in Lafayette and raised in St. Martinville, I am a Cajun in heart, mind and spirit. I dove into the news industry with my start at my hometown newspaper where I picked up some journalistic skills. I earned a degree in mass communications at UL Lafayette which prepared me for covering news in Acadiana and around the state. As a news reporter for KPEL, my news beats include, but are not limited to, Lafayette Consolidated Government and the Lafayette Parish School Board. Jumping from print media to broadcast has been an exciting move for me in the ever-changing multimedia environment of today's news world. When not covering news, I can often be found playing guitar or cooking at home, both usually being done with my daughter, Jolie, very near by.
Derek Albert
Driver’s Ed Instructor Denied Appeal For Lewd Comments To Teens
Former driving instructor Teddy Aguillard's 10-year sentence for making sexual comments to teen girls is upheld in Louisian's Third Circuit Court.
Social Media Threat At Mall of Louisiana Prompts Evacuation
Though social media users shared the active shooter threats, no shooter or weapon have been confirmed to be found at the facility.
Trump’s Getting His Military Parade With One Caveat
President Trump will get his military parade on Veterans' Day, but there will be one obvious absence.
Foreign Nationals Arrested In Lafayette ATM Skimmer Investigation
Both of the teen suspects were arrested at a local hotel after beung charged for installing a skimming device on an ATM at a local credit union.
What To Expect From Trump’s First State Of The Union Address
The commander-in-chief will deliver his first State of the Union Address Tuesday and you can hear it live on the KPEL-FM airwaves.
La. Journalists Call For Transparency Amid Frat Hazings
Louisiana's chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists wants transparency and cooperation from universities regarding recent cases of fraternity hazing investigations.
Would You Buy A Bottle Of Beer For $200?
The Samuel Adams Brewery is hoping 13,000 people will buy the expensive limited-run brew.
Harvey Halts Oil & Gas Production In Some Areas Of The Gulf
As of Monday afternoon, nearly 100 offshore oil and gas platforms have been evacuated.
Woman Suing Chick-Fil-A After Finding A Rodent In Her Sandwich (PHOTO)
A Pennsylvania woman was delivered lunch only to make a disgusting discovery.
Leonard Fournette Donates Trophies For A New Use
A Jacksonville-area high school will be given the trophies, but after some major modifications.
Breaking: Scaramucci Out As WH Communications Director
With less than two weeks under his belt, Anthony Scaramucci gets ousted.
Pres. Trump : Reince Priebus Out, John Kelly In As WH Chief Of Staff
President Trump took to social media to announce the major administration shake up.