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
Father, Son Arrested In Connection With Moss Bluff Elem. Shooting
Investigators say the father-and-son pair knew the gun was loaded and stored unsecured in the children's bedroom.
Lafayette PD Makes Massive, Historic Drug Bust
The Friday drug bust is the largest known cocaine seizure in the history of the Lafayette Police Department.
La. Students Top Arrests Tallies For Spring Break
Louisiana students earned the citation championship during the seven-week Spring Break season in Florida.
Agencies Revive Public Appeal To Help Find Keiosha Felix
Law enforcement agencies are still searching for the young woman from Duson after five years since her disappearance.
LHS Marching Band Headed To NYC For Macy’s Parade
The Mighty Lion Marching Band is one of 10 to participate in the 2018 Thanksgiving Day parade.
Eunice Man Behind Bars After He Threatens Step-Children With Rifle
The previously convicted felon faces a host of charges stemming from the Monday afternoon incident.
Derrick Stafford Sentenced To 40 years In Shooting of Jeremy Mardis
A state district judge has sentenced former Marksville City Marshal Derrick Stafford in the death of 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis.
Judge Rules Anseman Not Eligible For Third Circuit Court Candidacy
State District Judge Alonzo Harris ruled Anseman will be 50 days short of the 10-year eligibility requirement to run in the March 25th primary.
Two U.S. Attorneys From Louisiana Leaving Office
U.S. Attorneys Stephanie Finley and Kenneth Polite announced their retirement and resignation, respectively.
Alexandria Man Behind Bars After Massive Drug Bust
The loot of cash and drugs was valued at more than $2 million.
Cassidy, Fellow Senators To Introduce Obamacare Replacement Bill
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, and others, are ready to present a replacement to the Affordable Care Act.
Mother Arrested For Giving Birth, Abandoning Baby In Wal-Mart
Thomas' criminal rap sheet also includes charges of negligent homicide in connection with the death of another child.