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
Gov. Appoints Charles Dewitt To Public Service Commission
Dewitt is filling the District 4 PSC seat vacant since Chairman Clyde Holloway's death last week.
Gov. Edwards Asking For An Additional $4 Billion For Flood Assistance
Gov. John Bel Edwards is once again appealing to the federal government for additional flood recovery funding.
In a letter to Pres. Barack Obama, Edwards requested more than $4 billion for disaster assistance for Louisiana floods in March and August 2016...
AG Suit Challenges Edwards’ Efforts To Create Anti-Discrimination Law
The legal battle over the state contract issue between Landry and Edwards enters Round 2.
Appeals Court Denies Ackal’s Judge Reassignment, Trial Relocation
Federal appeals court refuses to reassign the Lake Charles judge who was originally assigned to the case.
BR Asst. Principal Pleads Not Guilty In Teacher’s Murder (UPDATED)
Robert Marks has been formally charged for the death of Lyntell Washington and her unborn baby.
N.C. Man Copper-Plates His SUV…With Pennies
Larry Hall of Randolph County glued over 51-thousand pennies to his Chevy Blazer
St. Martinville Landmarks Still Closed Following August Flood
Work continues at the Acadian Memorial and the neighboring Cultural Heritage Center that sit on the bank of the Bayou Teche.
Louisiana Cities Among “Most Fun Cities In America”
Three Louisiana cities made the list--with two coming in near the top.
Obama Picks John Bel Edwards For National Governors’ Council
Edwards was chosen as one of 10 U.S. governors to serve on the bipartisan council.
Obama Agrees To Cover 90% Of Flood Relief Costs
Federal funds had--until now--covered 75 percent of flood relief costs.
Shreveport Pair Found Guilty Of Sex Trafficking
A 14-year girl was the victim of prostitution and physical abuse at the hands of the suspects.
A Glance At The Grand 16 Shooting One Year Later
We remember the events from one year ago--the shock, the tragedy, the unity and the healing.