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
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.
Acadiana Woman Pleads Guilty Following Massive Drug Bust
The Church Point woman faces 10 years to life in prison for the massive drug bust made earlier this year.
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.
Celebrity Chef Steps Down Amid Accusations of Sexual Harassment
At least 25 women say they were victims of sexual harassment while working for The Besh Group at the hands of Besh and others.
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.
Knight Oil Tools’ Parent Company Files For Bankruptcy
The prominent Lafayette-based energy company filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in court Tuesday.
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.
Dialing The Wrong Number Leads To Drug Bust In St. Mary Parish
These perps could not have made it any easier for deputies to make their arrests.
Mom Leaves Infant Home Alone While She Crossed Street To Go Drinking
32-year-old Ashley Deshotels was charged with child endangerment and disturbing the peace by intoxication Tuesday.
UPDATE: Federal Lawsuit Filed Against LPSO, 15th JDC For Unlawful Prisoner Treatment
The sheriff, and court officials, are under fire for holding people in jail on unreasonable bail bond rates.