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
Former Abbeville Plant Manager Pleads Guilty To Polluting Vermilion RIver
The former manager pleaded guilty to directing employees to discharge pollutants into a canal that feeds into the Vermilion River.
Suspect Sought For Theft Of LPSO Cruiser, Firearms
The vehicle was located, but so far, neither the stolen equipment, nor the suspect has surfaced.
Kaplan Police Chief Arrested On Theft, Malfeasance Charges
Louisiana State Police arrested the police chief for theft of Kaplan Police Department funds.
Evacuation Orders Issued For Parts of Acadiana
Local officials issue evacuation orders for parts of Iberia, Vermilion and Acadia Parishes.
Resourceful Dog Becomes Epitome Of Texas Resiliency During Harvey (PHOTOS)
A dog in Sinton, Texas has become an unlikely sign of Texas' resiliency in the midst of historic flooding.
List Of Acadiana Sandbag Locations As Now-Tropical Storm Harvey Approaches (UPDATED)
We will continue to post updates on sandbag locations, in and around Acadiana, as they become available.
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.
UL Football Fan Survey Yields Big Changes At Cajun Field
Improved concessions, a new turf and interactive fan activities are just the beginning of the improved fan experience being unveiled this season.
State Police Investigating 2nd Fatal Bike Crash This Week
An early morning crash on Tuesday claims the life of a New Iberia man.
Att. Murder Suspect: Girlfriend Was Evil, Needed To Be Killed
The suspect bludgeoned his girlfriend with a hammer until she was unconscious.
Indictment Made In Murder Case Of Daisy Lynn Landry
A grand jury indicted Malik Davis for the murder of Jacqueline "Daisy Lynn" Landry.
Knight Oil Tools’ Parent Company Files For Bankruptcy
The prominent Lafayette-based energy company filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in court Tuesday.
UPDATE: Bodies Found Linked To Lafayette Woman’s Abduction
Lafayette Police confirm bodies found in Port Allen waterway are connected to weekend abduction of a Lafayette woman.
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.
Back-To-School Bash Slated For Saturday in Lafayette
The Lafayette Police Association has partnered with St. James Baptist Church to put on tomorrow’s Back to school Bash.
LPSO Searching For Stolen Giraffe (PHOTOS)
You won't find this giraffe roaming around an Acadiana pasture.
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.
Cox To Begin Charging Residents For Data Usage
BIG changes are coming next week for the way South Louisiana Cox Communications' residential internet subscribers will be charged.
Breaux Bridge Man Booked On Drugs, Weapons Charges
A Monday-night raid of Eddie Wiltz's home led to a significant drug bust.