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
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.
I-10 Traffic At A Crawl Near Butte La Rose Near Big Rig Crash
An 18-wheeler flipped over am I-10 WB guardrail near Butte LaRose.
Three Killed In Industrial Explosion In DeRidder
The explosion at the Packaging Corporation of America plant killed three and injured many more.
Lafayette PD Conducting OWI Checkpoint Friday
The checkpoint will be conducted within Lafayette Friday night.
Body Discovered On Lafayette’s South Side; Foul Play Not Suspected
Lafayette Police say the death is being investigated as an accident.
Police Searching For Suspects In Friday Night Shooting
Police have identified multiple juveniles who may have ties to the shooting.
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.
UPDATE: Two Arrested For Shooting Of LDWF Agent
Two suspects have been arrested for the shooting of LDWF Senior Agent Tyler Wheeler.
State Police Find Nearly $500,000 Of Cocaine In Traffic Stop
The drug bust happened Wednesday, when troopers and a police dog found the cocaine after pulling over a Ford F-150 pickup truck.
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.
Two Arrested For Murder Of Lafayette Pizza Delivery Man
Two Lafayette men have been arrested for the murder of a Papa John's pizza delivery driver Friday.
Feds: College Financial Aid Officer Stole $22K From Students
The convict was a financial aid officer at Unitech Training Academy's Alexandria campus.
Congress Oks More Than $1.25B For Louisiana Flood Recovery
A flood recovery task force created by Gov. John Bel Edwards will decide how the dollars are spent.
Space Pioneer John Glenn Dead At 95
Glenn served the U.S as a Marine Corps pilot, a pioneering astronaut, and a former U.S. Senator.
Youngsville Mayor: LCG Must Also Do Its Part To Improve Drainage (AUDIO)
Mayor Ken Ritter said he and the Youngsville City Council have done their parts to improve drainage issues following the August floods. Now, it's LCG's turn to pitch in to keep water out.
State Motor Vehicles Department Will Reverse No Cash Policy
Department's of Motor Vehicles commissioner, Karen St. Germain, confirmed the move late Friday, citing pressure from lawmakers.
85% Of Lafayette Parish Schools Post Performance Improvements (AUDIO)
Lafayette Parish School Board Member Justin Centanni discusses the great news.
Opelousas Man Arrested For ATV Thefts
James Lanclos was arrested in St. Landry Parish for theft of three ATVs and other charges.
Here’s Where You Can Find The BEST Black Friday Deals
Before you even reheat the leftover turkey, get in line at these Lafayette retailers for Black Friday sales.
Lafayette Teen Reported Missing
Fifteen-year-old Venus Archangel left home almost three weeks ago.