In the summer of 2011, I accepted a position as a part-time reporter at KPEL. Since that time, I have covered all the major stories, including the disappearance and subsequent murder investigation of UL anthropology student Mickey Shunick, the approach and effects of Hurricane Isaac, and the 2012 Presidential election, with extensive reporting from Rick Santorum’s campaign rally in Lafayette. In December of 2013, I took over as KPEL's Brand Manager and Program Director. KPEL has grown a lot, and I hope to continue to guide that growth in the years to come.
Nathan Pike
Road Closures Expected For Lafayette’s First Zydeco Marathon
Lafayette drivers and residents can expect some road closures Sunday as the city hosts its first ever Zydeco Marathon.
Former Gov. Edwin Edwards To Run For Congress
Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards announced at the Baton Rouge Press Club he will run for Congress this fall in the state's 6th District.
Mardi Gras Traffic Advisories In South Louisiana
We will continue to update this post as we get more information.
Vermilion Catholic Star Jacoby Davis Sues Former School, Catholic Church Over Expulsion
A former star athlete Jacoby Davis who attended Vermilion Catholic High School is reportedly suing the school, the school's principal, the school's pastor, and the Catholic Church.
St. Mary Parish Officials Searching For Escaped Inmates
Police in St. Mary Parish are looking for two people who allegedly escaped from the St. Martin Parish Jail.
Lafayette Parish Schools To Close Thursday
Lafayette School System Superintendent Dr. Pat Cooper announced Wednesday afternoon that parish public schools will remain closed Thursday.
UPDATE – Curfews Implemented By Acadiana Parishes For Wednesday Night
With the accumulation of ice and snow in portions of Acadiana, some authorities have issued curfews to preserve the safety of resident.
City-Parish President Joey Durel Declares State Of Emergency
Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel declared announced a state of emergency Monday afternoon in preparation for Winter Storm Leon.
Acadiana Schools To Close Again For Wintry Weather
For the second week in a row, schools in Acadiana will close because of expected wintry weather.
School Systems Announce Closures For Friday
With the possibility of some wintry weather tonight into tomorrow, at least one school system has announced it will close down for tomorrow.
Lafayette Police Investigating Bank Robbery
Few details are known at this time about a bank robbery in Lafayette.
Arctic Weather Causing A Few Acadiana School Closures
The freezing winter weather is causing headaches across Acadiana, and now we're starting to get reports of school closures.
Louisiana Democrats Criticize Jindal For Duck Dynasty Statement
The Louisiana Democratic Party has responded to Gov. Bobby Jindal's statement in support of suspended Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson.
Fund Set Up To Pay For Funeral Costs Of Unborn Child In Hit-And-Run Death
A Carencro woman who lost her unborn child shortly after a hit-and-run accident is asking for the generosity of the public to help pay for her baby's funeral expenses.
Blue Dog Artist George Rodrigue Dies
George Rodrigue, the acclaimed artist best known for his paintings of Blue Dog, has reportedly died.
Basin Bridge Re-Opened Following Crash Involving 18-Wheelers
State police have re-opened the Interstate 10 near the Whiskey Bay exit on the Atchafalaya Bridge following a major accident involving at least two 18-wheelers and three other vehicles.
Heroin User Crashes Into Slidell Police SUV While Shooting Up
Humankind continues to prove time and time again that is populated at times by complete idiots. Take this story out of Slidell.
Lafayette One Of America’s 100 Best Places To Retire
The Hub City is one of only two cities in Louisiana that made a list of the top 100 places to retire in the country. Where to Retire magazine lists Lafayette and Natchitoches as two of "America's 100 Best Places to Retire."
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Up For Best New Uniforms Of 2013
Last week the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns unveiled their new football uniforms for the 2013 season, much to the delight of fans everywhere. The new unis harkened back to a more simple time while also embracing a more modern look.
Lafayette Police Investigating Robbery of Whitney Bank
The suspect left the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash, Mouton said, but he dropped his handgun before leaving the scene.