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
Ex-Cop Sentenced For Civil Rights Violation
After striking a woman multiple times, the former Homer police officer lied to the FBI about the incident.
Angelle, Higgins Face Off For 3rd Congressional District Seat
In the 3rd Congressional District, two Republicans--Scott Angelle and Clay Higgins--will face each other in a runoff on Dec. 10.
Alabama Fans Arrested For Vandalizing Tiger Stadium’s Midfield Logo
A pair of teenagers were cited with criminal trespassing for breaking into Tiger Stadium early Saturday morning.
Unrestrained 9-Year-Old Girl Killed In Acadia Parish Crash
The child was ejected from the vehicle when the SUV overturned ion La. 98 in Acadia Parish.
Jennings Motorcyclist Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash
The victim was ejected from his motorcycle when he hit a flat-bed trailer in Acadia Parish.
Louisiana Cities Among “Most Fun Cities In America”
Three Louisiana cities made the list--with two coming in near the top.
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.
Sports Reporter Jordy Hultberg Charged With Domestic Abuse
The former LSU basketball player and current sorts reporter was arrested early Saturday morning at his home.
Crowley Man Arrested For Child Pornography Charges…Again
Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson reported the man's arrest for child porn charges marks his second since March.
Eunice Man Pleads Guilty To Sexual Exploitation Of A 12-Year-Old
Thirty-five year-old Adam Shilow pleaded guilty of receiving sexually explicit photos of the adolescent via social media.
Leesville Man Arrested For Allegedly Killing His Wife
Detectives saw through accounts that the woman died of an overdose.