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
Driver’s Ed Instructor Denied Appeal For Lewd Comments To Teens
Former driving instructor Teddy Aguillard's 10-year sentence for making sexual comments to teen girls is upheld in Louisian's Third Circuit Court.
Cameron Parish Trustee Crew Finds Rotting Human Head
The road crew made the grisly discovery Thursday along a roadside in the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge.
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 teh hands of Besh and others.
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.
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.
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.
Lafayette PD Makes Massive, Historic Drug Bust
The Friday drug bust is the largest known cocaine seizure in the history of the Lafayette Police Department.
La. Students Top Arrests Tallies For Spring Break
Louisiana students earned the citation championship during the seven-week Spring Break season in Florida.
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.
Bossier La. House Candidate Stands By Anti-Islam Sentiments
Last week, Duke Lowrie stood by his anti-Islam sentiments that he posted on Facebook in 2015.