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.
GOP Sen. Cortez Files Bill To Overhaul DOTD
In hopes of fixing the backlog of projects, copious construction time frames and oversight miscues, Cortez filed Senate Bill 498.
Social Media Threat At Mall of Louisiana Prompts Evacuation
Though social media users shared the active shooter threats, no shooter or weapon have been confirmed to be found at the facility.
Trump’s Getting His Military Parade With One Caveat
President Trump will get his military parade on Veterans' Day, but there will be one obvious absence.
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.
Gov. Edwards Calls Another Special Legislative Session On Finances
The governor is once again calling on state lawmakers to report for a special legislative session to address another looming fiscal cliff.
La. Journalists Call For Transparency Amid Frat Hazings
Louisiana's chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists wants transparency and cooperation from universities regarding recent cases of fraternity hazing investigations.
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.
Woman Suing Chick-Fil-A After Finding A Rodent In Her Sandwich (PHOTO)
A Pennsylvania woman was delivered lunch only to make a disgusting discovery.