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
Leonard Fournette Donates Trophies For A New Use
A Jacksonville-area high school will be given the trophies, but after some major modifications.
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.
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.
Two U.S. Attorneys From Louisiana Leaving Office
U.S. Attorneys Stephanie Finley and Kenneth Polite announced their retirement and resignation, respectively.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mr. Edwards Goes To Washington…Again
Gov. John Bel Edwards is making another push for additional flood relief funds from federal officials.
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.