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
State’s Budget Shortfall Leads To 60% Cut In TOPS Payments
College-bound students who use TOPS to pay tuition should expect to shoulder 60 percent of their tuition for the Spring 2017 semester.
Lawsuit: Clay Higgins Owes $100K in Child Support
The lawsuit states Higgins is on the hook for back child support payments for three children.
Jury: Ackal Not Guilty Of Civil Rights Charges
The jury in the federal civil rights trial involving Iberia Parish Sheriff Louis Ackal have returned not guilty verdicts.
Lafayette Man Sentenced For Stealing $1.5 Million From His Disabled Sister
The defendant was appointed the curator for his sister's estate when she was unable to manage her own affairs following an auto accident.
Russian Requests to Monitor Elections In La. Denied
Louisiana Secretary of State Tom Schedler's office--which is in charge of overseeing elections within the state--quickly denied the requests.
AG Suit Challenges Edwards’ Efforts To Create Anti-Discrimination Law
The legal battle over the state contract issue between Landry and Edwards enters Round 2.
BR Asst. Principal Pleads Not Guilty In Teacher’s Murder (UPDATED)
Robert Marks has been formally charged for the death of Lyntell Washington and her unborn baby.
N.C. Man Copper-Plates His SUV…With Pennies
Larry Hall of Randolph County glued over 51-thousand pennies to his Chevy Blazer
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.