Born and raised in Carencro/Lafayette, Brandon has worked in the Lafayette market since 2007. His opportunity to work in radio came while he was a student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He started his radio career as a part-time board operator, producing sports games and giving halftime reports. During his time at Townsquare Media, Brandon has hosted numerous sports and news talk shows and have done newscasts for various Townsquare radio stations. Brandon lives in Lafayette with my beautiful wife, Hannah. and his precious daughter, Adalynn. He loves traveling with Hannah and enjoying the incredible area with her. He also love hanging out with his baby girl.
Brandon Comeaux
Sylvester Stallone Rates the ‘Rocky’ Movies
(KPEL News) - One of my favorite movie franchises of all-time is the "Rocky" movie series. While superstar actor Sylvester Stallone is known for a wide variety of characters he has played, his Rocky Balboa character is who I will always identity him with...
Lafayette Christian Academy Overwhelms Jesuit in Home Opener
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The Jesuit Blue Jays held tough for awhile but the Lafayette Christian Academy Knights proved to be way too much as LCA won the Lafayette-New Orleans matchup by the score of 51-18 at Knight Field on Friday.
Leading the way for the Knight offensive attack was none other than Quarterback Ju'Juan Johnson, who had another monster night: 440 yards of total offense (267 rush
Shaquille O’Neal’s ‘Big Chicken’ Restaurant Opens New Locations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Austin, Texas
BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) - "Big Chicken" has arrived as Shaquille O'Neal has opened his first Louisiana location in Baton Rouge!
The stars have aligned ✨ #BigChickenShaq is now open inside the @QueenBatonRouge in #BatonRouge, #Louisiana! See you there! #CanYouDigIt
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US FDA Rules Against Common Decongestant as Louisiana Allergy Sufferers Ponder Future of Benadryl and Sudafed
(KPEL News) - Could your go-to allergy and cold medicine be pulled from your pharmacy's shelves? A US Food and Drug Advisory panel's determination on Tuesday could make that a reality as thousands of people in Louisiana have struggled with sinus issues themselves over the last few weeks.
In a unanim...
McDonald’s Announces Free Food Giveaway Following New Orleans Saints Win
NEW ORLEANS, La. (KPEL News) - New Orleans Saints fans have another reason to love McDonald's following Sunday's opening game win against the Tennessee Titans.
While it wasn't the prettiest win, Sunday's game featured many amazing moments that led to the Saints 16-15 victory...
Ju’Juan Johnson Has Another Big Night, Defense Steps Up as Lafayette Christian Academy Rolls Over Woodlawn-Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) - One week after LSU commit Ju'Juan Johnson lit up scoreboard at Bill Dotson Stadium with eight total touchdowns against Acadiana High School, the quarterback led Lafayette Christian Academy to another blowout victory as they defeated the Woodlawn - Baton Rouge Panthers on the road 49-14 on Friday night...
LSU Reverses Tailgating Cooking Policy as Louisiana Burn Ban Continues
BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) - Tailgaters wanting to cook up their favorite pregame foods will now be allowed to do so at LSU football games as the university has reversed its outdoor cooking policy following a rule change by the Office of The Louisiana Fire Marshal on Wednesday.
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Huge Snake Traps Deer, Watch Incredible Rescue
(KPEL News) - When it comes to snakes, they freak me out!
You know the saying "The only good snake is a dead snake?" Well, that's me. Yeah, I know, there are some snakes that are great for keeping other pests away from your home, such as king snakes who eat other poisonous snakes...
Lafayette Christian Academy Blows Past Acadiana High to Open 2023 Regular Season
SCOTT, La. (KPEL News) - In a game featuring two of the top Lafayette area high school football programs over the last 10 years, it was the Lafayette Christian Academy Knights who looked like they were playing in championship form as they routed the Acadiana High Wreckin' Rams 61-38 on Friday night on Ted Davidson Field at Bill Dotson Stadium in Scott, Louisiana...
Traffic Closures Happening on Interstate 10 in Lafayette, Louisiana and on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Louisiana DOTD's construction on several parts of Interstate 10 continues as workers will not only continue to focus on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge but also on the Lafayette stretch of it.
Last week, lane closures were necessary as emergency roadwork to repair a broken finger joint on the Basin Bridge near the Butte La Rose exit began, forcing I-10 eastbound down to o
Cooling Station to Open in Lafayette as Louisiana Continues to Deal With Scorching Heat
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - As the scorching hot temperatures continue to bake Louisiana, Lafayette Consolidated Government officials say they are providing relief for anyone who needs shelter: a cooling station.
As temperatures are expected to continue reaching triple digits for the foreseeable future, the cooling station - the Domingue Recreation Center located at 901 Mudd Avenue - will open on
Alabama Comedian Nails ‘False Fall’ and the South’s Hatred of Summer
(KPEL News) - Who else is ready for summer to leave and fall to visit Louisiana?
It is that time of the year when we are all tired of the heat and humidity slapping us in the face when we walk outside in the morning or break out into a sweat just by walking to the mailbox.
Every...
Daytime Traffic Closures on Moss Street Part of Busy Week for Notable Projects in Lafayette, Louisiana
It's a busy week of traffic closures in Lafayette as Louisiana DOTD and Lafayette Consolidated Government crews will be seen in various parts of the Hub City beginning on Wednesday, August 9th.
New Tulane Study Tackles Alcohol’s Effect on Blood Pressure
Can a beer a day increase your blood pressure?
Young Girl Saves Grandfather’s Life Following 4-wheeler Crash in Franklin Parish, Louisiana
An 83-year-old man is recovering in the hospital after his 8-year-old granddaughter saved his life after they were thrown from a 4-wheeler in Franklin Parish on Tuesday night.
Massive Response Needed as Fire Ravages Abandoned Hotel in Lafayette, Louisiana
The abandoned hotel at 1421 SE Evangeline Thruway near Pinhook Road in Lafayette has been an eyesore for years.
Body of Lafayette, Louisiana Man Found in Pearl River County, Mississippi as Suspects in Homicide Await Court Date
UPDATED STORY (Wednesday, July 5, 2023) LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The body of Randall Duplechin of Lafayette has been found in Mississippi as the out-of-state men allegedly involved in his death await trial.
According to Lafayette Police, a breakthrough was made in the case nearly a week ago on June 29th when detectives were able to identify a location where Duplechin's body was possibly discar
DeanO’s Henderson Now Open
HENDERSON, La. (KPEL News) - The third location of the Dean-O's franchise is now open - in Henderson, Louisiana!
As we first reported in March, DeanO's Henderson is a smaller express unit in Henderson adjacent to Hebert's Market. This unit used to be Ch...
Who Serves the Best Breakfast in Lafayette, Louisiana?
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Lafayette is certainly the Hub City when it comes to delicious food in Louisiana! There is something for every taste bud as a vast variety of restaurants serve incredible food every day.
Breakfast is no exception...
Skip Bertman’s Must Watch Words as LSU Tigers Play Deciding Game 3 Against Florida in Men’s College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The words and wisdom of Skip Bertman still continue to resonate well after his coaching career ended at Louisiana State University. The larger-than-life figure put LSU baseball in Baton Rouge on the map.
As a child of the 1990's, I watched Coach Bertman's LSU Tigers dominate college baseball, winning 5 College World Series titles from 1991 - 2000. In ...