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
Three People Dead, Including Shooter, Seven Injured At Grand 16 Theatre Shooting
59-year-old John Russell Houser of Alabama has been identified as the shooter.
Dealer & Buyer Arrested On Drug Charges After Failing To Use Turn Signal
Two women arrested in St. Mary Parish for illegal possession of prescription pills.
Two Fugitives Wanted for Drug Charges In Crowley
Crowley Police Detectives searching for Antonio Domino and Joseph Jackson.
Breaux Bridge PD Searching For Pair Of Shoplifters
Suspects wanted for Monday, June 22 shoplifting incident.
Pedestrian Lying On Road Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash
A 60-year-old pedestrian, Larry Finister, of Berwick was killed Sunday night on U.S. 90 near Ricohoc, in St. Mary Parish Sunday night.
Fontenot Resigns As Principal At Sacred Heart Of Ville Platte
Committee determined Fontenot's relationship with parents and stakeholders has become "irreparable," hindering her leadership capacity.
City of Broussard To Bolster Its Water Supply
Mayor: Upgrades to Water System should end Broussard's need to purchase LUS water.
Scott PD Searching For Attempted Bank Fraud Suspect
Suspect left fake check in teller's hands.
Men Land in Jail After Trying To Cash Fake Checks
A bank teller's vigilance leads to the arrests of two men trying to cash fraudulent checks.
St. Martinville Woman Gets Busted For Online Fraud Scheme
Woman booked for getting more than $5,000 through a catfishing scheme.
Youngsville Students Being Rezoned To Broussard Schools
Though a contingent of parents agree that rezoning schools from Youngsville to Broussard is imminent, the Lafayette Parish School Board voted to move the affected students sooner than they would like.
Update: SM’Ville Police Identify Shooting Suspects – Victims
Multiple fights and the shooting ensued as a large crowd exited the building just after midnight.
U.S. Justice Dept. Reports Men Sentenced In Meth-Related Cases
One Houston man was sentenced to 20 years for conspiring in Texas-Louisiana drug ring.
Seth Fontenot Found Guilty Of Manslaughter
Fontenot awaits sentencing for one count of manslaughter and two counts of aggravated battery.
Testimony Concludes In Seth Fontenot Trial
Closing arguments to begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Seth Fontenot Takes The Stand
Fontenot fought tears today on the stand as he recalled the incident that resulted in the death of Austin Rivault.