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
Louisiana Governor’s LGBT Rights Order Thrown Out By Judge
A district judge throws out Edwards' executive order, but the governor says he will take the ruling to higher courts for appeal.
Trump Reveals Two More Staff Appointments
The incoming president has tapped Fox News analyst Kathleen "KT" McFarland to serve as deputy national security adviser, and campaign attorney Donald McGahn as White House counsel.
State Motor Vehicles Department Will Reverse No Cash Policy
Department's of Motor Vehicles commissioner, Karen St. Germain, confirmed the move late Friday, citing pressure from lawmakers.
Obama Blocks New Oil, Gas Drilling In Arctic Ocean
The Obama administration is blocking new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic Ocean.
Struggle To Break Away From Pack In Louisiana’s Senate Race
Twenty-four candidates are on Tuesday's ballot for the U.S. Senate Race for Sen. David Vitter's seat.
Alabama Fans Arrested For Vandalizing Tiger Stadium’s Midfield Logo
A pair of teenagers were cited with criminal trespassing for breaking into Tiger Stadium early Saturday morning.
Gov. Edwards Asking For An Additional $4 Billion For Flood Assistance
Gov. John Bel Edwards is once again appealing to the federal government for additional flood recovery funding.
In a letter to Pres. Barack Obama, Edwards requested more than $4 billion for disaster assistance for Louisiana floods in March and August 2016...
Arnold Palmer, 87, Dies Sunday In Pittsburgh
"The King" throughout his illustrious career made golf popular for masses.
Louisiana Deputy To Donate Kidney To ‘Brother In Blue’
A south Louisiana officer injured in a shooting will soon receive a new kidney, thanks to a donation from a St. Tammany Parish deputy.
Officer-Involved Shootings May Spark Threats Via Social Media
So far, Louisiana State Police investigators have not validated any threats to be "credible."