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
Father Arrested After Son Charged in Late Night Shooting in Maurice, Louisiana Near Johnston Street
MAURICE, La. (KPEL News) - A day after his son was arrested for allegedly shooting at someone, the father has been arrested for allegedly trying to intimidate a witness.
In a story being covered by KPEL News, a shooting happened on McDonald Road in Maurice on Sunday night and was reported to the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office. As you c...
Lafayette Man Arrested After Gunshot Damages Transformer at SLEMCO Substation in St. Martinville, Louisiana
ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (KPEL News) - A Lafayette man is in trouble with the law after allegedly shooting a transformer at a SLEMCO substation in St. Martinville.
Did you know that doing so is considered a felony? The charge, Criminal Damage to a Critical Infrastructure, carries a possible lengthy prison sentence in Louisiana: up to 20 years behind bars, as well as up to a $25,000.00 f...
Arguments Lead to Gunshots in Maurice, Louisiana Near Johnston Street
MAURICE, La. (KPEL News) - As the weekend came to a close, the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office began an investigation into a shooting that happened in Maurice.
According to a press release from VPSO, the shooting happened on McDonald Road and was reported to their office around 10:00 p.m. o...
Traffic Closures Happening on I-10 at Pearl River Bridge over Louisiana-Mississippi State Line
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - For those of you who are headed east for business or for pleasure, you will want to pay attention to these traffic closures happening at the Pearl River Bridge over the Louisiana-Mississippi state line.
These...
FBI Works With Lafayette Police to Take Heroin Trafficker Off the Streets, Judge Hands Down Punishment
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - A Lafayette man's attempt to ditch a vehicle with heroin inside is now off the streets and faces a lengthy time behind bars.
Nearly four years ago, 38-year-old Lensly Johnnie was a passenger in a vehicle being driven by Ernest Taylor...
New Report Says Texas Will Boast 3 Most Populous Cities in the United States of America – Dallas, Houston, and Austin
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - New York City, New York; Los Angeles, California; and Chicago, Illinois. These three cities are the most populous cities in the United States of America in 2023, according to worldpopulationreview.com.
There are three Texas cities, however, that will kick them out of the top three spots...
Traffic Closures Begin on Highway in Lafayette, Interstate 10 in St. Martin Parish
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - As the Fourth of July holiday comes to an end, Louisiana DOTD crews resume their summer of road improvements Interstate 10 and begin drainage work on a highway that runs through Lafayette.
Crews Continue Asphalt Paving on I-10 in St. Mar...
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
Driving Safety Tips for Fourth of July Holiday Travelers
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The Fourth of July holiday is upon us and the roads will be busy this weekend as a record-setting 43.2 million Americans will drive on them over the extended weekend, says AAA in this CNN article. Plus, gas prices have dropped significantly, over a dollar less than last year at this time.
Wheth...
U.S. Supreme Court Makes Ruling on President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
On Friday, in a 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Joe Biden's program.
Traffic Closures on I-10 Happening as Drivers Hitting the Road for Fourth of July Holiday
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The Fourth of July weekend is beginning early, and so is the frustration of Louisiana drivers traveling on Interstate 10 trying to get away for the holiday.
Earlier today, I-10 West had to close at Butte La Rose because of a crash...
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...
How To Recognize Burnout In Your Marriage
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Burnout. It's something we usually think of when it comes to the workplace but it can become a divisive factor in your marriage as well.
On Sunday evenings, spouses Brandon and Hannah Comeaux host "The Modern Marriage" on Newstalk 96.5 FM...
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...
Man Convicted of Killing Wife in Her Opelousas, Louisiana Home
OPELOUSAS, La. (KPEL News) - A husband who shot his wife to death at her home in Opelousas then fled to Alexandria before turning himself in to Rapides Parish authorities has been convicted of Second Degree Murder by a St. Landry Parish jury...
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 ...
Overnight Crash in Breaux Bridge Takes Life of Lafayette Motorcyclist
BREAUX BRIDGE, La. (KPEL News) - Louisiana State Police say a Lafayette man is dead following a crash late Friday night/early Saturday morning on Louisiana Highway 341 near Lawless Tauzin Road in Breaux Bridge.
Investigators say they received the call shortly after 1:00 p...
2 Suspects Arrested After Body Found Inside of Vehicle in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (KPEL News) - The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office announces two people are under arrest after a body was found dead inside a vehicle located in the the 300 block of Austin Road, which is registered in Youngsville.
19-year-old Arrellano Cortez and 28-year-old Bojoquez Zamora have each been charged with Second Degree Murder after 43-year-old Raul Ramirez's body was found. The
Traffic Closures Scheduled for I-49 in St. Landry Parish, Extended for I-10 in Acadia Parish
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Maintenance work is needed for sections of Interstate 49 and Interstate 10, so Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development crews will be out in full force making the adjustments.
Let's first start with I-49...
Man Arrested in Shooting at McDonald’s in Abbeville, Louisiana
ABBEVILLE, La. (KPEL News) - Imagine you are sitting in a drive-thru waiting for your food to be ready when gunshots start sounding off.
And the gunfire is headed in your direction!
A similar situation happened at the McDonald's on Veterans Memorial Drive in Abbeville two weeks ago...