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
Traffic Closures on Interstate 10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, US Highway 90 Highlight Workweek
There are a few traffic closures happening this week in Lafayette and the surrounding areas that you need to know about.
Denham Springs Man Accused of Raping Ex-Girlfriend at Gunpoint in Her Abbeville Home
ABBEVILLE, La. (KPEL News) - A Denham Springs, Louisiana, man has been arrested after he allegedly raped his ex-girlfriend at gunpoint in her home in Abbeville.
Officers with the Abbeville Police Department say they responded to the call shortly after 1:00 p...
Republicans Gain Supermajority in Louisiana Legislature as Lifelong Democrat Francis Thompson Switches Political Parties
BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) - Republicans across Louisiana are excited as longtime Delhi Representative Francis Thompson has given them the power they have not had yet in modern state history - a supermajority in the Louisiana Legislature.
This is a historic day for the Republican Party," said LAGOP Chairman Louis Gurvich...
Lane Closures Happening for These Lafayette Parish Schools as Part of Louisiana DOTD Safety Project
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) is on a mission to make traveling around schools as safe as possible.
The DOTD's Safe Routes to School project installs new roadway safety enhancements including sidewalks, driveways, handicap ramps, grading, and signage along various routes near schools across Louisiana. For the rest ...
Former President of the United States of America Donald Trump Believes He Will be Arrested Next Week
NEW YORK (KPEL News) - The 45th President of the United States Donald Trump is saying on Truth Social that he will be arrested on Tuesday, March 21, and is basing that on "illegal leaks from a corrupt and highly political Manhattan District Attorney's Office...
Opening Delayed for Buc-ee’s in Ruston, Louisiana
RUSTON, La. (KPEL News) - When Buc-ee's announced they would finally open their first Louisiana location in Ruston, people rejoiced.
No longer would citizens of the Bayou State have to cross state lines to enjoy Buc-ee's nuggets, their delicious BBQ brisket sandwiches, or any of the other many snacks/meals that Buc-ee's offers to drivers who stop there to fill up their gas tanks...
Plano, Texas Man Arrested Following Alleged Kidnapping and Attempted Rape of a Juvenile in Lafayette, Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Lafayette Police say they have arrested a Texas man who is accused of kidnapping and attempting to rape a juvenile victim.
In a press release, officers say they responded to the call Wednesday, March 15 around 4:41 p.m. a...
The Time the USL Ragin’ Cajuns Beat the Oklahoma Sooners in the 1992 NCAA Tournament
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - It's been 31 years since the Ragin' Cajuns won their last NCAA Tournament game. Louisiana will hope to break that streak when they play the Tennessee Volunteers on Thursday night. The Cajuns came close to beating the Vols in the NCAA Tournament 23 years ago but came up short in the end.
To be...
The Time Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns Men’s Basketball Team Nearly Stunned the Tennessee Volunteers in the NCAA Tournament
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - As the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns basketball team gets ready to take on the Tennessee Volunteers in the NCAA Tournament's East Region, I'm reminded of the 1999-2000 basketball season and the Cajuns' appearance in the NCAA Tournament...
Homicide Investigation Begins After New Iberia Man Identified as Dead Body Found in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (KPEL News) - Over the weekend, St. Martin Parish Sheriff's deputies announced a dead body was found in the 1600 block of Prairie Highway in Breaux Bridge.
There was very little information made available at the time. But now we have the update we've been waiting for...
Vermilion River Bridge on Eloi Broussard Road to Close Thursday Morning
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The wheel of traffic construction will stop on the Eloi Broussard Bridge over the Vermilion River on E. Broussard Road in Lafayette this week as DOTD workers will be making bridge repairs Thursday morning.
The work is necessary as crews will be working from 8:30 a...
Hit-and-Run Crash Claims Life of Duson Pedestrian in St. Martin Parish
ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. (KPEL News) - A pedestrian is dead and Louisiana State Police are looking for the driver whose vehicle struck him during an overnight hit-and-run crash in St. Martin Parish.
According to a press release from State Police, Troopers responded to the crash shortly before 3:00 a...
Houma Representative Wants to Form Task Force to Look at Field Burning in Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Field burning - it makes for a controversial topic of discussion here in South Louisiana.
According to lawinsider.com, "field burning means the burning of any grass field, grain field, pasture, rangeland or other field by open burning or by use of mobile equipment or flaming equipment on any land or vegetation."
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New Details Released Following Attempted Murder Arrest in Lafayette Trespassing Case
UDPATE: LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Lafayette Police have released the name of the man charged in the early Sunday morning shooting on Verdun Street.
52-year-old Patrick Narcisse of Lafayette is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday morning at 8:30 a
...
Remembering the Night Kidnapping Survivor Elizabeth Smart Shared Her Story With Lafayette, Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Elizabeth Smart is a name the nation came to know and pray for in 2002 when she was kidnapped from her bedroom in Salt Lake City, Utah, on June 5th. She endured nine months of hell as she was forced to stay with a man who not only took her from her family but also raped her, all with a wife who was his accomplice.
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18-Wheeler Carrying Hazardous Materials Has Accident in Scott, Louisiana; Causes Road Closure
SCOTT, La. (KPEL News) - A crash early Friday morning involving an 18-wheeler carrying hazardous materials caused Brothers Road in Scott to be shut down but, thankfully, the situation did not get any worse.
Scott Fire Chief Chad Sonnier says firefighters were dispatched to the 100 block of Brothers Road just after 4:00 a...
Opelousas, Louisiana Caregiver Accused of Punching Victim in the Stomach, Berating Her
OPELOUSAS, La. (KPEL News) - A woman from Opelousas has been arrested after the woman she was supposed to be taking care of reported her for allegedly abusing her.
31-year-old Charnette Guillory was arrested this week by deputies with the St...
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana Couple Arrested After Mother’s Children Sent to the Hospital
BREAUX BRIDGE, La. (KPEL News) - Two children have been released from the hospital while their mother and her boyfriend are in jail accused in their injuries.
At the beginning of the school week, school administrators at an elementary school in St. Martin P...
Louisiana’s Miss USA Ali Landry Returning Home to Launch Life-changing Book
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Ali Landry was a name heard across the nation in 1995 when she won the Miss Louisiana USA title. It catapulted her to new heights and amazing opportunities, which she seized, as she continued to make her friends and family back home proud.
Ali Landry then ...
Interstate 10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge Highlights Traffic Closures on Bridges Across South Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - For the next two weeks, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is shining a spotlight on bridges across South Louisiana. From regular maintenance to improvements, DOTD crews will be out working to make the bridges safer to drive on...