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
LPSS, La. Health Officials Warn Of Ark-La-Tex Mumps Outbreaks
Mumps outbreaks in Arkansas and Texas have health officials offering warnings on how to keep kids in Acadiana infection-free.
Drugs, Firearms Leads To Breaux Bridge Man’s Arrest
Thirty-four-year-old Brandon Scrantz was booked into the St. Martin Parish Jail after agents raided his home.
Space Pioneer John Glenn Dead At 95
Glenn served the U.S as a Marine Corps pilot, a pioneering astronaut, and a former U.S. Senator.
UPDATE: Es-caped Inmate, Girlfriend Arrested Near Houma
Thirty-five-year-old Roderick Duhon escaped custody while being returned to the Direct Supervision Unit on Willow Street.
USDA Aerial Gunnery At Feral Hogs: 1st Refuges, Now Farms
Farmers are paying to join a USDA program that brings marksmen to shoot from helicopters at feral hogs.
Breaux Bridge Fugitive On The Lam
Kaylon Quebedeaux is wanted for failure to appear on drug charges.
Obama Blocks New Oil, Gas Drilling In Arctic Ocean
The Obama administration is blocking new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic Ocean.
Here’s Where You Can Find The BEST Black Friday Deals
Before you even reheat the leftover turkey, get in line at these Lafayette retailers for Black Friday sales.
Northside High Student Hospitalized Following Shooting
The male victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Lawsuit: Clay Higgins Owes $100K in Child Support
The lawsuit states Higgins is on the hook for back child support payments for three children.
Lafayette Parish Arrest Report
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office reported 22 arrests for Friday.
Breaking News: Car Crashes Into Lafayette Daycare
Motorists should avoid the area to accommodate first responders.
Impaired Mother Crashes Vehicle With Four Children As Passengers
The children ages--8, 5, 3, and 1-- were taken to area hospitals after being rescued from the burning vehicle by a good Samaritan.
Copeland’s, 2Paul’s BBQ Closing Their Doors
Copeland's and 2Paul's Radically Urban Barbecue are both closing their Lafayette locations.
Natchitoches Man Arrested In Lafayette For Sex Crimes
Kory Wilson was arrested for using a electronic device to communicate with a juvenile in a sexually explicit manner.
Abbeville Driver Killed In Early-Morning Crash
The unrestrained 21-year-old driver was killed in the single-vehicle crash on La. 167 early Sunday morning.
Lafayette Parish Arrest Report
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office reported 17 arrests for Saturday.
UL Lafayette Hosts Tons Of Events For Homecoming Week
Homecoming Week (Oct. 31--Nov.5) activities and events include a traditional Homecoming Day parade, a pep rally, and a tailgating party.
Mother & 2 Infants Killed In Kaplan House Fire Sunday
The State Fire Marshal’s Office suspects that an electrical malfunction may have sparked a house fire yielding three fatalities in Kaplan Sunday morning.
Dixie Cab Faces Closure Over Unpaid Traffic Camera Fines
Lafayette Consolidated Government may indefinitely suspend all permits for Dixie Cab Inc. on Oct. 30.