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
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
What Comes to Mind When You Think of the Fourth of July Holiday?
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The 4th of July Holiday is upon us!
It's America's birthday and something that should always be celebrated, no matter what political issues or divides we may still be working on as a country. Even as the debate ensues about how free we are as a nation in these times, we still reside in the greatest country to ever have been birthed!
In th...
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...
Moon Griffon to Guest Host The Dan Bongino Show as July 4th Weekend Approaches
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Almost one year ago, the "Voice of Louisiana" Moon Griffon was heard across the United States of America as he guest hosted the Dan Bongino Show for the first time on Tuesday, July 5th.
It was a great day for Louisiana as there were no shortages of references to our state on the nationally-syndicated show. From mentions of t...
How to Navigate Through Hard Times in Your Marriage
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Whether you've been in a relationship for 5 months or for 50 years, you're going to go through difficult times. Having challenging issues pop up in a relationship is normal.
On Sunday evenings, spouses Brandon and Hannah Comeaux host "The Modern Marriage" on Newstalk 96.5 FM KPEL...
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...
St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Deputies Say Opelousas, Louisiana Man Admits to Sexual Battery of Multiple Girls
OPELOUSAS, La. (KPEL News) - Females of several different ages are speaking up against an Opelousas man who they accuse of touching them inappropriately.
According to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office, a parent of the juvenile victim met with deputies at the beginning of June to report his daughter was being sexually abuse allegedly by the suspect...
Gulfport, Mississippi Man Second Suspect Arrested in Lafayette, Louisiana Homicide
UPDATED STORY (Wednesday, June 21, 2023) LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - A second arrest has been made in a homicide case involving a Lafayette victim, a suspect captured in Harrison County, and now a second suspect identified as being of Gulfport, Mississippi.
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