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
Late Night Gun Shots Lead to Death of Eunice Driver
EUNICE, La. (KPEL News) - A Eunice man is now dead after shots rang out early Monday morning, killing him behind the wheel of a car.
The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office, who is working with the Eunice Police Department on this case and another shooting that is possibly related, says Eunice PD informed them around 1:40 a.m. t...
St. Martinville Man Arrested in Child Predator Sting in Lafayette, Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Many times, child predators will drive great lengths to meet up with juveniles who they think they can take advantage of.
One case that comes to mind recently was when an Egan man allegedly drove 230 miles to Oak Grove to allegedly have sex with who he thought was a 13-year-old girl...
Suspect in Lafayette, Louisiana Homicide Arrested in Harrison County, Mississippi
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - On Friday, Lafayette Police answered a phone call from the Harrison County Sheriff's Office in Mississippi that may lead to justice for a murdered man.
According to a press release from Lafayette PD, the sheriff's office had a 40-year-old man in their custody for unrelated crimes - identified as Justin Lee Webber...
Man Arrested Following Father’s Day Shooting in Lafayette, Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - A Lafayette man has been charged with Attempted First Degree Murder following a shooting Father's Day afternoon.
According to a press release, Lafayette Police say officers were called to the 100 block of Vieux Orleans Circle around 2:30 p...
Johnston Street Traffic Closures Coming for Upcoming Week in Lafayette, Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - As one traffic project closes on Johnston Street in Lafayette, another continues for the upcoming week.
On Thursday night, an asphalt blow-up caused an emergency closure on Johnston Street near Arnold Boulevard...
Despite Cost You Feel at the Pump, Gas Prices Trending Lower in Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Gas prices could be a whole lot worse for us in Louisiana.
The average price for a gallon of gas in Louisiana today is $3.12, according to AAA. In Lafayette Parish, the average is slightly higher at $3.16 a gallon...
Raleigh, North Carolina Man Caught Trafficking Huge Haul of Cocaine on I-20 Near Minden, Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, La. (KPEL News) - A Raleigh, North Carolina man found out the hard way that not only are law enforcement officers in Louisiana on the lookout for deadly narcotics but will be proactive and persistent at catching suspicious criminals.
When we th...
Today is World Elder Abuse Day – How Does Louisiana Law Protect Our Seniors?
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - June 15th is World Elder Abuse Day. It's a day to help shine a light on seniors suffering in silence.
While communities across America and the world recognize the significance of the day, how does Louisiana law protect our seniors...
Flag Day: Born In The Heartland Of America
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - It’s believed the idea of Flag Day began 138 years ago when a schoolteacher in Fredonia, Wisconsin, had his students observe June 14 as ‘Flag Birthday,’ or ‘Flag Day.’
According to USFlag.org, BJ Cigrand began ‘Flag D...
New Orleans Man Arrested in Heroin Bust on Interstate 10 in Lafayette, Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - It's no secret that Interstate 10 is used to traffic illegal drugs across Louisiana.
A New Orleans man found out the hard way that not only are local law enforcement authorities on the lookout for these often deadly narcotics but will be proactive and persistent at catching suspicious criminals...
Northside High Football Coach Excited as Former Lafayette High Coach Cedric Figaro Joins Viking Program
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The high school football world was a bit surprised this week to find out that Cedric Figaro was not only resigning as the Head Football Coach at Lafayette High School but was joining the Northside High School football program as an assistant coach...
Opening For New Apollo Road Roundabout in Scott, Louisiana Delayed
SCOTT, La. (KPEL News) - Those who live, work, and travel along Dulles Drive in Lafayette/Scott have definitely had to exercise patience over the last couple of years with needed construction taking place.
The Dulles Drive Widening Project, for instance, has resulted in its stretch between Ambassador Caffery Parkway and N. Domingue Road...
1 Dead, 2 Injured in Shooting Near Palmetto, Louisiana
Sheriff's deputies in St. Landry Parish are trying to figure out who pulled the trigger late Saturday night in a shooting that took the life of one female and injured two other people.
Traffic Closures Happening During Resurfacing of Pinhook Road in Lafayette, Asphalt Paving of Interstate 10 in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Pinhook Road is about to be a much smoother drive for Lafayette commuters!
Earlier this year, construction began on the stretch of Pinhook Road between Mall Street and Jomela Drive as workers for Lafayette Consolidated Government began applying new lining on the inside of subsurface drainage pipes. This is ...
Louisiana Governor Makes Friendly Wager With Kentucky Governor as LSU Hosts UK in NCAA Super Regionals
BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) - An SEC showdown is taking place this weekend in Baton Rouge as the 5th overall seed Louisiana State University is hosting the University of Kentucky in NCAA Super Regional competition.
LSU is the favorite in this weekend's matchup. And the ...
Louisiana Pimp Busted by FBI for Forcing Women to Prostitute in Bossier City and Mesquite, Texas
SHREVEPORT, La. (KPEL News) - A Bastrop man will spend the next two decades behind bars after he pimped multiple women in Louisiana and Texas and his greed and violent tendencies caught up with him.
According to a press release from the U...
Lafayette Firefighters Rescue Woman Trying to Save Pets From Burning Home
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Once you exit a burning building, never go back inside.
That's the message being sent by Lafayette firefighters today after a fire nearly took the life of a woman who was trying to rescue her pets from the destructive blaze on Wednesday night. It ...
Crowley Inmate Charged Following Fentanyl Death in Acadia Parish Jail
ACADIA PARISH, La. (KPEL News) - A year after an inmate at the Acadia Parish Jail died with fentanyl in his system the man accused of dealing him the drugs is now charged with his death.
According to a press release from the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office, 35-year-old Tyrone Vankeith Robinson of Crowley has been charged with Second Degree Murder in his fellow inmate's death that happened in June 2
Lafayette Passenger Caught With Fentanyl Following Speeding Bust in Iberia Parish, Louisiana
IBERIA PARISH, La. (KPEL News) - A Lafayette felon is now in trouble with the law once again after a vehicle he was riding as a passenger in was pulled over for allegedly speeding in Iberia Parish.
It's what sheriff's deputies say they found on the convicted felon, though, that is sending him back behind bars...
Pedestrian Dies in Crash on U.S. Highway 90 Near Rayne, Louisiana
RAYNE, La. (KPEL News) - A pedestrian walking on U.S. Highway 90 near Rayne is dead following a crash involving a car and now involving Louisiana State Police investigators.
According to investigators, the deadly incident happened Tuesday night as Troopers received the call shortly after 9:30 p...