Jeremy has enjoyed a long career behind the microphone with stops in Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee and Indiana before coming to the Acadiana area. In addition to programming KPEL, Jeremy enjoys talking to you on your drive home every weekday from 5-6pm.In what spare time he has, Jeremy likes to follow sports, play golf, is an avid reader and enjoys time with his family.
Jeremy Lawrence
What Do You Think Of Governor Jindal’s Tax Plan?
Governor Jindal has announced some details about his tax plan and many are now taking sides. His plan calls for the elimination of the income tax in exchange for a sales tax increase from 4 to 5.88 percent.
What do you think about the ideas that the Governor is putting forward...
Power Outage At UL
Officials are saying that power will return at around 1pm.
Obamacare Even Affecting Pet Care?
You may not believe it, but veterinary care for your furry companion may just run you more, thanks to the President's healthcare plan.
While we have heard that it is going to cost all of us even more than what it has, now the word is coming that Fido's care might just run you more...
Democratic Dream Ticket – Hillary And Michelle 2016 – What Do You Think?
It seems like the Presidential talk never ends. Once the 2012 campaign was over, there was already talk of who was running on both sides of the political aisle.
One recent bit of talk was the idea of two first ladies running for President and Vice President in Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama...
What Do You Think Of The Selection Of Pope Francis?
With much pomp and circumstance, Catholic Cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican and voted to see who the next pope would be. After several votes, it was decided that Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio would be chosen as the next pope...
Abby Breaux Creates Stir Nationally With Her Letter To Parish Schools
She wrote a bold and unapologetic letter to the school system. In it, she not only laid down her job, but she also laid out some simple and direct ways to fix what she says are continuing problems in our schools. Abby Breaux's letter has now gotten national attention, having appeared in the Washington Post, and has gotten a movement started on Facebook...
Should People Be Ticketed For Driving Too Slowly?
The story came out of Maryland recently where a woman was cited for going 63 miles per hour in a 65 mile per hour zone. The problem? She was driving that speed in the left lane.
While that might be understood on some level, it does make you wonder if people should be ticketed for going too slow...
Is The World Ready For Charles To Take Britain’s Throne?
There has been a lot of talk about the Queen of England, Elizabeth II, dealing with illness. And given her 81 years, you are forced to think of the most dreadful thing, knowing full well that you don't want to.
Britain's royalty has been something of a fascination for Americans and we continue to watch what the Princes are doing, whether it be becoming a father, or appearing naked in Las Vegas...
Duson Man Arrested For Incest
29-year-old Jerry James McLaren of Duson has been sent to jail.
Bill Whittle Is Coming With Message Of Action To Conservatives
You’re still bummed out from the last election. You can’t believe it happened again. Well get ready - Bill Whittle is coming to Lafayette and he has the message to help you get over it. Bill is considered by many politico insiders to be the hottest up and coming conservative commentator of his time, with two thought provoking internet video essay series known as the FIREWALL and AFTERBURNER...
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Joey Durel Talks Taxes, Mall And Updates On His Wife’s Condition
With everything that is going on for City Parish President Joey Durel, he still made the effort to join us on the Afternoon Drive Home. While he joined us, he did cover some key areas that things are happening in, not only in the city, but also in his personal life...
Your Social Media Comments Are Public And Permanent
We have all seen it. A friend posts something that you know they will regret later. Or maybe it was you, who posted something about work or a friend, not meaning for it to get back to them. We sometimes forget that the things that we put on Facebook and Twitter are very public and quite permanent...
UPDATE – New Iberia’s Catholic High School To Reopen Tuesday
After being closed because of the reported power failure, Catholic High School in New Iberia will resume classes on Tuesday.
Murder At Calcasieu Parish Nightclub
It happened around 4:30am Sunday at The Keg on Goodman Avenue.
Man Allegedly Hits Cop With Car
It happened Friday evening when the suspect encountered a plain clothes police officer in the 400 block of University Blvd. in Lafayette.
Single Vehicle Crash Claims Life Of Crowley Man
20-year-old Seth Courville of Crowley was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
Two Dead After Head On Crash In Iberia Parish
They died after the crash took place on Highway 85 near 674 in Iberia Parish.
Afternoon Drive Digest – What We Couldn’t Get To – Week of March 4
The church that looks like a chicken...really.
White House admits that sequester was really their idea after all.
There is no set price to see the President, according to Jay Carney.
Top 20 percent will pay 72 percent of taxes to the federal government in 2013...
Should Older Teens Be Able To Taste Alcohol?
The issue of teens and alcohol is facing the legislature in the State of Washington, but not in the way that you might think. Instead of the idea of keeping teens from drinking, this legislation is actually encouraging it. The bill in question would allow older teens (translated as 18 and 19 year old college students), to taste alcohol as part of a class at college, particularly those in culinar
Should We Tax Email To Help The Post Office?
A recent story indicated that there was a councilman in the San Francisco area that suggested that there be a tax on email and internet downloads to help support the post office.
This has been one of those things that comes up every now and again and gets people stirred up, but I think that all of that overshadows what really needs to happen...