Bernadette Lee has worked in broadcasting in South Louisiana for over the past 30 years. During her tenure at KPEL-FM, the station was a finalist for a Marconi Award. She was the recipient of Townsquare Media's President's Club Q4 Contributor of the Quarter Award. She dedicates her time as a broadcaster to both on-air and online duties. Bernadette Lee specializes in writing about Crime, Scams, and Lifestyle Stories about Louisiana and covers outrageous stories.
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Lafayette, Louisiana Shooting Said to Have Started with an Argument
Lafayette Police officials say one person was shot multiple times in an incident that happened early Tuesday morning.
Louisiana Tragedy Unfolds After a Motorcycle Collides with a Vehicle
Louisiana State Police officials say a motorcycle rider died after colliding with a car Sunday afternoon.
Louisiana Fatal Crash Claims Life After Truck Slams into Tree
Tragic accident claims life of a man in Louisiana crash.
Louisiana State Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting
LSP investigating deputy-involved shooting in the state.
Louisiana’s Wildest Mega Millions Lottery Dream Buys (NSFW)
If you were to win the $944 Mega Millions what would be the first thing you would buy?
Louisiana Grieves After Two Heartbreaking Fatal Road Crashes Claim Lives
Two crashes result in tragic deaths on Louisiana roadways.
Louisiana Woman Dies in Tragic One-Vehicle Crash Before Holidays
Fatal crash on U.S. Highway 90 claims life of woman near the Louisiana Highway 83 exit.
Louisiana Child’s Perspective on Police Changed by Officer
Discover how a single encounter at a Christmas festival transformed a child's perception of law enforcement.
Louisiana Tragedy: Woman Dies in House Fire Likely Due to Trying to Heat Home
A terrible tragedy unfolded in Louisiana Tuesday as a woman succumbed to a house fire, according to the Office of the Louisiana State Fire Marshal Bryan Adams.
Caught: Louisiana Camera Shows Porch Pirate on Bicycle
Crime Stoppers needs help catching the bicycle porch pirate.
Help Identify Louisiana Thieves Behind $4,000 Cigarette Heist
Louisiana officials seek public help to identify two cigarette thieves who stole several dozen cartons, valued at $4,000.
Louisiana Neighborhood Sees American Flags Taken Down From Utility Poles
Overwhelming community support to keep American flags on utility poles despite ordinance violation, prompting city officials to say they will review the ordinance.
Louisiana School Financial Scandal: Ex-Bookkeeper Arrested For $205K Misappropriation
After a complaint regarding financial irregularities at Patterson High School, Lisa Ann Crochet Powell was arrested.
Louisiana Shipping Deadlines: Make Sure It Gets There For Christmas
Ensure your gifts arrive on time this Christmas by understanding shipping and packaging deadlines.
Lafayette Offers Easy Christmas Light Recycling for Residents
Dispose of old Christmas lights responsibly with Lafayette Consolidated Government's special recycling program at Robicheaux Recreation Center.
Getting the Louisiana Christmas Spirit: How Weather, Traditions, And Music Impact Us
Everyone has a different time when they start to feel the Christmas spirit.
How Louisiana Unites To Fulfill Children’s Christmas Wishes
Join KPEL and McMillans Pub in spreading holiday cheer to children in Acadiana by fulfilling their wishes for clothes, shoes, and toys.
Louisiana Tragedy: Man Dies After Attempting to Cross Road
Louisiana State Police officials say a pedestrian was struck and killed after trying to cross a roadway.
Heartbreaking Louisiana Bicycle Crash Claims Life of Cyclist
A bicyclist was killed while riding down a Louisiana roadway; his passenger was hospitalized.
Louisiana Officials Need Help Finding Two Missing Children/Endangered Runaways
Officials are hoping that residents can help them locate two missing/endangered runaways.