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
Stay Safe On Louisiana Roads This Memorial Day Weekend
The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is expecting a record number of motorists to hit the road this holiday weekend.
Acadiana Cancer Survivor Finds Limelight After Leukemia (Audio)
Lisa Henderson shares her story of cancer survival on Acadiana TV and radio.
Budget Session Begins Next Week As Regular Session Closes (Audio)
State Sen. Fred Mills reviews the regular session and speculates about the upcoming special budget session.
TSA Hoping To Shorten Airport Lines This Summer (Audio)
Several hundred TSA security screeners will be hired in June, but will that be enough?
Crime Stoppers Is Not Just Solving Crimes (Audio)
Maj. Eddie Thibodeaux says Crime Stoppers investigators are helping to also solve missing persons cases.
Wingin’ It Wednesday: U.S. Arms Sales, VA-Disneyland, And Other Hairy Issues (Audio)
The panel tackles national, state and local topics in this week's installment of Wingin' It Wednesday.
Lafayette Live: Boudreaux Urges Public Input On Police Chief Qualifications (Audio)
LCG's District 4 Council Member Kenneth Boudreaux discussed the pressing topics including finding a permanent police chief for Lafayette.
Deterring Stranger Danger Is A Community Effort (Audio)
Local law enforcement is dedicated to protecting Acadiana's children because protecting our kids is a group effort.
Five Arrested Following St. Martinville Shooting
Authorities tracked down the five suspects in a Natchez, Miss. motel Friday night.
Unrestrained Driver Killed In St. Martin Parish Crash
It is unknown if impairment is a factor in the crash.
Lafayette Parish Arrest Report
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office reported 30 arrests for Saturday.
Judge To Decide If Death-Row Inmates Need Air Conditioning
Prison officials say there are enough heat precautions already being taken for Death Row inmates.
Armed Robbery Suspect Sought In St. Martin Parish
The suspect entered the store just before closing time to commit this crime.
Lafayette Parish Arrest Report
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office reported 41 arrests in the past 24 hours.
Lafayette Parish Arrest Report
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office reported 39 arrests in the past 24 hours.
Deputies Arrest Lafayette Gun Thieves
Deputies arrested the alleged gun thieves while responding to a vehicle burglary call.
BBB: Scammers Targeting Acadiana Job Seekers (Audio)
Acadiana BBB President-CEO Sharane Gott warns job seekers of a new job opportunity scam.
Firearms Friday: Do You Store Your Gun In Your Vehicle? (Audio)
Protect yourself and your children when carrying a firearm in a vehicle.
More Drugs, Guns Are Off Of St. Landry Parish Streets
Benjamin Dedon was booked into the St. Landry Parish Jail Tuesday after agents completed several undercover drug transactions with him.
Agents Arrest Four In Krotz Springs Drug Bust
St, Landry Parish Narcotics Enforcement Team Agents went undercover to nab these four suspects.