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
School Board Considers Shifting HS Academy Locations (Audio)
Movng one academy from Lafayette High to Northside High could alleviate over-crowding at LHS and fill vacant seats at NHS.
Lit Cigarette Causes Smoke Damage To Lafayette Home
The Lafayette Fire Department reported no one was injured in the residential fire this afternoon.
St. Landry Narcotics Agents Arrest 3; Expect Many More Arrests
Sheriff Bobby Guidroz expects at least 20 more arrests to be made during this complex narcotics investigation.
UL Lafayette Teams Up With Global Safety Traning Company
The university entered into a 10-year agreement with Falck Safety Services, the largest global provider in safety and survival training.
Mother’s Live-In Boyfriend Arrested In Teen Daughter’s Death
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — St. Charles Parish authorities investigating the death of a 16-year-old girl have arrested her mother's longtime, live-in boyfriend.
Sheriff Greg Champagne, at a news conference Monday in Hahnville, says 40-year-old Daniel Beckley faces a charge of second-degree murder and obstruction of justice in the death of Jorion White, whose body was found in a drainage ditch in St...
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Brand Buzz: Crowdsourcing May Be A Gamble (Audio)
Guided crowdsourcing can have huge benefits, sparking conversations with your customers and learning from their experiences.
Some Carencro Area Schools Will Be Closed Monday
Some roads in the area remain closed due to high water which will hinder school bus travel.
Attempted Kidnapper Still At-Large In Youngsville
Police are still searching for the suspect who fled the scene on a bicycle Thursday afternoon.
DEA Hosting Nationwide Drug Disposal Day Saturday
Law enforcement officers will be collecting prescription drugs to be discarded from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Firearms Friday: How Are You Re-Holstering Your Gun? (Audio)
Not paying attention to how you holster your gun can lead to a potentially serious injury.
St. Landry Crime Stoppers Needs Your Help
St. Landry Crime Stoppers Facebook page is more than just arrest reports....much more.
DOTD Balancing New Construction, Repairs Across La. (Audio)
Louisiana's Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson spoke with Rob and Bernie today on Acadiana's Morning News.
Wilson stressed the importance of our state's thoroughfares as conduits of commerce and tourism. And he should know. As the Louisiana Department of Transportation secretary, he commutes from Lafayette to Baton Rouge daily...
Lafayette Live: What Should Qualify The Next Lafayette Police Chief? (Audio)
The Lafayette Consolidated Government council discussed qualifications for Lafayette Police and Fire Department leadership at a marathon meeting Tuesday night.
Acadiana Business Hall of Fame Banquet Being Held May 3 (Audio)
Junior Achievement of Acadiana is hosting the event to honor Acadiana business leaders.
May Is Most Fatal Month On Acadiana Roads (Audio)
Drivers must choose to make the right decisions before getting behind the wheel.
Impaired Driver Arrested After Causing A Series of I-10 Crashes
The hit-and-run driver caused one crash that set off a chain reaction and ultimately left one pedestrian dead.
Lafayette Parish Arrest Report
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office reported 24 arrests for Saturday.
Breaux Bridge Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash
A Breaux Bridge man was killed Friday night in a single-vehicle crash while traveling on Atchafalaya River Highway.
Slain SU Students To Get Posthumous Degrees
The tow 19-year-old girls were killed as innocent bystanders in a Baton Rouge shooting on April 10.
Lafayette Parish Arrest Report
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office reported 32 arrests for Friday.