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
LPSS: Myrtle Place Student Did Not Have Firearm On Campus
A brief press release explains what school administrators actually found a student carrying.
Lafayette Woman Booked On Laundry List Of Drug Charges
Sheriff's agents discovered cocaine manufacturing labs in two houses in Breaux Bridge.
Lafayette General Finalizes Regional Medical Center Acquisition
Regional Medical Center becomes Lafayette General Southwest today.
Suspicious Van Driver In Scott Found To Pose No Threat To Others
Facebook users share posts warning public of a suspected kidnapper. Police determine male stranger meant no harm.
Bookstores, Publisher, ACLU Challenging New State Law
ACLU claims a state law requiring age verification for online book sales violates First, Fifth and Fourteenth U.S. Constitutional Amendments.
Louisiana Ranks Near Top Of “Fattest States” Study
Louisiana was ranked second only to Mississippi in the study that considered data from the Centers for Disease Control and the Physical Activity Council.
Abbeville Man Jailed For Alleged Kidnapping, Rape
Fifty-year-old Kevin Moore abducted his victim as she was walking home along Martin Luther King Drive Monday night.
Scammers Targeting LUS Customers
Scammers threaten to terminate utility services unless their victims make payments via a "1-800" number.
Law Enforcement Agencies To Receive Thousands In Grants
Six Acadiana law enforcement agencies will receive portions of $2.4 million in grant money awarded by the U.S. Office of Justice.
Two Suspected Runaways Missing Since Friday
The pair of 16-year-olds were last seen at the International Rice Festival on Friday, Oct. 16.
Crowley Police Release Identity Of Crowley Shooting Victim
Crowley Police Chief K.P. Gibson said that his detectives are following up on several leads to determine who fired the deadly shots.
St. Martin Sheriff’s Office Offering Public Safety Courses
To register for the Rape Aggression Defense or the AARP Driver's Safety courses, contact Sgt. Daisy Trimble at (337) 394-2672.
One Dead, One Injured From Shooting At Rice Fest After Party
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish at 789-TIPS.
Krotz Spring Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Accident
Master Trooper Brooks David reminds motorists of the dangers of driving impaired and the importance of wearing seat belts while in a vehicle.
Lafayette Parish Arrest Report
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office reported 21 arrests for Saturday.
Baton Rouge Men Arrested After Burglary, Hit & Run
One suspect climbed through a restroom ceiling to steal from a back office while the other drove the getaway vehicle. Neither of them executed their tasks smoothly.
Turnout For Election Predicted To Only Reach 50 Percent
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's elections chief is predicting only half of the state's voters or fewer will cast ballots in the Oct. 24 election to choose a new governor, new lieutenant governor and other statewide leaders.
Secretary of State Tom Schedler released his projection Friday, saying he expects 40 percent to 50 percent voter turnout based on early voting patterns he's seen...
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Jamaican Nationals Arrested For Trafficking Marijuana
The two suspects were charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and booked into the Jeff Davis Parish Jail.
Lafayette Parish Arrest Records
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office reported 22 arrests for Friday.
Drought Forces Officials To Issue Statewide Burn Ban
The ban will continue indefinitely until the emergency conditions due to severe drought, abnormal emergency responses and unusually dry weather subside.