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
Wingin It Wednesday: Tax Reform, Russia and Brian Pope Top This Week’s Discussions
Lots of things happening in D.C. and right here in Acadiana. Listen in to the panelists delve into this week's topics.
Breaux Bridge Man Arrested On Child Porn Charges
A multi-agency investigation led to the arrest of the suspect today.
LPD Charges Suspect In Hansel Drive Shooting
A suspect has been identified in the March shooting of 45-year-old John Jones.
Breaking News: US House Passes GOP Tax Reform Bill
The bill now heads across the Capitol to the U.S. Senate. Senators are expected to vote on the bill sometime this evening.
Customer Accidentally Shot At Buckfins And Feathers In Broussard
Broussard police are reporting the incident is indeed an accident.
Recall Brian Pope Organizer Arrested By Lafayette Marshal’s Office
Steven Wilkersson was arrested on 20-year-old warrants for issuing worthless checks.
La. DOE Taps ULL, LSU For Educator Resarch Consortium
ULL and LSU will serve as co-chairs of the Louisiana Educator Research Consortium for five years.
Law Enforcement Investigating Suspicious Package At Target
The public is advised to avoid the area until the retail center is deemed safe.
LUS Fiber Expanding To Youngsville, Broussard
Lafayette Utility Sytems announced today that its fiber optic communications sytem will be available in developemnts in Youngsville and Broussard.
“When we first proposed LUS Fiber, we sought to provide Lafayette residents and businesses with the best telecommunications products and services available," said Erin Batiste, LUS Fiber public information specialist...
Wintry Weather Brings Traffic Woes in Acadiana (UPDATED)
Louisiana State Police Master Trooper Brooks David said LSP is reporting the following issues:
All US 90 overpasses in St. Mary Parish are closed
US 90 @ LA 317
@ LA 3211
@ Yokley Canal Overpass
@ LA 3215
@ Amelia Bridge
(New) Morgan City Bridge on US 90 and on LA 182 both directions
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Edgar Martin Teacher Recognized With Huge Education Award (VIDEO)
Dedicated Teacher and community volunteer Angela Boxie is Louisiana's Milken Educator of the year. She is the prestigious award's first winner from Lafayette Parish.
La. Journalists Call For Transparency Amid Frat Hazings
Louisiana's chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists wants transparency and cooperation from universities regarding recent cases of fraternity hazing investigations.
LSP Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Eunice
The suspect--who was reportedly holding a hostage-- was shot. No officers were injured.
Two Arrested On Drug Charges After Youngsville Home Raid
Thankfully, no one was injured as unexploded military ordinance was found at the scene of the residence on Gallet Road.
Pedestrian Killed In Rayne Train Collision
Rayne Police are still investigating the collision that occurred around 1 pm Monday.
UPDATE: Bank Teller Shot During Armed Robbery In Broussard
Schools are currently under lockdown while police search for the suspect of an armed robbery in Broussard.
Missing Centerville Woman Found After Fatal Crash
87-year-ol;d Marian tabb was reported missing Sunday. She was found dead after LSP said she drove into a canal in Franklin.
One Arrested, One Sought In Acadia Narcotics Investigation
An investigation by the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit has led to the arrest of one person and while seeking another.
Sheriff K.P. Gibson said 32-year-old April Oschmann was arrested on multiple narcotics charges after deputies conducted a search of a home on Hanks Street in Morse...
Palmetto Teen Booked For High School Bomb Threat
The teen was arrested Friday for her role in scwraling a bomb threat on a bathroom wall.
New Iberia Man Killed In Fiery Crash
The crash occurred Tuesday morning near La. 83 in Iberia Parish.