Jeremy has enjoyed a long career behind the microphone with stops in Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee and Indiana before coming to the Acadiana area. In addition to programming KPEL, Jeremy enjoys talking to you on your drive home every weekday from 5-6pm.In what spare time he has, Jeremy likes to follow sports, play golf, is an avid reader and enjoys time with his family.
Jeremy Lawrence
State Of The Union – What Was Your Response?
The President made his State of the Union Address and talked about his ideas to make things better. Then Marco Rubio made the case for what the GOP has in mind, in the midst of taking a drink of water. Then Rand Paul responded on behalf of the Tea Party...
Take A Vacation On A Cruise Ship? Not For Me, Thanks
Maybe it's just me. Maybe I'd just rather keep my feet on the ground instead of boarding a boat and heading out to sea. I'd chalk it up to one too many views of the movie Titanic, but there may be some defense for a self-admitted "cruise chicken...
Todd Starnes And The State Of The Union
With the President delivering his annual speech to Congress, you know that Fox News Radio's Todd Starnes has a take on it. He called in to the Afternoon Drive Home and talked about the President's remarks and his plans for Mardi Gras.
Starnes talked about how there is a place in New York that is serving up Louisiana style cuisine and said that he planned on having a little something in honor of M
Charles Boustany and The State of the Union
Congressman Charles Boustany took the time to stop by the Afternoon Drive Home to talk about the President's speech to the nation and what he plans to do in the next several weeks.
Boustany said that he felt there wouldn't be much new in the speech...
How Was Your Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras is one of the most fun events that happens in South Louisiana. Even with the rain, that didn't seem to dampen the spirits of those celebrating in Lafayette. But what about your day? Did you have a great day this year? Vote in our poll and let us know how it went for you...
Mardi Gras Around the Country
While you can't say that Mardi Gras is a uniquely Louisianan event, you can say that the state has the market cornered on the amount of celebrations. Still, there are others that celebrate as far and as wide as California, Michigan and even Wisconsin...
Double Murder in Abbeville – Arrest Made
Police say that it took place in the early hours of Tuesday.
Durel Says Mardi Gras Events Should Be Fine + Talks About State Of The Parish
With Mardi Gras on the horizon, City Parish President Joey Durel joined us on the phone during the Afternoon Drive Home.
We first asked him about Mardi Gras and if there was any thought to cancellation of everything. Durel said,
I will tell you to my knowledge what I have been told, there has never been a Mardi Gras Day Parade cancelled...
What Do You Think About The Pope Handing In His Resignation?
There have been many reactions to the news that Pope Benedict XVI has decided to step aside as the Pope. For most, it has been one of shock, since it has been quite a long time since a Pope has stepped aside rather than passed away.
What do you think...
Selected Grammy Winners – Wayne Toups Gets One
The Grammys are one of the biggest nights for musicians as they get one of the most coveted awards presented to the best and brightest in all styles of music.
Based on the complete listing, it appears that Wayne Toups was able to come away with one in the category of Best Regional Roots Music Album for "The Band Courtbouillon...
2 Killed In Single Vehicle Crash
A couple from St. Martinville lost their lives in a single vehicle crash on State Highway 347 near Delcambre Road.
Louisiana State Police Troop I spokesman Stephen Hammons said that it happened Saturday night at around 10:22. 45-year-old Danny Boudreaux was driving his Corvette south on the highway, when he went off the left side of the road on a slight curve...
Afternoon Drive Digest – What We Couldn’t Get To – Week of February 4
You thought parking was bad here, just look what happened to this woman in Israel.
Marco Rubio will deliver this year's Republican response to the State of the Union. Also, Time Magazine is labeling him as the savior of the GOP.
Congress is now planning on a look at relief for Hurricane Isaac...
Voter Fraud Happens
I want to preface this by saying that I am not a believer that the 2012 election was stolen. I believe that the President was able to turn out more people to vote for him than what Mitt Romney was able to turn out to vote for him. All of that said, when you hear a story like this, it does put doubt into your mind...
Third DWI for Lake Charles Woman
State Police are telling KPEL News that a woman could be in big trouble after her latest traffic stop. Shortly before 6pm Thursday, 32-year-old Desireah Annette Chapman of Lake Charles was stopped on Highway 3059 was pulled over after a trooper noticed her commit a traffic violation...
2 Dead After Crash In St. Mary Parish
Two men lost their lives in a crash in St. Mary Parish today. It happened around 12:15 this afternoon when 31-year-old Luis Mota of Morgan City was driving a Ford Escort east on Highway 182. Mota turned to go into a parking lot and was hit by a freight truck driven by 52-year-old James Hughes of Thibodeaux...
Why Is Governor Jindal’s Approval Rating Down?
Some would ask what he has done to deserve this? It is a legitimate question as Governor Jindal has managed to do a lot in the time that he has served as Governor of the Pelican State.
So what has he done to earn a lower approval rating...
Governor Jindal Sees Approval Rate Dropping
Same poll shows higher approval ratings for Senators Landrieu and Vitter.
Student Brings Knife to Lafayette Elementary School
A student carried the knife, which had a 7" blade, to school in their book bag.
Al Roker Does Something Potentially Disturbing…Again
Al Roker seems to have a corner on the market of getting attention. He did just that again on the Thursday edition of the Today show, when he and fellow anchor Willie Geist shared a brief kiss in a Valentine's Day segment.
What do you think...
Political Correctness – Is It Right Or Wrong?
The topic of political correctness comes up from time to time and it has come up again today. In a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast, Dr. Benjamin S. Carson spoke for 25 minutes about his views on things in the nation. In that, he said that he thinks political correctness is a dangerous thing to this nation and that people need to boldly share their views publicly...