In the summer of 2011, I accepted a position as a part-time reporter at KPEL. Since that time, I have covered all the major stories, including the disappearance and subsequent murder investigation of UL anthropology student Mickey Shunick, the approach and effects of Hurricane Isaac, and the 2012 Presidential election, with extensive reporting from Rick Santorum’s campaign rally in Lafayette. In December of 2013, I took over as KPEL's Brand Manager and Program Director. KPEL has grown a lot, and I hope to continue to guide that growth in the years to come.
Nathan Pike
Lafayette Chamber Of Commerce President Espouses “Common Vision”
Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce President Jason El Koubi said Lafayette residents want a "common vision" for the school system and for the school system's school board and superintendent to set aside their differences for the benefit of the system's children.
Louisiana Hot Sauce Expo Coming To Lafayette’s Acadian Village
Festival organizer Dana Romero is calling the Louisiana Hot Sauce Festival "one of the greatest food events...coming to Lafayette."
Lafayette Police Investigate Eraste Landry Armed Robbery
Lafayette Police are investigating the armed robbery of a business on Eraste Landry Road.
Inmates Charged After Contraband Found In St. Mary Parish Jail
Five inmates have been charged following an investigation into contraband being smuggled into the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center in Centerville.
Lafayette Police Investigate Morning Robbery
Lafayette Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened on Louisiana Avenue.
State Police Investigating Fatal Hit-And-Run On Hwy. 92
Louisiana State Police is investigating an apparent fatal hit-and-run accident involving a bicyclist.
One Person Killed After Cameron Street Crash
One person was killed following an early morning crash on Cameron Street in Lafayette.
Suspect In July 4 Shooting Turns Himself In
A suspected was arrested Saturday in the July 4 shooting at a Birch Drive apartment complex.
Lafayette Man Charged In Attempted Murder, Rape Of Ex-Girlfriend
A Lafayette man was arrested on attempted murder and rape charges after he allegedly followed his ex-girlfriend to her home and then forced his way inside.
UPDATE: Missing St. Martinville Man Found
Coby Dore was found near his last known location, police said.
Bill Cassidy Discloses His Teen Daughter Is Pregnant
U.S. Senate candidate Bill Cassidy announced to NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune Thursday that his 17-year-old daughter is pregnant.
Opelousas Husband Shoots Wife, Self
A husband in Opelousas fatally shot his wife in the head Friday night before turning the gun on himself.
19-Year-Old Murder Victim Shot In Head
The Lafayette Parish Coroner's Office said the 19-year-old woman whose body was found on the side of a road Monday night was shot once in the head.
Wife Dead, Husband Injured In Amite River Boating Accident
The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says a husband was injured and his wife was killed during an accident on the Amite River near Killian.
Crowley Man Arrested For Stealing Police Car
A Crowley man is now in the Calcasieu Parish Jail after he allegedly stole a police car from the Mermentau Police Department.
Tropical Storm Arthur Strengthening, Should Reach Hurricane Status
Tropical Storm Arthur is approaching hurricane strength, with winds now at 60 miles per hour.
Opelousas Man Accused Of Stealing From Walmart
A 32-year-old Opelousas man has been arrested for an attempted theft at Walmart.
Former Arnaudville Police Chief Dies In Motorcycle Crash
A former chief of police for the town Arnaudville was killed in a motorcycle crash Monday night.
Eunice Teen Struck By Train
A teen in Eunice is suffering from minor injuries after he was hit by a train over the weekend.
Additional Charges Filed Against Men In Vermilion Deputy Shooting Case
Additional charges have filed against two men allegedly involved in the shooting death of a Vermilion Parish sheriff's deputy last week.