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
No One Seriously Injured After Lafayette Parish Crash
No one was seriously hurt after a head-on collision Saturday night in Lafayette Parish.
Louisiana Small Businesses Overwhelmingly Against Minimum Wage Increase
Small business owners in Louisiana overwhelmingly oppose efforts to raise the state's minimum wage, according to a study from the National Federation of Independent Business.
Lafayette Rep. Nancy Landry To Propose Constitutional Amendment To Explore Alternatives To Lafayette School Board Governance
One Acadiana lawmaker is filing a proposed amendment to the state's constitution that would allow voters in to look into alternate ways to govern Lafayette Parish's school system.
Massachusetts High Court Rules “Upskirt” Photos Are Legal
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are scrambling to revise state law after the state's high court ruled it was technically legal to secretly take pictures underneath a woman's skirt.
United Nations Envoy Abducted By Armed Men In Ukraine
Officials in Ukraine said Wednesday morning that the envoy to the United Nations had been abducted by armed men in Crimea.
Girls Scouts Ripped Off With Counterfeit Money
Police in California are trying to figure out who bought Girl Scout cookies and then paid the girls with counterfeit money.
Better Business Bureau Of Acadiana Encourages Consumers To “Wipe Clean” Devices Before Throwing, Giving Away
The Better Business Bureau of Acadiana is warning consumers to remove sensitive information from their mobile devices before selling them or giving them away.
Scott Man Strangles Girlfriend, Booked Into Jail
Scott Police arrested a man for allegedly strangling his live-in girlfriend.
Louisiana Boy Catches Record Catfish
A 12-year-old Louisiana boy who caught what may be the state's newest record fish says Vienna sausages had a lot to do with his big haul.
Mardi Gras Traffic Advisories In South Louisiana
We will continue to update this post as we get more information.
Scott Man Booked On Attempted Carjacking Charges
An 18-year-old Scott man was arrested Wednesday night after a failed carjacking attempt.
Jeanerette Man Arrested After Armed Robbery, Foot Chase
A Jeanerette man was arrested after allegedly robbing his victim at knifepoint and the leading police on a foot chase.
Louisiana Baseball Topples LSU, But Where’s The Respect? [Opinion]
The tenth-ranked Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team defeated the first-ranked LSU Tigers at Alex Box Stadium last night in 5 1/3 innings, but judging from the reaction from certain fans on the other side of the Atchafalya Basin, one would think the Cajuns had nothing to do with their team's loss.
Carnival Triumph Passengers Suing Company, Blame For PTSD
Thirty-one passengers who were stranded for five days in February 2013 aboard a Carnival cruise ship are suing the cruisliner because they claim they now suffer from post traumatic stress disorder from the experience.
Alleged Drug Dealer Arrested In St. Landry Parish
An alleged trafficker was arrested by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office following a two year investigation, officials said.
Louisiana Department Of Children And Family Services Targeting “Most Egregious” Food Stamps Overspenders For Disqualification
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services has sifted through more than 12,000 transactions that were made on the day the electronic food stamps program went down, resulting in several cases of recipients intentionally overspending on their cards by as much as $2,000.
Bossier City Rep. Files Legislation Banning Cell Phone Use While Driving In School Zone
A Bossier City state representative will file legislation for the 2014 legislative session that would ban any type of cell phone use while traveling through a school zone.
Joshua Broussard Announces Candidacy For Lafayette Parish School Board
Joshua Broussard has announced he will challenge Tehmi Chassion during November's Lafayette Parish School Board elections.
CABL President Barry Erwyn Affirms Support For Common Core, Disputes Critics
Council For a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwyn said "Common Core is a common sense way of reaching higher standards for our kids."
Should Seat Belts Be Added To Lafayette School Buses?
A Sunday report from the Advertiser is leaving lingering questions as to why seat belts are not required on those vehicles that transport some of our society's most precious cargo.