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
Convicted Sex Offender Arrested After Breaking Into Crowley Home
Matthews has been convicted in the past on a slew of criminal charges, including rape, burglary, and attempted murder, Gibson said.
Crowley Police Warn Of Coral Snakes In The Area
The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has been notified, according to Crowley Police Chief K.P. Gibson, because the snakes are "extremely poisonous."
St. Martinville Woman Booked On Home Break-In Charges
The woman was arrested in connection with the July 4 break-in of a home in the Cypress Island area, according to police.
Search Continues For Missing UL Student Aboard Boat Assumed Lost At Sea
The Nina has been missing for more than 70 days.
Civil Service Board Recommends Suspension For New Iberia Fire Chief
Fire Chief Ronald Bourque allegedly dodged a subpoena for a civil service hearing.
Texas Man Arrested Outside Of Breaux Bridge After 690 Pounds Of Marijuana Found In Truck
According to Louisiana State Police Trooper Stephen Hammons, police pulled over the driver of a van who was traveling east on I-10 early Monday morning.
Lafayette School Board Members Take No Action On Charter School Applications
Each school would be "state-of-the-art," according to Augustine, offering high-tech instruction. Students would use iPads as part of their learning, Augustine said.
Lafayette Council Shoots Down Proposed Plan To Re-Appoint Charter Commission
Each of the original charter commission members was willing to join a new commission if asked to serve.
Controversial LPTFA Resolution Pulled From Lafayette Council Agenda
Boudreaux cited a lack of requested information by the start of the meeting as the reason for the move, but he vowed "we are not going silent."
Maurice Man Pleads Guilty To Forging $100 Bills
Landry faces up to 20 years in prison and five years of supervised release.
New Iberia Man Sentenced After Pleading Guilty To Trying To Have Sex With Minor
According to U.S. Attorney Stephanie Finley, Gregory Guillot "made contact with a female he believed to be a 14-year-old girl using an online chat service."
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Up For Best New Uniforms Of 2013
Now, the Cajuns are up to prove that theirs are the best new uniforms of college football.
Crowley Police Looking For Fugitive Wanted On Carnal Knowledge Charges
If you have any idea where he is, call police.
Carencro Man Facing Cruelty To Juvenile Charges
Brandon Sayrie admitted to whipping the child with a belt five to eight times after he pushed a sibling and urinated in his pants.
Two Iberia Parish Men Arrested In Thibodaux On Theft Charges
The victim told deputies that she had left her purse outside her house for a few minutes, but when she came back, the purse was gone.
Lafayette Woman Arrested for Human Trafficking, Aggravated Rape And Incest
According to State Police Trpr. Stephen Hammons, detectives conducted a two-week investigation into 48-year-old Lorrie Anderson on a tip that she allegedly engaged in "sexual activity with more than one child relative."
Vacationing Morse Family Asking For Help After Home Destroyed By Fire
Fire crews battled the fire for more than five hours, according to authorities. Everything, including the family's cars and pet bird, was lost.
Apache Corp., Fieldwood Energy Reach $3.75 Billion Deal On Gulf Of Mexico Shelf Properties
The sale to Fieldwood Energy LLC is part of Apache's move to focus more on recently acquired properties and to enhance its financial flexibility.
Lafayette Police Investigating Robbery of Whitney Bank
The suspect left the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash, Mouton said, but he dropped his handgun before leaving the scene.
Lafayette Parish School Board Gives Pat Cooper Good Evaluation, Hires Law Firm To Investigate Him
Wednesday night's meeting was a pendulum swing: the vote to hire a special attorney to investigate allegations against Cooper overshadowed his positive evaluation.