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
Church Point Man Sentenced For Forging Waste Tire Manifests
DEQ spokesperson Tim Beckstrom says 55-year-old Majella Green was arrested in February 2011 and May 2012.
Northside High School Melinda Voorhies To Remain As Principal
The two of them met to discuss the situation, Cooper said, and he is pleased with her decision.
Four Teens Arrested Following Armed Robbery Of Pizza Delivery Driver
Two of the four teens were juveniles. They were released into the custody of their parents.
Tootie Gives Santa Her Christmas List – Not Necessarily The News
Hey! I'm Tootie Landry and this is what I found out today! Besides football season, it's my most favorite time of the year. It's Christmas! I don't think I have been "too naughty" this year, so I went ahead and got in line at the Acadiana Mall to tell Santa my wish list...
Lafayette Police Arrest Person Believed To Be Responsible For Carjackings
40-year-old Dylan Alfred was arrested by Lafayette Police in the parking lot of a business on Ridge Road.
Single-Vehicle Crash Leaves Woman In Critical Condition, Shuts Down I-10
Lafayette Police Cpl. Paul Mouton says they're still investigating how the crash happened, but the accident caused two more accidents.
Baton Rouge Judge Upholds Teacher Tenure Provisions Of Gov. Bobby Jindal’s Education Reform Law
Jindal called Caldwell's decision a "victory for students and teachers."
Wanted Drug Dealer Believed To Be In Crowley Or Lafayette
Crowley Police Chief K.P. Gibson says Frandon Beverly is a drug dealer, wanted on two counts of cocaine distribution.
Homeless Man Wanted On Robbery Charge, Possibly Connected To String Of Carjackings
Cpl. Paul Mouton says Dylan Alfred is "considered a person of interest in connection to the recent armed robberies that have occurred within the City of Lafayette."
Suspected Driver Of Fatal Hit-And-Run In Port Barre Arrested
Troopers identified the vehicle in question as a 2008 GMC Sierra. Hammons says investigators discovered evidence linking the truck to the crash.
California Man Shot Multiple Times In Lafayette Hotel
Lafayette Police Cpl. Paul Mouton says the 46-year-old victim was apparently using illegal drugs with a woman in his hotel room.
Lafayette Man Arrested In Opelousas On Drug Charges
Opelousas Police say a tip suggested there was a shipment of illegal drugs on its way to a home in Opelousas.
Lafayette Police Investigating Fourth Carjacking In A Week
Lafayette Police Cpl. Paul Mouton says this most recent carjacking is extremely similar to three others that happened earlier in the week.
Lake Charles Port Expecting Losses
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The Port of Lake Charles expects an operating loss of $4.5 million for 2013 and that losses will continues into 2014.
But a port official tells The American Press (http://bit.ly/cseYHv ) hat the port views the losses investments that will turn into substantial revenue over the next three years...
Eunice Man Upset With Price Of Coffee Throws It At Cashier
He proceeded to curse out the cashier, and then he threw the coffee on her. Guillory says the cashier received blistering to the front of her torso.
As Tuberculosis Case Expands, Students At Two More Lafayette Schools To Be Tested
Public health officials stress they have not identified any new suspected cases.
Westlake Man Arrested On Incest Charges After Bonding Out On Child Porn Charges
Sonnier had previously been arrested in October after child pornography was discovered on his home computer.
Lafayette Police Investigating Three Robberies, May Be Connected
Cpl. Paul Mouton with the Lafayette Police Department says the robberies all happened this week, just days apart from each other.
Carencro Man Attacks Father With Samurai Sword, Will Face Attempted Second Degree Murder Charges
Police believe the father was trying to counsel his son, but the discussion soon escalated into an argument.
Lafayette Police Investigating Armed Robbery Of Pawn Shop
The suspect and an employee somehow got into some type of struggle, Mouton says. He was last seen running south on Moss Street.