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
State-Run Museums To Be Affected By Mid-Year Budget Cuts
Folks who patronize state-run museums throughout Louisiana will definitely notice changes to how they operate thanks to a $61 million mid-year budget shortfall that will affect the Secretary of State's Office by as much as $930,000.
Rob Maness, Elbert Guillory Criticize Obama Immigration Policy As Destructive
Illegal immigrants should not be permitted a crack at jobs before an American citizen or a person who came into the country legally, according to former U.S. Senate candidate Rob Maness, who criticized an executive amnesty plan from President Barack Obama as being harmful to the American workforce and to minorities in particular.
DOTD Ready For Winter Storm
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has been busy working on making sure roads in north Louisiana and in some northern parts of Acadiana stay open, but decisions may be made to shut down some of those roads.
Decision To Shut Down Roads, Schools Doesn’t Come Lightly: Ask The Trooper
Law enforcement and local school systems have only the safety of the public and of children in mind when making decisions to shut down roads or close down schools, according to state police spokesperson Brooks David.
Businesses Can Learn From The Oscars
There's a lot that local businesses and business owners can learn from the Oscars.
New Acadiana Gunworks Location Now Open In Scott: Firearms Friday
Acadiana Gunworks has officially moved to its brand new location in Scott and is now open for business, according to store co-owner Glenn Fleming, who joined "Nathan & Bernie in the Morning" for Firearms Friday.
Judge Dismisses Thad Welch Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
A judge has dismissed the wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former school system facilities supervisor Thad Welch.
Lafayette School System Trying To Get Word Out About Parent Resources
The Lafayette Parish Public School System provides online resources to parents to help their children with their homework.
AHBA Home, Garden, Lifestyle Show Coming To Cajundome Convention Center
The Acadiana Home Builders Association Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show comes to the Cajundome Convention Center the last weekend of February.
Louisiana Association Of Educators Poll Reveals Dissatisfaction With Number Of Standardized Tests, Common Core
A majority of teachers across Louisiana believe students are being tested too much in regards to state-required standardized tests, according to a recent survey.
New Report Ranks Top 100 Public High Schools In Louisiana
A new report has listed the top 100 public high schools in Louisiana, and three schools from the Acadiana area are in the top five.
UPDATE: Missing Denham Springs Teen Found In Indiana
Police say Nicole Burns was safely found in South Bend, Ind. The male suspect, though, is still at large.
Use Common Sense When Openly Carrying: Firearms Friday
Though there are no laws in Louisiana against openly carrying your weapon, Glen Fleming from Acadiana Gunworks in Scott cautioned gun owners to use some common sense before venturing out.
18-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed While Crossing I-10 In Lafayette
An 18-year-old was killed after being struck by at least one vehicle as he was attempting to cross Interstate 10 on foot.
Jennings Woman Booked Into Parish Jail On Burglarizing, Access Card Counts
A 24-year-old Jennings woman was arrested Wednesday amid allegations she burglarized a home and used an access card without permission.
City-Parish President Joey Durel’s State Of The Parish Speech [Full Text]
Do you feel the momentum? You should, after all we are at the top of every good list, and Harvard says you are the happiest people in America!
Two Suspects Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Card
Police in Lafayette Parish are looking for two people who charged $1,300 on a stolen credit card.
What Would Nathan Do If He Hit The Powerball Jackpot? [Opinion]
Bernadette Lee and I were discussing this morning our wish list of items to check off in the unlikely event either one of us hit the Powerball jackpot, which is now up to a near-record $500 million.
West Farrel Road Opening Delayed Until March
Heads up for drivers in Lafayette.