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
Ville Platte Man Arrested On String Of Burglary Charges
Edwards has been charged with two counts of burglary, one count of attempted burglary, and three counts of criminal damage to property.
Two Lafayette Arrested After Mugging, Carjacking
Lafayette Police arrested two men Saturday night after they allegedly mugged a man at gunpoint and then stole his car.
Breaux Bridge Man Dead Following St. Martin Parish Crash
Police are still trying to figure out what caused Janual Wiltz to drive off the side of the road.
Eunice Woman Arrested After Writing Worthless Check For More Than $1,000
Police say Jessica Thomas wrote a check for more than $1,400, but her checking account was closed.
Drunk Eunice Man Arrested After High Speed Pursuit
Officers tried to pull him over while still inside the city limits, but Martel instead accelerated to 80 mph.
Eunice Man Faces Gun Charges In Argument, Shooting
Vigers was arrested on various gun charges and booked into the Eunice City Jail.
Lafayette Shooting Suspect Arrested In Houma
Wilson allegedly broke into the home of Zeus manager Yousef Balbeisi on July 2, shooting him in the midsection. At one point, Balbeisi was in critical condition, and his family urged the community to donate blood to help save his life.
University Of Louisiana System Names New Head
Woodley is currently a vice-chancellor at the University of Texas system.
Zydeco Force’s Shelton Broussard Dies In Opelousas Fire
Broussard was guitarist and founding member of the legendary band, Zydeco Force.
Work-Release Inmate, Girlfriend Charged With Trying To Sneak Drugs Into Lafayette Jail
Scott Police say 24-year-old Raylan Melancon of Carencro arranged to meet with the woman, 24-year-old Hana Knott of Carencro, near where he would be working.
Overturned 18-Wheeler Shuts Down I-10 Westbound Exit Ramp Near Jennings
Police expect the exit ramp to be closed for at least the next four hours.
Jeff Landry Declares Run-Off, Criticizes Charles Boustany’s Record
Jeff Landry captured 30 percent of the vote, while Charles Boustany received 45 percent, ensuring the two Republicans will face each other in a December run-off.
Franklin Man Booked With Beating Of Girlfriend
EUNICE, La. (KPEL) -- A Franklin man was arrested in Lafayette and transferred to Acadia Parish after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend for the second time.
Deputy Chief Varden Guillory with the Eunice Police Department said officers responded in late October to the Bengal Village Apartment Complex on the campus of LSU-E after receiving reports the 19-year-old girl had been assaulted...
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Eunice Police Investigate Shooting At LSUE
Bullet casings have been recovered and are being processed.
Charles Boustany, Jeff Landry Meet In One And Only Louisiana 3rd Congressional District Debate
The negativity that has pervaded both campaigns continued in the debate with each side attacking the other of dishonesty.
Franklin Man Killed After Losing Control Of Sugar Cane Truck, Plunging Into Canal
Police say the truck was recovered from the canal late Saturday, but it's still unclear what caused Preston to lose control.
Jeanerette Teen Killed While Riding Bike On Highway
Jaquil Provost's bike did not have any time of lighting equipment at the time.
Lafayette Police Conduct Underage Alcohol Operation, Issue 7 Citations
A total of 13 businesses were checked, the majority of them in or near downtown Lafayette.
Brandon Lavergne’s Video Confession Released
Brandon Scott Lavergne was convicted of murdering 21-year-old Mickey Shunick.
Louisiana Unemployment Rate Drops to 7 Percent
The number of unemployed Louisianians dropped from 154,000 in August to 144,000 in September.