Suzanne Ferrara is a reporter for KPEL NewsRadio FM 96.5. A broadcasting veteran with 20 years in the business, Suzanne began her career at WWL-TV in New Orleans, while attending Loyola University. She left New Orleans for a news anchor job with WSEE-TV in Erie, Pennsylvania. Missing South Louisiana, she took a job as a reporter for KATC-TV in Lafayette; two years later, she returned to her birth place, and joined the news team at WDSU-TV in New Orleans. In 1998, Suzanne took a job as a reporter for WAFB in Baton Rouge to be closer to Lafayette where her husband, former TV news anchor Scott Brazda was living. From there she followed her heart and returned to Lafayette's KATC-TV as a senior reporter. Suzanne Ferrara has earned associated press awards and has covered numerous big stories; she is particularly proud of her coverage of the New Orleans Mississippi River barge accident which she reported live on CNBC. When management asked her to join the KPEL 96.5 news team in 2008, it didn't take much convincing: Suzanne was ready to join the award winning news team. Suzanne and her husband Scott are the proud parents of a ten-year old daughter Sophia and a two-and-a-half year old son Nick.
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St.Martin Parish Fugitive Captured
The St. Martin Parish fugitive wanted by the ATF and the U-S Marshall's office has been captured.
St. Martin Parish Beating Arrest
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Officials arrested two men today in connection with the beating of a man in Arnaudville.
Superintendent Lemoine Ready To Face Critics
A recommendation to put a property tax on the ballot this fall to help pay for Lafayette Parish public school structural improvements has been put on hold.
Lafayette Council District Map Calculations Wrong
A press conference was held this afternoon at city hall addressing a mistake in Lafayette's council district calculations. Council Chairman Kenneth Boudreaux tells KPEL news the council will have to consider other options at a special council meeting next Monday...
Lafayette Police Search For Bank Robber
Lafayette police are searching for a bank robber who stole an undisclosed amount of cash from a teller at Gulf Coast Bank on Johnston Street.
Eunice Deepwater Horizon Victim Remembered
Ceremonies were held across the gulf coast today remembering the eleven killed in the deep-water horizon explosion including an Acadiana man.
Durel Says No Tax District Ordinance Is a Bad Idea
City Parish President Joey Durel tells KPEL news why he thinks the no tax district ordinance is a bad law.
Robert Prescott Sentenced On Drug Charges
The man accused of transporting nearly one million dollars worth of Cocaine on I-10 in St. Martin Parish was sentenced today.
Tea Party Attending No Tax District Vote
The Tea Party of Lafayette is expected to take a stand at tomorrow night's special council meeting.
Lafayette Police Give Tips On Avoiding Car Burglaries
Corporal Paul Mouton with the Lafayette Police Department is giving residents tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of a car burglary. In the recent rash of car burglaries police say all of the cars were not locked.
Eraste Landry Widened To Cajundome Boulevard
The expansion of Eraste Landry is expected to ease traffic during peak times across Lafayette.
Broussard Man Killed In Plane Crash
An Acadiana man has been killed in a twin engine plane crash.
Abbeville Murder Suspect Turns Himself In
Abbeville police's search for a murder suspect is over. Police say Darrell Gabriel Jr. of Opelousas turned himself in to authorities today. He's accused in the murder of a Franklin man a week ago.
St. Mary Student Hits Teacher
Authorities say a twelve year old Franklin student hit her St. Mary parish teacher. The sheriff's department is investigating the battery case. The incident took place at an alternative school in Verdunville.
Acadiana Fared “Well” in New Congressional Map [Audio]; Jindal Comments
Some lawmakers say Acadiana fared well with the new congressional district map which is on its way to Governor Jindal's desk.
Will Lawmakers Decide On Congressional Plan Before Session Closes Tomorrow? [Audio]
There is a glimmer of hope at the state capitol that lawmakers could approve a congressional plan before the session ends Wednesday. Representative Page Cortez tells KPEL's Suzanne Ferrara where the legislature stands right now.
Three Hospitalized After Interstate Accident
Three people are hospitalized including a Lafayette Sheriff's deputy after a crash on I-10 at Ambassador Caffery.
Lafayette Charter Commission Officially Hands Over Recommendation to City Parish Council
The Lafayette Charter Commission will officially hand over it's recommendation to the council tonight.
Summer Prediction Of Acadiana Gas Prices [Audio]
Gas prices are getting higher nationwide and here in Acadiana.
Which Parks Would Close Due To Government Shutdown?
Gerald Breaux who heads the Lafayette Convention and Visitor's Center tells KPEL's Suzanne Ferrara which Acadiana parks would close due to a government shutdown.