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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Boustany Updates KPEL Tonight on The Government Shutdown Threat [Audio]
Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany spoke to KPEL's Suzanne Ferrara tonight from Washington about his efforts to fight the government shutdown at midnight.
Senator Mike Michot Says Congressman Fleming’s Comments Against Charles Boustany Unfair
Senator Mike Michot tells KPEL news congressman John Fleming's claims that Charles Boustany is protecting his own redistricting interest at the expense of his colleagues is unfair.
Arrests in Jeanerette Robbery of Elderly Woman
Jeanerette police tell KPEL news this evening they arrested three suspects who they believe robbed an elderly Jeanerette woman this morning at gunpoint. The woman was sitting on her porch drinking coffee when they approached her and stole all her money...
Japan Earthquake Hitting Acadiana’s Economy [Audio]
The earthquake that hit Japan today is having a rippling effect on Acadiana's economy.
Charles Cravins Accused In Sexual Harrassment Suit
Sexual harassment accusations were filed against the Chief Administrative Officer of the St. Landry Parish District Attorney's office.
Iberia Parish School System May Pay More For New Loreauville School
The Iberia Parish School system may have to dig deeper in its pockets to build a new elementary school.
330 Lafayette Construction Jobs Begin This Summer [Audio]
The 330 construction jobs due to the new Halliburton Plant in upper Lafayette will be created in three months.
Lafayette Police Host International Reserve Conference
Lafayette police are training dozens of volunteer police officers from around the world over the next few days.
No Tax District Bill Heads For Final Vote
The Lafayette City Parish Council is scheduled to make a final vote on the ordinance that stops local government from creating taxing districts at the next council meeting.
Summer Employment Forecast Up for Lafayette
There's a slight drop in unemployment in Lafayette.
Final Senate Vote On Riser Redistricting Bill
The redistricting bill that would force Lafayette congressmen Charles Boustany to run against Jeff Landry for the same district is up for the third and final senate vote today.
Council Horse Farm Vote
The Lafayette City Parish Council is expected to approve a final measure that allows the consolidated government to use up to six million dollars to buy the historic UL horse farm on Johnston Street.
Council Takes Up No Taxing District Ordinance
Councilman William Theriot tells KPEL news he's been inundated with calls from people in support of his proposed introductory ordinance that closes the loophole which allows local government to create taxing districts.
Theriot says if his proposal is not pulled from tonight's council agenda he expects to get a lot of support for his measure...
Foul Play Possibility In Missing Woman Case [Audio]
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Officials tell KPEL News they're not ruling out foul play in the case of a missing woman.
New Halliburton Plant To Help Lafayette Economy[Audio]
A new Halliburton Manufacturing facility will be opening on Pont Des Mouton across from Northpark Industrial Park.
Lafayette Shooting Arrest
Lafayette Police made an arrest in Friday's shooting.
Paul Breaux Middle School Burglary Arrest
Lafayette police arrested a sixteen-year-old boy in connection with the burglary of Paul Breaux Middle School.
Rayne Appeals FEMA’s Denial
Rayne Mayor Jimbo Petijean tells KPEL news he's appealing FEMA's decision to deny storm victims financial assistance.
Theriot Wants Council to Approve No Taxing District Ordinance
Lafayette Councilman William Theriot is hoping the council will pass his ordinance tomorrow night that closes the loophole that allows local government to create taxing districts or TIF's.
Two Year Old Drowns in Pool
Lafayette Parish Sheriff's officials say a two year old boy drowned in his family's swimming pool on Janin Road. Lt. Craig Stansbury says the toddler wondered into the backyard and fell into the pool Sunday afternoon. When the parents found the child he was unresponsive...