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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Charter Commission Expected to Approve Single Proposition
Charter Commission member Bruce Conque tells KPEL news he's cautiously optimistic the commission will approve a single proposition tonight which calls for separate city and parish charters. The initial vote passed six to three. Conque says that's what he's hoping they'll do again tonight...
Crowley Attempted Kidnapping Arrest
A Crowley man was charged with attempted kidnapping.
Iberia Parish Trespasser Arrested
Iberia Parish Sheriff's officials arrested a man they believe was on the verge of burglarizing a home or a car late last night.
Sheriff Louis Ackal says Casey Aucoin was walking around some-one's home and peering into cars on Main Street in Loreauville before midnight...
Wellhead Explosion Victim Identified
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Department has identified the worker killed in yesterday's wellhead rupture near Maurice. Authorities say 52 year old Clarence Leleaux was killed at the Hilcorp Energy Company's facility. It's expected to take investigators several days before they can release the actual cause of the accident...
Lafayette Police Say Woman Raped by Teenager
Lafayette police are investigating the rape of a fifty-one year old woman who was staying at a motel on the North Evangeline Thruway. Police believe seventeen year old Daryion Bonnet hit the woman several times and raped her. If you know Bonnet's whereabouts you are urged to call Crime Stoppers at 232-Tips...
Lafayette Police Investigate Two Separate Shootings
Lafayette police are investigating a shooting that occurred around two o'clock today in the nine-hundred block of North Bienville. They found a man lying on the road with two gunshot wounds. He's in critical condition. Lafayette police caught the 21 year old suspect near the scene...
New Iberia Baby And Teenaged Mother Missing [Audio]
Iberia Parish authorities are searching for a one-year-old baby boy and his fifteen-year-old mother who were last seen in New Iberia.
St. Landry Parish School’s Declare “Unitary” Status
St. Landry Parish public school officials are celebrating today.
More Money Needed for Charter Commission Legal Expenses
Another request tonight for more money to pay for Charter Commission legal expenses.
Council Votes on Charter Extension Request
The Lafayette City Parish Council will vote tonight on whether to give the Charter Commission more time to work on proposals before it heads to voters.
Lafayette City Parish Council Holds Special District Meeting
Lafayette's City Parish Council is holding a special meeting tonight to discuss district changes.
Durel Calls HUD Takeover A “Sin” [Audio]
Lafayette City Parish President Joey Durel is calling the HUD takeover a "sin". Here's his interview with KPEL's Suzanne Ferrara.
Acadia Parish Drowning Victim Itentified
Acadia Parish Sheriff's officials have identified the body of an apparent drowning victim.
Rayne Waits On FEMA
Hundreds of Rayne residents are still waiting for assistance.
Lafayette Police Crackdown On Underage Drinking
Lafayette police hit eleven downtown bars over the weekend.
Milton Fatal Bus Accident Autopsy Results
Lafayette Parish Sheriff's officials released the autopsy results today of young Lederion Miller who was killed after being dragged by his school bus.
Council On Charter Extension [Audio]
KPEL news has learned a handful of City Parish Council members are expected to vote against giving the Charter Commission more time.
Final Charter Public Hearing Attorney General Opinion [Audio]
KPEL news has learned a single proposition with an up or down vote is expected to be approved tonight by the Charter Commission. Commission member Bruce Conque says that Proposition calls for separate city-parish charters. The vote is expected to be very tight...
Acadiana Crawfish Farmers Hoping Production Gets Better
It's Friday and it's Lent!
Judge Melancon Set to Sign St. Landry Desegregation Settlement
As of news time today, U.S. District Judge Tucker Melancon has not signed St. Landry Parish public school system's desegregation agreement.