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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Former Ascension Episcopal Counselor Pleads Guilty
The U.S. Attorney's office tells KPEL news Dr. Allison Hargrave plead guilty in federal court today for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a fourteen-year-old girl.
Lafayette Residents Could Vote On Property Tax For Schools
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Lafayette parish voters could head to the polls to decide on a property tax to pay for improving poor school conditions.
Breaux Bridge Drug Bust
St.Martin Parish Sheriff narcotics agents found a large amount of crack cocaine, more than ten thousand dollars in cash, several guns and marijuana inside a home in the 1000 bock of Zin Zin Road.
Police Believe Theft Motive Of Home Intruder [Audio]
Lafayette police have an idea why that intruder was found inside a woman's home at 4:00 this morning.
Comprehensive Plan Lake Charles Retreat [Audio]
Lafayette City Parish leaders are on retreat with Chamber of Commerce leaders and dozens of its members.
Angelle Predicts Drilling Permit Future [Audio]
Natural Resource Secretary Scott Angelle is cautiously optimistic about the recent approval of drilling permits. Angelle tells KPEL news his prediction for drilling in the near future.
State Of Oil And Gas Industry [Audio]
The state of the oil and gas industry address was delivered today in Lafayette. KPEL's Suzanne Ferrara has more.
Angelle On Permits: “Long Way To Go” [Audio]
Natural Resource Secretary Scott Angelle is responding on KPEL news today on the fourth drilling permit issued.
Eunice Murder Suspect Kills Himself
Peter Batiste who was wanted for murder shot and killed himself inside a home in Lawtell.
Day Three Of Redistricting Session [Audio]
Acadiana lawmakers are working hard to keep the core Acadiana area in tact at day three of the Special Session.
Shell Permits Acadiana’s Economy [Audio]
It's the best news for Acadiana's Economy since the issuance of "one" drilling permit.
Acadiana Redistricting Session [Audio]
Acadiana lawmakers are going to bat for more representation at the state capitol. Day two of the special session has proven to be a busy day for lawmakers vying for that representation.
Charter Public Hearing[Audio]
Lafayette City Parish Leaders are urging residents to attend the first of two Charter Commission public hearings. The first is underway at City Hall.
State Awards Lafayette Police
The Lafayette Police Department was ranked number four statewide for the highest number of OWI arrests.
Mamou Standoff
A standoff in the usually quiet town of Mamou has been underway for several hours.
Moss Student’s Future[Audio]
The official decision of where the rest of some three-hundred N.P. Moss students will end up is expected to be decided Wednesday night.
Search For Armed Robber
Lafayette Sheriff's officials are searching for an armed robber who may be driving a small gray or silver pickup truck.
Bank Fund For 6-Year-Old Lederion
To help pay for costs of Lederion Miller's funeral a fund has been set up at FM Bank.
Funeral Set For Kindergartner, Bank Fund Set Up
Funeral arrangements for six-year-old Lederion Miller who was killed while being dragged by his school bus yesterday have been set.
Tea Party Claims Victory
Although the proposal to create taxing districts for Lafayette's new development Parc Lafayette has been pulled from the City Parish Council's agenda, members of the Tea Party of Lafayette plan on showing up tonight to address the council.