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.
Suzanne Ferrara
Two Propositions Approved
As of now, the Charter Commission has two proposals for voters to decide on when it comes to what form of government they want for Lafayette.
Jindal Helps Rayne Storm Victims
Governor Bobby Jindal is speeding up the process for federal funding applications for Rayne storm victims. Rayne Mayor Jimbo Petijean tells KPEL News applications are on the Governor's desk.
Economic District Request Pulled
Lafayette will not be getting a four-star luxury hotel and convention center, at least for now.
HUD Takeover?
The Lafayette Housing Authority board meeting scheduled for today was cancelled by HUD officials.
Rayne Students Return[Audio]
Cleanup efforts at Rayne High School are underway. Students who returned Thursday are keeping their chins up despite the damage. KPEL's Suzanne Ferrara has details.
Body of Missing Man Found
The search for a Lafayette missing man is over. KPEL's Suzanne Ferrara has the latest.
Rayne Fema Aid
Rayne Mayor Jimbo Petijean tells KPEL news he expects official word Friday from FEMA officials on assistance for storm victims. KPEL's Suzanne Ferrara has the latest.
Missing Man’s Body Found
The body of 39-year-old Mitch Jackson was found in the Vermilion River.
Lent Begins in Acadiana
The Mardi Gras party is over. Today is Ash Wednesday for thousands of Acadiana Catholics.
Rayne Memorial Service
A memorial service is being held tonight for the mother who died in the tornado.
Lafayette Top 28 Future
It's the final hurrah for Lafayette playing host to the Top 28 which has been the traditional family sporting event in Acadiana for fifteen straight years.
Rayne Damage Update
Rayne Mayor Jimbo Petijean expects storm damage totals to hit tens of millions of dollars.
Officer Fired
The Broussard police officer charged with sexual abuse was fired.
Master Plan Firm Selected
The firm to create Lafayette's one-point-three million dollar master plan was selected Thursday afternoon.
Jindal Announces Initiative at UL[Audio]
Governor Bobby Jindal used U.L. Lafayette to push for major budgetary reform for the sake of higher education and health care. KPEL's Suzanne Ferrara was there and has the latest.
Durel’s Address Seeks Help[Audio]
It was the largest turnout in eight years for City Parish President Joey Durel's "State of the Parish" address. This was the first time he turned his message into a strong request. KPEL's Suzanne Ferrara has highlights.
LHA Ruling[Audio]
Lafayette District judge A.J. Planchard ruled the three board members accused of violating the state's open meetings law did not violate the law. KPEL's Suzanne Ferrara has the latest.
Charter Commission Vote[Audio]
The Lafayette Charter Commission could decide Monday night whether to recommend that the city of Lafayette have it's own government.
26th District Debate [Audio]
The two candidates vying for Acadiana's vacant district 26th senate seat squared off at their first public debate at the University of Louisiana. KPEL's Suzanne Ferrara has more.
Money Raised to Save Oak[Audio]
KPEL news has learned tree preservationist have collected enough money to save the 250 year old Youngsville Heritage Oak. This on the eve of the council vote. KPEL's Suzanne Ferrara has more.