Born in Lafayette and raised in St. Martinville, I am a Cajun in heart, mind and spirit. I dove into the news industry with my start at my hometown newspaper where I picked up some journalistic skills. I earned a degree in mass communications at UL Lafayette which prepared me for covering news in Acadiana and around the state. As a news reporter for KPEL, my news beats include, but are not limited to, Lafayette Consolidated Government and the Lafayette Parish School Board. Jumping from print media to broadcast has been an exciting move for me in the ever-changing multimedia environment of today's news world. When not covering news, I can often be found playing guitar or cooking at home, both usually being done with my daughter, Jolie, very near by.
Derek Albert
Obama Agrees To Cover 90% Of Flood Relief Costs
Federal funds had--until now--covered 75 percent of flood relief costs.
Sports Reporter Jordy Hultberg Charged With Domestic Abuse
The former LSU basketball player and current sorts reporter was arrested early Saturday morning at his home.
Fiery New Iberia Crash Claims Life Of Hit-And-Run Suspect
The suspect of a hit-and-run crash in Broussard was killed in a second crash just moments later.
Keep Your Neighborhood Veterans In Mind This Weekend (Video)
Veterans with PTSD may find fireworks eerily similar to weapons fire in combat.
Leesville Man Arrested For Allegedly Killing His Wife
Detectives saw through accounts that the woman died of an overdose.
Can Your Mood Doom Your Diagnosis? (AUDIO)
One study says doctors have a hard time correctly diagnosing patients who are in an uneasy mood.
Who Will Pay?: A look At Taxes That Won La. House Support
State representatives passed a bill raising Louisiana's sales tax by one cent for every dollar spent.