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
Follow LCG’s Drainage Progress With New Web Site
You can now follow the progress of LCG's drainage projects with a new Web site.
America’s Cajun Navy Hosting Family Friendly Fundraiser
America's Cajun Navy is hosting a family friendly cook-off event this Sunday at Cowboy's in Scott.
UPDATE: Dine-&-Dash Couple Turn Themselves In
The pair of women--with a young child in tow--racked up a more than $100 meal bill before leaving a Scott restaurant.
Murder-Suicide Leaves 2 Teens Dead In Glencoe
Two teens are dead after a Tuesday morning shooting in St. Mary Parish.
More LCG Town Hall Meetings Scheduled
Now, all the members of the LCG Council have offered town hall meetings to discuss possible deconsolidation of local government.
Five LCG Town Hall Meetings Set For Next Week
The meetings are being held in order to gather public input on the issue of partial deconsolidation of LCG.
Plan To Revamp LCG Charter Clears First Hurdle
The council voted 5-3 Tuesday night to put the item on an LCG agenda for final approval in two weeks.
LPSS Shows Districtwide LEAP Test Gains (AUDIO)
LPSS Director of Accountability Tom Spencer tells us where the school district made improvements and which schools need more work.