In the summer of 2011, I accepted a position as a part-time reporter at KPEL. Since that time, I have covered all the major stories, including the disappearance and subsequent murder investigation of UL anthropology student Mickey Shunick, the approach and effects of Hurricane Isaac, and the 2012 Presidential election, with extensive reporting from Rick Santorum’s campaign rally in Lafayette. In December of 2013, I took over as KPEL's Brand Manager and Program Director. KPEL has grown a lot, and I hope to continue to guide that growth in the years to come.
Nathan Pike
Incident At Iberia Parish Jail Focus Of Federal Investigation
The federal government is investigating claims that a former deputy of the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office used excessive force when dealing with an inmate in the parish's correctional center in 2012.
Blue Bell Issues Recall Of Entire Line Of Products Over Listeria Concerns
Blue Bell Creameries late Monday issued a recall of its entire line of products in both the United States and abroad amid concerns they might be contaminated with Listeria.
Power Outage Forces Closure Of Three Jeff Davis Schools
Three schools in Jefferson Davis Parish are closed today because of a power outage resulting from last night's severe weather.
Elton Woman Killed During Early Morning Crash
A 29-year-old Elton woman was killed early Sunday morning as the result of a crash on Interstate 10.
Victim In Stable Condition After Shooting In New Iberia
One person was in stable condition at a Lafayette hospital after he was shot twice in New Iberia.
One Dead After Crash In Iberia Parish
A New Iberia man is dead following a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Hwy. 90 frontage road at Darnall Road.
Wanted Man Found With Son In Metairie
Shawn Lebeouf is in police custody after he and his son were found in Metairie, according to state police.
Two Men Arrested On Drug, Weapons Charges After Search Warrant
A 38-year-old Breaux Bridge man and a 33-year-old Sunset man were arrested Friday morning on a host of gun and drug charges.