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
TownSquare Media Cameras Capture Vehicle Burglary In Progress (VIDEO)
These brazen burglars were caught in the act by our in-house surveillance system.
Acadiana Men Sentenced For Sexual Abuse Crimes Against Minors
Two Lafayette men and one man from Abbeville were in court this week.
Vermilion Parish Man Convicted Of Hiring Hit Man To Kill His Wife
Harlow Hutchinson solicited the best man from is wedding to kill his wife. oif 24 years.
Former LPD Officer, Wife Arrested On Battery Charges
A surveillance video and an internal investigation have led to both spouses being arrested.
Boil Advisories Issued Across Acadiana
Boil advisories are issued until further notice. Other water customers in Acadiana are asked to conserve water due to low pressure.
Most Acadiana Schools Set To Resume Class On Friday
School districts are determining if any cold weather damage will hinder Friday's attendance.
Schools Closed Today Due To Winter Storm Advisory
The following schools will be closed due to freeze warnings for Tuesday, January 16th.
Vermilion School Board Member Calls Incident Pathetic (AUDIO)
In a candid interview on Acadiana's Morning News, District G Board Member Sara Duplechain says the school board members are not united for a common cause.
Maurice Man Pleads Guilty To Shipping Meth Across State Lines
Police intercepted a package that the defendant sent from Arizona to his home in Maurice.
Court Extends Halt In Louisiana Executions After Judge Dies
A lawsuit challenging the state's lethal injection protocols has kept death sentences on hold since 2014.
Lafayette PD Leaves No Homicides Unsolved In 2017
The Lafayette PD has solved all 24 of the city's 2017 homicides.
Breaking News: US House Passes GOP Tax Reform Bill
The bill now heads across the Capitol to the U.S. Senate. Senators are expected to vote on the bill sometime this evening.
Customer Accidentally Shot At Buckfins And Feathers In Broussard
Broussard police are reporting the incident is indeed an accident.
Law Enforcement Investigating Suspicious Package At Target
The public is advised to avoid the area until the retail center is deemed safe.
LUS Fiber Expanding To Youngsville, Broussard
Lafayette Utility Sytems announced today that its fiber-optic communications system will be available in developments in Youngsville and Broussard.
Two Arrested On Drug Charges After Youngsville Home Raid
Thankfully, no one was injured as unexploded military ordinance was found at the scene of the residence on Gallet Road.
UPDATE: Bank Teller Shot During Armed Robbery In Broussard
Schools are currently under lockdown while police search for the suspect of an armed robbery in Broussard.
Missing Centerville Woman Found After Fatal Crash
87-year-ol;d Marian tabb was reported missing Sunday. She was found dead after LSP said she drove into a canal in Franklin.
Scott Parents Arrested For Child Molestation Incidents
A Scott man is being accused of sexually abusing his 11-year-old step-daughter.
U.S. Sen. Al Franken Facing Sexual Harrassment Allegations
A Los Angeles radio host says Democratic Sen. Al Franken forcibly kissed her during a 2006 USO tour. The host says Franken posed for a photo with his hands on her breasts as she slept.