Born and raised in Carencro/Lafayette, Brandon has worked in the Lafayette market since 2007. His opportunity to work in radio came while he was a student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He started his radio career as a part-time board operator, producing sports games and giving halftime reports. During his time at Townsquare Media, Brandon has hosted numerous sports and news talk shows and have done newscasts for various Townsquare radio stations. Brandon lives in Lafayette with my beautiful wife, Hannah. and his precious daughter, Adalynn. He loves traveling with Hannah and enjoying the incredible area with her. He also love hanging out with his baby girl.
Brandon Comeaux
Sears Leaving Louisiana as Company to Close Lafayette Location
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - It appears we will soon see the last of Sears in Louisiana as the company is set to shut down its Lafayette Home & Life store, one of only two like it in the country.
It's been a relatively rapid exit for Sears, an iconic brand that has been closing down stores across Louisiana and the country over the last decade amid bankruptcy filings. In 2017...
Chris Ardoin & NuStep Zydeco to Take the Stage at Rhythms on the River in Lafayette, Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - It will be a night for zydeco music as the Rhythms on the River concert series in Lafayette continues Thursday, May 11, with Chris Ardoin & NuStep Zydeco!
Each Spring and Fall, Rhythms on the River holds its free concert series at the beautiful Town Square in River Ranch! Each co...
John Kennedy’s Bill to ‘Protect American Communities’ from Fentanyl Fails in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KPEL News) - Tuesday was National Fentanyl Awareness Day. As we all know, fentanyl has devastated the lives of millions of people across the United States of America. It has taken lives way too young and has left families in heartache.
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Suspect Indicted in Fatal Shooting at Anytime Fitness in Opelousas, Louisiana
OPELOUSAS, La. (KPEL News) - The alleged shooter in a disagreement-turned-deadly at Anytime Fitness in Opelousas has been indicted by a St. Landry Parish Grand Jury on charges of Second Degree Murder and Felon in Possession of a Firearm after Harrison Bordenaye died on that fateful day.
As KPE...
Louisiana Schools Moving Past Other States as Scores Show Improvement in Reading, Math, and Graduation Rank
BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) - The small wins are beginning to build into positive momentum for Louisiana schools as improved scores in reading, math, and graduation rank are taking the state up the ladder and further away from last place.
Over the last couple of years, Louisiana has begun to see the fruits of its labor as it continues to dig out of its near last place rankings in education (#48 a
Donald Trump Endorses Jeff Landry in Louisiana Governor’s Race
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The 45th President of the United States of America Donald Trump is letting everyone know who he wants to be the 57th governor of Louisiana.
The last time Trump threw his name behind a candidate for Louisiana governor was in 2019 when he put his White House endorsement behind businessman Eddie Rispone, who was trying to unseat incumbent John Bel Edwards.
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Life to Get Even Sweeter in Youngsville, Louisiana with New Baskin-Robbins Location
YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KPEL News) - The sweet taste of Baskin-Robbins is coming to Youngsville!
"I love when a deal comes together," said Mayor Ken Ritter as he announced the sweet news on his Facebook page.
With most of its locations in Louisiana sitting in the Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Bossier City/Shreveport areas, Baskin-Robbins only has two locations in the Acadiana area - one on Joh
Deputies Raid Homes With ‘Enough Fentanyl to Kill Every Resident in Lafayette Parish’
Two men have been arrested and one man is still wanted following a drug raid Thursday morning on two homes in the 1300 block of Roper Road in Scott, Louisiana.
Traffic Closure to Happen on Interstate 10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge on Friday
Emergency repairs will be conducted on the Basin Bridge for most of the workday on Friday.
Scott Police Searching for Fugitive Following Car Chase Crash
SCOTT, La. (KPEL News) - A man still running from the law left behind a key piece of evidence as Scott Police continue their search for him.
On Saturday, April 22nd, officers say they tried to stop a white Dodge Dakota for speeding on Debonnaire Road...
Shaquille O’Neal’s ‘Big Chicken’ Restaurant to Open First Louisiana Location in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) - LSU Tiger and NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is launching his first Louisiana location of his restaurant "Big Chicken."
Shaq was a force at LSU under Head Basketball Coach Dale Brown. Over his 90-game college career, he averaged 21...
“Cowardly Act” Leaves 1 Donkey Dead, 1 Donkey Injured in Acadia Parish
ACADIA PARISH, La. (KPEL News) - A "cowardly act" has left one donkey dead and another injured as deputies with the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office try to find whoever pulled the trigger.
According to a press release from Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish, the two donkeys were shot around 1:00 a...
Crowley Lawmaker’s Bill to Give Life Sentence for Fentanyl Possession Advances in Louisiana Legislature
BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) - In an overwhelming vote in support of the bill, Louisiana House members of the Administration of Criminal Justice Committee passed Crowley Representative John Stefanski's bill that would give a life sentence for possessing large amounts of fentanyl...
2 Women From Morgan City and Thibodaux, Louisiana Arrested in Prostitution Sting at Separate but Connected Massage Parlors
MORGAN CITY, La. (KPEL News) - A prostitution sting happening at two massage parlors in Morgan City and Thibodaux has landed two local women behind bars.
According to Morgan City Police, detectives and Narcotics Divisions began investigating the Morgan City massage parlor in the area of Brashear Avenue after suspicious activity was reported to them in February 2023. Investig...
Lake Charles, Louisiana Man Caught With a Backpack Full of Fentanyl
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Four men - three from South Louisiana and one from Baytown, Texas - each received lengthy sentences for their participation in the trafficking of narcotics in the Lake Charles and Lafayette areas.
Lake Charles, Louisiana Man Fails to Evade Officers; Officers Find Fentanyl in a Nearby Backyard
In November 2020, a patrolling officer with the Lake Charles Police Departmen
Emergency Traffic Closure Happening on Interstate 10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge on Monday
There will be an emergency traffic closure on Interstate 10 at the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge today.
The Time Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Outfielder Tyler Robertson Made ESPN SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The excitement for Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball is at a high level right now.
The program has been longing to go back to the College World Series for the first time since its only time in 2000. The Cajuns have gotten close a few times with some great teams over the years but Omaha has been just out of reach, for now...
Lafayette Police Officer Arrested in Obscenity Case Involving Juvenile
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - A Lafayette Police is now in trouble with the law himself after he allegedly showed a video containing sexual content to a juvenile under the age of 17 years old.
A complaint was filed against Officer Jacob Desormeaux on Monday, April 17th...
Arnold Schwarzenegger Terminates Pothole on His Street in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California (KPEL News) - Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger may have just did a civil service act that was better than many of the things he did while in office.
The "Governator" - California's 38th Governor - served two terms in office, replacing the recalled Gray Davis in 2003 and winning reelection in 2007. His...
Berwick Man Dies Following Head-on Crash in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana
ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. (KPEL News) - Another crash in Acadiana has claimed a victim. This time it was a man from Berwick who was driving through St. Martin Parish. And his vehicle actually collided with a vehicle being driven by another man from outside of the area, from Plaquemine.
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