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
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark Addresses Controversy, Gives Thoughts on LSU’s Angel Reese on ESPN’s ‘Outside the Lines’
Bristol, Conn. (KPEL News) - Ever since LSU soundly defeated Iowa to win the NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship Game, it seems all most people want to talk about is everything that happened other than the play on the court itself...
Catholic Charities of Acadiana to Hold Relief Drive for Mississippi Tornado Survivors
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Near the end of March, tornadoes devastated Central Mississippi. 26 people died. Homes and business were destroyed. A whole town was obliterated.
According to reuters.com, President of the United States Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden drove through that town - Rolling Fork, Mississippi. Tha...
Pedestrian Hospitalized After Trying to Cross Moss Street in Lafayette, Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - A pedestrian is in critical condition after a crash happened on Moss Street in Lafayette.
According to a press release, Lafayette Police say the incident happened on Saturday afternoon shortly after 1:00 p.m. in the...
Daytime Traffic Closures on Interstate 10, Johnston Street Construction to Highlight Workweek
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - As we begin another workweek, there are some traffic closures set to happen in Lafayette and on Interstate 10 in St. Martin Parish that you need to be aware of.
Daytime Traffic Construction Happening on I-10 in St...
Jury Finds Eunice Man Guilty in Ambush-style Shooting
OPELOUSAS, La. (KPEL News) March 31, 2023 - It only took a St. Landry Parish jury 15 minutes to find 36-year-old Leonard Miller guilty of killing Clarence Mitchell - both from Eunice - in April of 2022.
As KPEL News reported last year, Miller ambushed Mitchell with a shotgun while the victim was driving a vehicle.
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St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Adam Wainwright Delivers The National Anthem on MLB Opening Day
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KPEL News) - The "Star-Spangled Banner," our U.S. National Anthem is one of the most celebrated songs one can sing.
It's taken Chris Stapleton's career to the next level after his unique version of it that he performed during the Super Bowl...
Drug Bust Made a Half Mile From Center Street Elementary School in New Iberia, Louisiana
NEW IBERIA, La. (KPEL News) - A sizable haul of drugs were taken off the streets of Iberia Parish this week and two people were arrested but Sheriff Tommy Romero is still expressing concern over "a disturbing trend" and this impacting children...
Alabama Man Dies From Injuries Sustained Following Crash in St. Landry Parish
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KPEL News) - A man from Wilsonville, Alabama, has died from his injuries following a crash on LA 182 near Cotton Patch Road in Bunkie, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
According to a press release from Louisiana State Police, 72-year-old Freddie Thomas was driving his vehicle east on LA 182 when he went off the side of a curve, hit an embankment, and overturned...
Lafayette Christian Academy Releases 2023 Football Schedule
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The Lafayette Christian Academy Knights have released their football schedule for the upcoming 2023 season and there will be no shortage of huge matchups to be played.
After making the move up to Class 4A, LCA continued its incredible success and amazing string of LHSAA State Championship Game appearances (7) in 2022...
Victim Identified in Fatal Crash in Lafayette, Louisiana (UPDATED)
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The driver who lost his life in Wednesday's fatal crash in Lafayette has been identified as 61-year-old Phillip Todd Migl of Scott. Lafayette Police say they are still investigating.
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Traffic Closures Set for These Lafayette Intersections, Construction to Continue for I-10 Overpass Emergency Repair
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - It's another busy week for traffic construction in Lafayette as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will continue a couple of projects that will most certainly affect the commute for many drivers, both locally and from out-of-town...
Lauren Daigle Sings ‘How Great Thou Art’ as Prayer Vigil Replaces Album Preview Concert in Nashville, Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tn. (KPEL News) - A former student at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, committed a horrible act on Monday by murdering three nine-year-old children and three adults.
Authorities say the former student used knowledge of the campus to carry out the shooting at The Covenant School. Two of t...
Dean-O’s to Open Third Location, Expand to Henderson, Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Lafayette businessman Tim Metcalf is on the move again, this time he's expanding the Dean-O's franchise.
It's been a busy 2023 for the owner of Dean-O's Pizza, Prejean's Restaurant, and Marcello's Wine Market. In ...
LSU Legend Pete Maravich’s Family Reacts to ‘Selfish’ Comment Made by Detroit Mercy’s Antoine Davis After He Failed to Break NCAA Scoring Record
BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) - Recently, Detroit Mercy star player Antoine Davis came within 4 points of breaking LSU legend Pete Maravich's hallowed NCAA scoring record of 3,667 points but fell short.
Many people wondered if Davis would get another chance to break the record by getting an invite to one of the college basketball tournaments that allow many teams to continue their seasons if they d
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell Speaks Out After Recall to Oust Her Fails
NEW ORLEANS, La. (KPEL News) - The hype turned into a disappointing dismissal for people who were hoping a recall petition would be the first step in forcing New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell out of office. As KPEL News pointed out, $1.2 mi...
Gretna Representative Files Bill to Give Louisiana Lawmakers Massive Pay Raise
BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) - A term limited lawmaker from Gretna has pre-filed a bill for the upcoming Louisiana Legislative Session that would give his fellow state lawmakers a massive pay raise.
Representative Joseph Marino believes state lawmakers are being paid too little currently and that they are due a raise, which was last given to the elected position in 1980...
Traffic Closures on Interstate 10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, US Highway 90 Highlight Workweek
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - There are a few traffic closures happening this week in Lafayette and the surrounding areas that you need to know about.
Daytime and Nighttime Closures Happening on US 90
DOTD crews will continue their work on U...
Republicans Gain Supermajority in Louisiana Legislature as Lifelong Democrat Francis Thompson Switches Political Parties
BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) - Republicans across Louisiana are excited as longtime Delhi Representative Francis Thompson has given them the power they have not had yet in modern state history - a supermajority in the Louisiana Legislature.
This is a historic day for the Republican Party," said LAGOP Chairman Louis Gurvich...
Lane Closures Happening for These Lafayette Parish Schools as Part of Louisiana DOTD Safety Project
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) is on a mission to make traveling around schools as safe as possible.
The DOTD's Safe Routes to School project installs new roadway safety enhancements including sidewalks, driveways, handicap ramps, grading, and signage along various routes near schools across Louisiana. For the rest ...
Former President of the United States of America Donald Trump Believes He Will be Arrested Next Week
NEW YORK (KPEL News) - The 45th President of the United States Donald Trump is saying on Truth Social that he will be arrested on Tuesday, March 21, and is basing that on "illegal leaks from a corrupt and highly political Manhattan District Attorney's Office...