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
Handyman Convicted of Killing Retired Principal in Her Home in Morgan City, Louisiana
NEW IBERIA, La. (KPEL News) - Nearly five years since an retired principal was murdered in her home in Morgan City, justice is being carried out against her killer.
In a case that spanned several states including Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Florida, 16th Judicial District Attorney Bo Duhe's Office says 70-year-old Patricia Lynn Russo's handyman - Michael Lee Guidry - not only left her dead
Armed Robbers Caught After Stealing Car in Lafayette, Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office is touting technology and help from their Real Time Crime Center to put two suspects behind bars after an armed robbery and carjacking overnight.
It began just after 1:00 a...
Suspect Arrested in Fatal Shooting in Lafayette, Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Just over a week ago, Lafayette Police were on the scene of a shooting in the 100 block of Shirley Picard Road as an 18-year-old Lafayette man needed to be rushed to the hospital after being shot while walking with a relative, as previously reported...
Evangeline Thruway, Johnston Street Traffic Closures to Highlight Roadwork in Lafayette, Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Road construction happening on roads and highways that run in and through Lafayette continue as Louisiana DOTD crews seek to make it safer and smoother to travel across the Hub City.
This week, there are some road projects you should know about that'll affect roadways across our area, mainly Johnston Street and the Evangeline Thruway...
Carlos Harvin Out as Chief of Minority Affairs for Lafayette Consolidated Government
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Carlos Harvin, a man who ran against Josh Guillory during the 2019 Lafayette Mayor-President's election then joined Guillory's Administration, is now no longer employed with Lafayette Consolidated Government.
An LCG spokesperson confirmed with KPEL News of Harvin's job status and did confirm that his city-issued vehicle is still at City Hall and is in the custody of th
Plane Crashes into Vermilion Bay in Louisiana
VERMILION BAY, La. (KPEL News) - A pilot was rescued today after his plane crashed in the middle of Vermilion Bay.
Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon says his office received the call just after 2:00 PM. When his Water Patrol Division arrived at the scene of the crash, they found the unidentified pilot safe and uninjured after a passing boater rescued him...
US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana Announces Cancer Diagnosis
METAIRIE, La. (KPEL News) - Steve Scalise, the US House Majority Leader who hails from Metairie, Louisiana, has announced that he has been diagnosed with blood cancer.
In a Facebook post on his Congressional page, Scalise revealed he has Multiple Myeloma. The...
Off-Duty St. Martin Parish Correctional Deputy Arrested Following Fight at Business in St. Martinville, Louisiana
ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (KPEL News) - A St. Martin Parish Correctional Deputy is now on the other side of the bars after she was arrested for her alleged role in a physical disturbance that happened on Thursday evening, August 24th, at a business located in the 4600 block of Catahoula Highway in St. Mar...
Dog Rescued, Man Arrested as Firefighters Investigate Destructive Blaze in Lafayette, Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - With severe drought conditions ongoing throughout Louisiana, the job of firefighters in Lafayette was even more difficult as they responded to a mobile home fire on Sunday.
It began around 1:20 p.m. when firefiighters from Judice, Duson, and Milton responded to a mobile home fire at 1:20 p.m. at the...
Traffic Closures Happening TODAY on Interstate 49 in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development crews are working on Interstate 49 in Lafayette Parish today as traffic closures are expected to last for most of the workday.
Workers are making roadway repairs on I-49, causing them to close the right outside lane of I-49 Northbound at Exit 4. This is ...
Woman and Children Rescued as New Iberia Police, Lafayette Police and Iberia Parish SWAT Teams Take Down Lafourche Parish Man
IBERIA PARISH, La. (KPEL News) - A Lafourche Parish man now sits in the Iberia Parish Jail after authorities say he held a female and their two young children hostage, forcing New Iberia Police and Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office and Lafayette Police SWAT teams into action.
Around...
FBI and Louisiana State Police Partner to Capture Suspects After Juvenile Goes Missing From Baton Rouge Area
BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) - Rape and kidnapping charges have been levied against a Baton Rouge man and a Hammond teenager after a missing juvenile was found in a collaborative effort between Louisiana State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigations...
Traffic Closures Happening on Interstate 10 in Lafayette, Louisiana and on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Louisiana DOTD's construction on several parts of Interstate 10 continues as workers will not only continue to focus on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge but also on the Lafayette stretch of it.
Last week, lane closures were necessary as emergency roadwork to repair a broken finger joint on the Basin Bridge near the Butte La Rose exit began, forcing I-10 eastbound down to o
Cooling Station to Open in Lafayette as Louisiana Continues to Deal With Scorching Heat
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - As the scorching hot temperatures continue to bake Louisiana, Lafayette Consolidated Government officials say they are providing relief for anyone who needs shelter: a cooling station.
As temperatures are expected to continue reaching triple digits for the foreseeable future, the cooling station - the Domingue Recreation Center located at 901 Mudd Avenue - will open on
Drug Enforcement Administration Busts Methamphetamine Supplier Near Louisiana-Texas Border, Harsh Punishment Handed Down
SHREVEPORT, La. (KPEL News) - A Vivian man will be spending quite a bit of time in prison after US Drug Enforcement Administration agents found methamphetamine in two residences he was renting.
46-year-old Michael Duncan found out his fate last week following the investigation and prosecution of his crimes...
Rayne Police Announce Arrests of Two Houston, Texas Men in Check-stealing Scheme Involving Mail Collection Boxes Along Interstate 10 in Louisiana
RAYNE, La. (KPEL News) - Two men from Houston, Texas, currently in the Harris County Jail are awaiting extradition to the Acadia Parish Jail after Rayne Police announced their arrest for their alleged involvement in a check-stealing scheme that happened at mail collection boxes along Interstate 10 across Louisiana...
Ohio Couple Challenging Buc-ee’s Longtime Policy After Being Asked to Leave Baytown, Texas Location
BAYTOWN, Tx. (KPEL News) - Who doesn't love Buc-ee's?
Well, there are always a few but most people love the iconic country store/gas station chain. Some people plan trips with Buc-ee's stops in mind. I even know some people who have taken trips with Buc-ee's being their destination...
Traffic Closures to Happen on the Interstate 10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge
Louisiana DOTD workers are turning their attention to the Basin Bridge itself as bridge repairs and the sweeping of debris will begin on Sunday.
Alabama Comedian Nails ‘False Fall’ and the South’s Hatred of Summer
(KPEL News) - Who else is ready for summer to leave and fall to visit Louisiana?
It is that time of the year when we are all tired of the heat and humidity slapping us in the face when we walk outside in the morning or break out into a sweat just by walking to the mailbox.
Every...
LSU Health New Orleans Doctor Makes Fascinating Find Linking Lone Star Tick Bites to Meat Allergies
An LSU Health New Orleans doctor is finding yet another bad side effect of tick bites that is affecting people in Louisiana and in other parts of the US: meat allergies.