Rob Kirkpatrick

I’m Rob Kirkpatrick. I’m a husband. I’m a Dad. I’m a proud UL Lafayette graduate. I’m a fierce reporter at heart and always digging for a good story. But most importantly in this space: I’m the fearless leader of Townsquare Media's news brands in Lafayette and Bernadette Lee’s partner in crime on “Acadiana’s Morning News”. News is something I always knew I wanted to do. My first on-air experience was in 3rd grade at Lyon Elementary in Covington, LA. I gave the announcements, weather and cafeteria menu every morning on closed-circuit television. Since then, I have covered the news with KATC in Acadiana, in Dallas with FOX 4’s “Good Day”, in Atlanta with CNN Newsource and now back in Lafayette with Townsquare Media. I consider myself lucky to do what I love and raise my two little girls in Acadiana with my amazing wife Sarah.

Mayor-President Candidates Tackle 3 Major Issues
We spent a full hour with Lafayette Mayor-President candidates Carlee Alm-Labar and Josh Guillory ahead of tomorrow's run-off election. We got through almost 30 questions, but we wanted to highlight a few of the most important exchanges. The topics of Flooding and Infrastructure, The Unified De…
‘Stevie P.’ Is Done With The Saints/LSU Bye Week
The Cajuns had a big win for Homecoming versus Texas State, but ESPN 1420's Steve Peloquin is looking ahead to a big week of sports. He joined Acadiana's Morning News with his thoughts on what the San Francisco 49ers have in store for the Black and Gold...
Acadiana Food and Wine Soiree Set For Wednesday
Eat and drink for a good cause this week at the 3rd annual Acadiana Food and Wine Soiree. It's set to take place this Wednesday at the UL Student Union ballroom. Tickets are $50 and benefit the UL Hospitality Program along with ProStart programs...
LPB Gubernatorial Debate – Listen Live on KPEL
Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican challenger Eddie Rispone will face-off tonight in a debate hosted by Louisiana Public Broadcasting. The event is set to begin at 7:00 PM. You can listen live on KPEL now or watch the video stream from LPB...
Lafayette Parish Council District 3 Candidate Forum
Josh Carlson and Jeremy Hidalgo are vying for the District 3 seat on the newly-formed Lafayette Parish Council. They came into the KPEL studio to debate the issues facing the parish. You can listen to the whole forum below.
SPOT A STROKE: Lafayette General Hosting Free Screenings
Lafayette General Health is hosting free stroke screenings in honor of World Stroke Day. It's planned for Saturday, November 16th, but now is the time to make your appointments for free screenings, including:

Cardia-Artery Screening
Blook Pressure and Heart Rate
Stroke Risk Assessment
and more
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Win Tickets To Cirque du Soleil OVO with Rob and Bernie
Cirque du Soleil is coming back to Acadiana with performances at the CAJUNDOME. OVO is a show that's built around the movements of insects in a way that only Cirque du Soleil can. It's sure to be a great performance in Acadiana with shows beginning on March 25th...
Lafayette Police Recruiters Hosting Hiring Event This Weekend
A recruiting event this weekend at Teurlings Catholic High School aims to hire the next generation of Lafayette Police Officers. Corporal Kristi Strong is encouraging anyone interested in a career in law enforcement to come to the event on Saturday...
Trump: ISIS Leader Was Cornered By US Forces
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the shadowy leader of the Islamic State group who presided over its global jihad and became arguably the world’s most wanted man, died after U.S. special operators cornered him during a raid in Syria, President Donald Trump said Sunday.

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