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.
Rob Kirkpatrick
Maureen Foster Details Launch Of DTA! Fall Season At Rock N Bowl
The 37th season of Downtown Alive! will be virtual and Maureen Foster explains how a partnership with Rock N Bowl made that possible.
LPSS Elementary Schools Return To Full-Time, In-Person Classes on Sept 14th
The news comes as the number of new daily cases appears to have stabilized and hospitalizations continue on a downward trend.
Beaullieu: Unemployment Trust Fund Balance Is Concerning
The state will have to borrow money in the next few weeks to cover the unemployment claims that are projected.
ESPN 1420’s Steve Peloquin Looks Ahead To Start Of Fall Sports
Conferences are getting pressure to play, but there are still unresolved liability issues that still need to be worked out.
Moncus Park Is Still Pushing For A Grand Opening By Year’s End
New investment has meant that more projects can be built ahead of the official grand opening.
Aileen Bennett Is Drawing Her Own Path In The Pandemic
She added some of her trademark joy to Acadiana's Morning News Wednesday Morning.
Hundreds Of Cars Line Up For Food Distribution At Cajun Field
Hundreds Of Cars Line Up For Food Distribution At Cajun Field
Downtown Lafayette Hosting Meet-Up On Inclusion, Diversity
It comes as the national conversation about race and inclusion continues.
What Do You SHINK? Military Base Name Changes And DadLife Talk
Ryan Shinkle joins Rob Kirkpatrick to tackle everything from new tech, entertainment and #DadLife
Officer-Involved Shooting Being Investigated in Lafayette
Sources say it happened this morning as a car burglary was reportedly in progress.
Gas Explosion Levels 3 Baltimore Homes; 1 Dead, 1 Trapped
At least three dozen firefighters converged on the disaster scene, where the natural gas explosion reduced to the homes to piles of rubble and pieces of debris.
Businesses Are Asking Questions, 1A’s Troy Wayman Has Answers
He joined Acadiana's Morning News with Rob Kirkpatrick and Bernadette Lee.
Pedestrian Killed In Early-Morning St. Martin Crash
It happened near the Lafayette Parish - St. Martin Parish line.
Rob Makes… Traditional Migas, A Brunch Favorite
This simple recipe is a crowd-pleaser for brunch and any time of day.
Dr. Tina Stefanski Updates COVID-19 Progress in Acadiana
Despite the encouraging numbers, she says now is not the time to ease up on mitigation efforts.
8 Signs You Are A ‘Type A’ Personality
Researchers have developed these traits over a period of years since a noted cardiologist tried to determine why certain patients had heart problems.
LPSS: Registration For Lafayette Online Academy Will Not Re-open
A question came in during our interview with Lafayette Parish School Board President Britt Latiolais.
Lafayette Live: Budget Discussions Begin, Sheriff’s Lawsuit Status Update
The executive budget presented by Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory is getting its day before the Lafayette City and Parish Councils. Rec Centers and the budget for the parish jail are both in the spotlight this week. **UPDATE** On Thursday afternoon, the Mayor-President's office announced that the rec centers would be fully funded in a one-year deal...
LCG Legal Team Report Details Status Of Sheriff’s Lawsuit Over Funding
Budget talks have brought up more questions about the status of a lawsuit filed by Lafayette Parish Sheriff Mark Garber over funding for the jail.
UPDATE: Lafayette Stand-Off Suspect Identified as Rayne Man
Reports say a police chase started in the Broussard area and officers were eventually able to stop the vehicle.