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
Tributes Pour In For Jeanette Picard, Wife Of Former Lafayette City Marshal
The couple was married for more than 70 years.
New Lafayette City and Parish Councils Are Set
The two new councils are in place and members will be sworn in this coming January.
Lafayette High Lockdown Lifted
UPDATE 10:41 am: According to LPSS, the lockdown has been lifted and a suspect is now in custody.
Alm-LaBar and Guillory Agree to November 13th Prime Time Debate
NewsTalk 96.5 KPEL and KATC are teaming up to host the event leading up to the run-off election.
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
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‘New’ NOLA Airport Is Opening Soon And Here’s How To Get There
The state-of-the-art terminal was built closer to I-10 in Kenner.
Sex Offenders Sue Sheriff Over Trick-Or-Treat Warning Signs
Now lawyers are involved and they are citing first amendment violations.
Boo! At The Zoo Kicks Off This Weekend
Make plans to take part in the costume contest, small-prize games, candy stations, live entertainment, and all of the Zoo's wonderful animals!
STM Acknowledges ‘Very Serious Incident’ As Rumors Spread
Details of the incident allegedly involving two football players have yet to be confirmed by LPSO.
Former Gov Edwin Edwards Campaigning For Gov Edwards’ Re-Election
The 92-year-old four-term Governor was a part of an event in Abbeville.
Trump Jr. To Headline Cajundome Rally On Monday
The event aims to drive voter turnout and to support local Republican candidates.
Walmart To Stop Sales Of E-Cigarettes In Stores
It cited growing federal, state and local regulatory complexity regarding vaping products.
Six Active Tropical Systems Ties 1992 Record
Forecaster Eric Blake said in a tweet, "They're forming like roaches out there..."
Home For The Holidays Tickets On Sale Now
Early bird prize drawing is $1,000 cash.
Superdome Pressure Washer ‘Paints’ Tribute To Brees On Surgery Day
The multi-million dollar cleaning project turned heartwarming in recent days.
UPDATE: Arrest Made; Troopers Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting In Rayne
Witnesses say shots were fired overnight near Kennedy Field.
It’s Official: Trump Has A Primary Challenger
Joe Walsh says the country can’t afford four more years of Trump.
Kathleen Blanco ‘Celebration of Life’ [WATCH LIVE]
The interfaith service is the first in a series of memorials planned for the former Governor.
Woman Rumored To Be Found Dead Is Alive, Calls Into Radio Show
Monique Dixon and her family have been getting calls and texts after rumors spread that she was dead.
Kathleen Blanco ‘Celebration of Life’ To Air Live On The Radio In Lafayette
NewsTalk 96.5 KPEL will air the memorial commercial-free on Thursday.