Rob Kirkpatrick is an on-air host and digital contributor at Townsquare Media of Lafayette. Rob is active in the Lafayette community and supports several nonprofits including, but certainly not limited to: Maddie’s Footprints, 232-HELP, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana. He was named as a 20 Under 40 honoree in 2020. He is a current member of Leadership Louisiana Class XXXV. As a proud graduate of UL Lafayette, Rob is passionate about developing young broadcasters in college and in local and national newsrooms. He credits his earliest experiences covering news in south Louisiana with shaping him into the communicator he is today. Off the air, Rob is a broadcast/media consultant, executive trainer, and public speaker. He got his start in radio and television in Acadiana and has gone on to hold roles with Fox Television (Dallas) and CNN Newsource (Atlanta). Rob and his family moved back to Acadiana in 2015.
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Family of Teen Crushed by Jackson Square Oak Tree Suing City
Attorney Morris Bart says the 16-year-old suffered brain damage and that the family would be "aggressively litigating" the issue.
Lafayette Council to Debate Short-Term Rentals This Week
Currently, there are more than 350 Airbnb listings for Lafayette and surrounding areas.
Lafayette Native Reality TV Surgeon Cleared in Sex Assault Case
Robicheaux, a graduate of Lafayette High and LSU, was accused of drugging and sexually assaulting up to 13 women along with his girlfriend, Cerissa Riley.
Louisiana Water Supply Tested for ‘Forever Chemicals’
Specific levels were not published, but New Orleans public water tested positive for PFAs.
Old Navy Brings Back 90s Favorite Flag Shirts in Time for July 4th
The flag shirts have been a staple in summer family photos for more than 20 years.
LSU Baseball Dad Serves 25lb Grilled ‘Gator in Omaha
Rodney Beloso ordered a whole alligator for a big tailgate party before the game.
This Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Dip Goes Perfectly With LSU Baseball
One special ingredient makes it perfect for tonight's LSU Baseball semifinal game in the College World Series.
Benefit Planned in Support of Former Lafayette Marshal ‘Nickey’ Picard
Picard retired after more than 30 years in law enforcement, but has recently incurred substantial medical costs.
Louisiana Native Celebrates 20 Years As Longest-Running ‘Price Is Right’ Model
Louisiana native Rachel Reynolds is having the best week ever. She just hit the 20-year mark as a model on 'The Price Is Right' and is the longest-serving model on the cast. Reynolds is the last of the group known as "Barker's Beauties" and the last model to do the show with legendary show host Bob Barker...
Disney Executive Confirms ‘Hocus Pocus 3′ In Production
The cult classic will get another sequel as the Sanderson sisters come back to the big screen.
Make Chili’s ‘Cancelled’ Chicken Crispers at Home With This Recipe
This recipe will fill the void left after the restaurant chain removed the Original Chicken Crispers from their menu last year.
Toby Keith’s Early Support For Taylor Swift Discussed In 2005 Interview
Before rocketing to superstardom, Taylor Swift was just a high school kid with one very famous fan.
The First Chick-Fil-A Closes After 56 Years of Continuous Service
The mall food court location had been in constant operation since it opened 1967.
Fallen Acadiana Officers To Be Honored at Police Memorial Thursday
The Lafayette Police department is hosting its annual police memorial on Thursday.
The Surprising Backstory of National Teachers’ Day
A former first lady with a passion for education made it her mission to honor teachers.