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
Supt Trosclair: Student and Teacher Safety Is Central To Back-To-School Plan
The district's new leader has been working non-stop since school ended to get kids back in the classroom.
LPD Arrests Two Suspects After Shots Fired, Chase To St. Landry Parish
Officers heard shots in the area of Castille and the Evangeline Thruway.
LDH: July 26th Louisiana COVID-19 UPDATE
The Louisiana Department of Health has issued its daily update for Sunday, July 26th.
GOP Plan: Workers To Get 70% Of Salary In New Unemployment Pay
Federal COVID-19 unemployment benefits are set to end this week and Mark Meadows says its replacement will only pay a portion of the previous salary.
Suspended Lafayette City Marshal Brian Pope Qualifies For Re-Election
Our partners at KATC examine the Louisiana Supreme Court ruling that makes it possible.
7 Simple Ways To Support Small Businesses
There are so many ways to support your favorite local business and many of them are free.
Lafayette Live: Guillory Responds To Criticism Over Rec Center Closures
The debate rages on after four LCG operated Rec Centers were closed due to budget cuts.
Guillory Defends $2 Million Budget Increase For Lafayette Sheriff’s Office
Questions come as critics have claimed the Sheriff's Office has undue influence on the Guillory Administration.
Lafayette Christian Academy To Return With 5-Day In-Person Classes
The private school is among the first to publicly announce a full return to the classroom next month.
Despite A Motion To Delay, LPSS Board Members Keep Aug 17th Start
A motion from Dr. Tehmi Chassion to delay the start of school after Labor Day failed.
Lafayette City Council Votes to Support Removal of Mouton Statue
Guillory has been praised by some and criticized by others for the announcement that comes as similar statues are being dismantled around the country.
Lafayette General: ICU Space Limited, Some Transfers Can’t Be Taken
A now-deleted viral post from the weekend said a patient died in our LDH region because an ICU bed was not available for them.
BESE Guidelines Provide Road Map For School Reopening
Numerous school districts in the state have delayed the start of school, but none of them in Acadiana at this time.
EXCLUSIVE: AG Jeff Landry Says Mask Mandate Has Issues, Gov Responds
Landry called into UpClose with Bernadette Lee to explain his position.
Officer-Involved Shooting Being Investigated in Lafayette
It happened after a short chase that ended near a business on East Pont des Mouton.
Story of Our Lady of Lourdes Featured In New Netflix Show
The new Zac Efron docu-series Down to Earth tells the story of how future St. Bernadette saw the vision of the Virgin Mary.
Walmart Stores Nationwide to Require Masks Starting Next Week
According to a report from CNBC, Walmart and Sam's Club stores will require masks for entry starting on July 20th.
Kelly Preston, Actor and Wife of John Travolta, Dies at 57
Travolta said in an Instagram post that his wife of 28 years died after a two-year battle with breast cancer.
Local Leadership For DPEC and RPEC Set In Saturday Elections
The twice-delayed Louisiana presidential primary is in the books now and leadership for both the Democrats and Republicans is set.
State Teachers Union Wants Everyone to Be Masked in Schools
LFT President Larry Carter says they’ve polled nearly 13,000 of their members and one issue stands out.