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
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.
ANSWERED: How Long Do Campaigns Have To Remove Signs?
The local sign ordinance is very specific about sign removal and the clock is ticking.
STM Acknowledges ‘Very Serious Incident’ As Rumors Spread
Details of the incident allegedly involving two football players have yet to be confirmed by LPSO.
Trump Jr. To Headline Cajundome Rally On Monday
The event aims to drive voter turnout and to support local Republican candidates.
Six Active Tropical Systems Ties 1992 Record
Forecaster Eric Blake said in a tweet, "They're forming like roaches out there..."
UPDATE: I-10 REOPENS
Louisiana State Police Troop I Spokesman Trooper Thomas Gossen tells KPEL News I-10 West has reopened.
Popeye’s And Chick Fil-A Face-Off In A ‘Not So Blind’ Taste Test
A new sandwich at Popeye's has set off a turf war the internet is all too familiar with. Which is best?
Funeral Services Announced For Kathleen Blanco
There will be multiple events to honor the life of Former Governor Blanco.
VIDEO: Gov Edwards Remembers Kathleen Blanco
UL Lafayette President Joseph Savoie has also issued a tribute to Blanco.
LPSS Unanimously Passes Resolutions on LGBTQ Bullying
Board member Erick Knezek proposed the resolutions.
Accused Sex Trafficker Jeffrey Epstein Dead By Suicide
The news comes one day after bombshell details of the case were released.
Downtown Lafayette Preps For DTA! and Inaugural Sno-Ball Festival
The inaugural Sno-Ball Festival takes over Parc Sans Souci on August 10th.
VIRAL: Woman Arrested After Running From Police, Kicking Officer
The driver of the pickup truck thought she deserved a warning instead of a ticket for the damage to her car.
A Quiet Force in Lafayette Radio Calls It a Career
Mike Grimsley has been a constant in Lafayette media for more than 30 years.
Magazine Says Best Beignets Are Not In New Orleans, But In Baton Rouge
Coffee Call beignets "specifically a step up from the famous Cafe du Monde".
Say Goodbye To ‘Manholes’ As California City Goes Gender Neutral
A full list of words being eliminated is making its rounds online.
Tech Expert: FaceApp Developer Collecting Personal Biometric Information
Photos could have security implications in uses such as facial recognition technology.
New Documentary Details The Rise Of The Hub City
Director Javier Ortiz Pereyra invites viewers to 'Travel through the heart of Acadiana'.
Day 2: Tropical Storm Barry, Heavy Rain In The Forecast
Tropical bands continue to drop heavy rain coastal parts of the state.