Rob Kirkpatrick

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.

Donate Online to THE LOVE TRUCK Supply Drive for Lake Charles

Your donations will be accepted again today 3-7 pm at the church at 300 E Martial in Lafayette.

Good Samaritan Buys Generators, AC Units For Hurricane Laura Survivor

The man seemingly appeared out of nowhere and asked the woman to remember "the love of Jesus" during the recovery process.

Donate Water And Other Essentials Today For The Hardest-Hit Areas In SWLA

Townsquare Media of Lafayette has teamed up with Covenant UMC in Lafayette to stuff a truck full of essential items.

Acadia Parish Sheriff Issues New Curfew For Tonight

The areas of Morse, Estherwood and the unincorporated areas of Acadia parish west of Highway 13 will be under a curfew tonight.

President Trump Travels To Lake Charles To Survey Damage

The president is making the trip two days after the Category 4 storm slammed the Gulf Coast, leaving at least 14 dead and wreaking havoc with severe winds and flooding.

Guillory: Damage Survey Underway In Lafayette, Curfew Possible

Last night's curfew that started at 8pm could be extended to tonight depending on how widespread the damage is.

Louisiana State Police Close I-10 Ahead Of Hurricane Laura

The interstate is closed from the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge all the way to the Texas border at the Sabine River.

Lafayette General Clinics Closed Due To Hurricane Laura

Three facilities in the affected area will be closed for patients on Thursday, August 26th.

Lafayette Parish Curfew Starts Wednesday Evening

It was announced by LCG late today.

LDH: August 25th Louisiana COVID-19 UPDATE

The Louisiana Department of Health has issued its daily update for Tuesday, August 25th.

Ask The Trooper: Safety First While Evacuating This Week

Safety is key and Louisiana State Police Trooper Thomas Gossen has some tips.

Guillory Declares Emergency In Lafayette Ahead Of Storms

It comes less than 48 hours before Hurricane Marco is expected to impact the area.

LDH: August 23rd Louisiana COVID-19 UPDATE

The Louisiana Department of Health has issued its daily update for Saturday, August 23rd.

Guillory Speaks Out As Protesters Near Lafayette Police Substation

The protest started on the Evangeline Thruway and continued down Willow Street to Moss.

New Sandbag Locations Announced As Storms Head Toward Gulf

Four self-bag locations are open to serve residents across Lafayette Parish.

Victim Identified In Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting In Lafayette

The victim in the shooting is dead and the officers are reportedly on administrative leave.

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.

Hundreds Of Cars Line Up For Food Distribution At Cajun Field

Officer-Involved Shooting Being Investigated in Lafayette

Sources say it happened this morning as a car burglary was reportedly in progress.

Pedestrian Killed In Early-Morning St. Martin Crash

It happened near the Lafayette Parish - St. Martin Parish line.