Andrea Robinson
Reporter
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Andrea was born and raised in the Buckeye State, growing up in Columbus, Ohio. Her love for journalism began in high school for her school's news show. She then followed that passion to Ohio University where she double-majored in communications and journalism.
At Ohio University, she reported, anchored, and produced at her school's station. She also wrote digital news content for WOUB and feature stories for a campus magazine.
Andrea loves helping tell the stories of her community.
Andrea enjoys spending time with her 100-pound dog, Bentley. The pup loves to swim and go to the park with his mom. Andrea and Bentley are quickly adapting to Louisiana.
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With COVID-19 numbers increasing across the state, could we see another surge?
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A memorial has been set up at the intersection where 18-year-old Jesse Harmon was killed in an accident Saturday afternoon.
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Starting Friday, May 27, the water park will be open for the general public to enjoy.
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Members of the group said one thing you can do to help, is to pray for all those effected by the war.
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Not only did Sasol showcase it’s new Port Wonder exhibit at the event, but also an exciting announcement.
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If you do encounter a scam, you are encouraged to report it to your local BBB.
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Turner said this agreement had been in the works for nearly four years and was signed this January, but it won’t go in effect until 2025.
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After the hurricanes a lot of buildings sustained damages and the City of Sulphur is still working through cleaning up properties.
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The new technology at the library will be able to offer teens access to high-quality equipment for video production and virtual reality experiences.
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As phone call fraud is on the rise, JD Bank is warning customers that scammers may try to get their bank information.
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Calcasieu Parish Public libraries will be temporarily closing two of it branches, Moss Bluff and DeQuincy.
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Authorities said Silva’s abuse on the two year old had lead to bruising and trauma all over her body in addition to a severe brain bleed.
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When taking your first bite into the Signature Chocolate Chip Cookie, you may not be thinking about the increased cost of goods it took to make one of Twanie’s Terrific Treats.
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The Louisiana Pirate Festival takes place from April 28 through May 7, near the Lake Charles Civic Center and Lakeshore Drive.
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Community frustration over the town of Iowa’s recreational baseball fields have been heard by the town as it has some plans in the works.
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The Lake Area is still recovering after the 2020 hurricanes and we continue to learn of more businesses reopening, repairing and rebuilding. One of those businesses being Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles.
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One local football coach said it would be unusual for them to not say a prayer at a game.
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Terrible crimes like human trafficking can often hide in plain sight. That’s why Louisiana’s first lady Donna Edwards is raising awareness that “no neighborhood is immune.”
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After a rescue was made Tuesday at Rutherford Beach, the Cameron Parish Sheriff’s Office has a warning for beach-goers.
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Celebrations for Earth Day have already started as Ingevity and Pine Wood Elementary fifth graders are working to restore West Park.
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Only one ticket on the ballot in Merryville for the April 30 election, the runoff election for Chief of Police.
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At the Capitol, several bills regarding medical marijuana were discussed by the the Louisiana House of Representative’s Health and Welfare Committee.
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The future is in the hands of the next generation; advancing life through science, technology, engineering and math.
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Liquefied natural gas facilities and electric power sites across North America appear to be the targets of an attempted cyber attack.
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Nothing better than a hot meal delivered right to your door!
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A Jennings man has been arrested after being accused of animal cruelty.
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A community coming together to teach the boys at Cambre-Fondel Elementary how to not only be a man but to be successful.
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Henry Heights Elementary has been honoring that part of the state’s culture by immersing students in French since 1991.
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“Lock your car up or take your guns out of the car. That’s how these guys get these guns," LCPD Deputy Chief Michael Nicosia said.
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The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is celebrating the opening of a new office in Lakes Charles for Child Support services.
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The last suspect, Michael Carter, turned himself in Thursday afternoon, police said.
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Authorities were dispatched to a house fire they call, upon arrival they learned it was a torn-down home had been intentionally set on fire.
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The effort comes at a time where fentanyl overdoses and related deaths are on the rise.
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House Bill 450 would allow a person who is adopted the access to their sealed records without a court order, as it stands in the present law.
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Students and volunteers gathered together today to help rebuild the coastline, by installing what they call “floating islands” in efforts to restore coastal waterways in Southwest Louisiana.
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Efforts to export more liquefied natural gas out of Southwest Louisiana are underway.
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A major part of how CPSO serves the community, relies on its different types of vehicles. All of which run on gas.
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A move by the Biden Administration to ease Europe’s dependency on Russia.
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Confusion still lingers after Saturday’s election in Sulphur when voters were being turned away because of a misunderstanding of the city’s district lines.
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Nick Nezat unseated longtime Sulphur City Councilman Mike Koonce in Saturday’s election.
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Mike Koonce and Nicholas Nezat are running for the City Council District 2 position.
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Let the games begin! The 2022 Southwest Louisiana District Senior Games kicked off Friday morning.
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The number of overall deaths in Louisiana rises every year, but data shows a significant jump in the last few years.
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Derek Senegal, with Louisiana State Police Troop D, said the pilot is believed to be ok.
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T.A. Jones and Ronnie Harvey are running for City Councilman District A and on March 26, one will be elected to fill the position.
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Just before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, one couple packed their bags and left their homes to find refuge in Western Europe, but now they are with family in Lake Charles.
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After moving to Panorama last week due to weather conditions, the tenth year of Live at the Lakefront is back on it’s normal track at it’s outside venue.
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Brittany Pfantz, a DeRidder native, is representing the state of Louisiana in the American Song Contest.
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“Just Imagine SWLA” came up with a Resilient Housing Toolkit in hopes of sharing knowledge on how to making housing safer in our region.