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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Local health officials remind parents about staying up-to-date on their children’s routine vaccinations.
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With COVID-19 numbers on the climb, some local schools are creating new recommendations for mask-wearing.
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Some coaches agree with the Olympian’s decision to take a step back to prioritize mental health, especially in such a dangerous sport.
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The Iowa Fire Department underwent a structural collapse training course with the Louisiana State Fire Marshal Office on Thursday.
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Sharks can be a common catch down along the Gulf coast. But how about here in SWLA?
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Gov. John Bel Edwards vetoed 28 bills, but now, an override for some of those vetoed bills may be on the horizon as state lawmakers consider going back to Baton Rouge for a historic veto session.
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The past year hasn’t been easy for local businesses to carry on with the pandemic and four separate weather events.
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As part of United Way of Southwest Louisiana’s “Summer of Service,” teen volunteers hosted a “tech-day” at the Lake Charles Senior Center.
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A deadly crash leaves loved ones mourning the loss of 30-year-old John Cooper Guidry, of Iowa, who died in an accident on I-10 in Acadia Parish Tuesday morning.
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Area school teachers are getting ready for takeoff as they’re training for the upcoming Astro Camp taking place later this month.
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The Sixth Annual Senior Ole Tyme Christmas Brunch was held Tuesday, July 6, but this year came with a twist. It’s Christmas in July!
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A man climbed up a billboard and shut down a portion of Prien Lake Road for hours Monday morning.
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Mayor Nic Hunter and the Lake Charles City Council were sworn into office during a public ceremony Thursday morning.
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Gov. John Bel Edwards attended a groundbreaking ceremony for KIK Consumer Product’s BioLab Division in Westlake Wednesday afternoon.
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With the upcoming 4th of July weekend, it’s important to keep firework safety a top priority.
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A Lake Charles mother gave birth to her baby in the passenger seat of her car on Father’s Day.
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The Allen Parish Cultural Center celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday afternoon.
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Lake Area trade workers formed a picket line outside Isle of Capri Casino on Wednesday, in opposition to the casino’s decision to outsource trade labor jobs during its rebuilding process.
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New research suggests that variants are spreading more quickly through areas where fewer Americans are vaccinated.
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A local pharmacist has made waves with his formulation of a burn care solution used to treat patients with post-radiation burns.
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The City of Lake Charles says its annual Red White Blue & You fireworks over the lake is coming back Sunday, July 4.
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The United Way of Southwest Louisiana is hosting the Summer of Service program to encourage teens to make an impact in the community this summer.
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During Ashley HomeStore’s grand reopening, the company donated $10,000 to the domestic violence shelter Oasis A Safe Haven.
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The Calcasieu Parish School Board says they are excited to announce that all students will be eligible to eat breakfast and lunch at school next year free of charge.
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One person was injured in a crane accident at Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass LNG Tuesday afternoon.
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A 2-year-old boy died after being left in a hot car for an extended period of time Monday afternoon.
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The need for blood is reaching new heights on top of what already was a chronic shortage.
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Experts are saying now is the time to revamp your home and protect it from the next storm.
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The front wall of Panorama Music House has been removed as part of demolition for the reconstruction of the building. This nearly 100-year-old building has been through a lot, especially with the recent hurricanes.
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Many are still dealing with the wrath of the pandemic, but now, one woman’s COVID-19 journey is finally turning the corner as she gets to go home after spending over six months in the hospital.
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Plans for a lumber mill near DeRidder are in the works.
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Solar panels are an increasingly popular way to save on monthly bills.
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The Gary Sinise Foundation award the Ward 6 Fire Department a $97,760 grant for new equipment.
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GameZone Esports Cafe recently opened and has tapped into the niche community of online gamers to offer them a place to game together in person.
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The shooting happened on the on-ramp of I-10 West around 3 a.m.
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Lake Area medical personnel participated in an emergency response training course.
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Recent severe weather has taken a toll on commercial fishing in Southwest Louisiana.
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While in Lake Charles, Nungesser talked about the importance of being a tourist in your own community.
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Black Diamond Housing offers a temporary housing solution to insured homeowners after a disaster.
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Fuller Center Disaster ReBuilders take on SWLA homes
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The weather events of this week have grabbed the attention of Louisiana’s federal delegation as both Sen. Bill Cassidy and Sen. Kennedy visited the Lake Area Friday.
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Many businesses took on water Monday, and one of those was KD’s Diner, which still had customers inside. Water quickly rose and lapped over the feet of customers at the diner.
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The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down between Iowa and Lacassine Monday.
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Though much of the flooding in Southwest Louisiana happened in Calcasieu Parish, concerns for other areas are growing. Cameron Parish is on alert for potential flooding near the Gulf.
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While hurricane season doesn’t officially start until June, now is the time to get things ready for the months ahead.
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The port of Lake Charles is moving Louisiana rice to help feed areas of Central Africa that are in need.
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The Metropolitan Planning Organization voted in favor of amendments made to the proposal of the new I-10 bridge and will present the proposal to DOTD.
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Sen. Bill Cassidy speaks about federal aid following the president’s visit to southwest Louisiana, during which the mayor of Lake Charles voiced concerns about disaster assistance funding and a lack of federal help.