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.
As the investigation of Sunday evening’s deadly oil tank explosion, that took the life of 14-year-old Zalee day continues, the Department of Natural Resources wants to share how people might be able to prevent another tragedy like this from happening.
Teachers and school staff are now eligible in Louisiana to get a COVID-19 vaccination, as the faculty at Lake Charles College Prep Charter School received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine Wednesday morning.
The efforts by United Way of Southwest Louisiana continues as they help locals who lost water, furniture and even their homes to the weather events that have plagued Southwest Louisiana in the last year.
A local business is going all out to help Southwest Louisiana recover from the hurricanes and February’s winter freeze. The employees at reed’s metals have been working nonstop since Laura hit almost six months ago.
A Cameron Parish deputy, with a long history of helping the community, fell victim to our most recent round of harsh weather. Her home in Sulphur was destroyed by a fire.
In a few days, roadways could be hazardous, especially if they’re covered in ice, snow or slush. Louisiana State Police shared their tips on how to prepare for driving in winter conditions.
Allen Parish Community Healthcare hospital is about to get an upgrade. A three-phase plan in the works will rebuild and essentially replace their existing hospital.
Louisiana State Police Emergency Service Technicians are heading to investigate an “unknown device’ found in the backseat of an abandoned vehicle in the DeQuincy area.
The hurricanes showed no mercy when it came to destroying Vincent Elementary school’s library, but good news came in the way of thousands of donated books to replace what was lost.
Darla K Food Mart is a popular stop for Cameron locals - being one of the only convenience stores for 50 miles, it carries the weight of survival for this town.
Black History Month is here, and the Calcasieu Parish libraries are encouraging the community learn more by highlighting literature involving black history.
Authorities say a 28-year-old Alexandria accused of having sex with a 13-year-old Acadia Parish girl and encouraging her to have sex with other men for money has been arrested for second-degree kidnapping and human trafficking.
The Ward 6 Fire Department was one of those hit hard by the storms. Even though it devastated one of their stations, they’re still working to keep the area safe.
The new movie staring Adam Driver and Ariana Greenblatt has been quietly shooting in Vernon Parish in the past few weeks. Scenes shot in the Kisatchie National Forest are about to hit the big screens with this science fiction movie titled “65.”
A major step on the road to recovery for southwest Louisiana. The National Weather Service in Lake Charles is closer to having a working radar after theirs was destroyed in hurricane Laura.
