Andrea Robinson
Reporter
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Andrea was born and raised in the Buckeye State, growing up in Columbus, Ohio. She attended Ohio University, double-majoring in Communication Studies and News & Information Journalism.
Andrea moved to Southwest Louisiana in January 2021 to begin her career at KPLC as a multimedia journalist. In May of 2022, she took on the role of weekend anchor.
Andrea has covered a variety of topics, including a historic freeze that swept the South, the historic May 2021 flood in Lake Charles, Hurricane Ida on the Southeastern side of the state, recovery efforts for Hurricanes Laura and Delta, the COVID-19 pandemic, and of course Mardi Gras in the Crescent City. In addition, Andrea has helped many in Southwest Louisiana share their stories in times of heartbreak and triumph.
During her time in the Louisiana broadcast industry, she's been recognized for her work with two major awards: Multimedia Journalist of the Year 2022, and Reporter of the Year 2023.
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Student enrollment is up in Calcasieu Parish for the second year in a row.
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Some state leaders are hoping federal legislation passes that would give parents more of a choice in where their kids go to school.
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It’s not as simple as just pouring water on the flames to stop the blaze of the Tiger Island Fire.
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We are now getting a look at some of the structures torched by the Tiger Island Fire.
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New technology could make training for labor and delivery complications more realistic.
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Updates will be posted to this article as they come in.
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A portion of Trosclair Road is closed.
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Are drones the thing of the future? Their ability could be a game changer for many businesses and used as a tool on jobs and even make them safer.
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One woman has been bracing the heat and now has no running water after she said there was a mix-up with the city, claiming she owes two years’ worth of water bills.
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Ordinance No. 520 explains when residents can water their yards.
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Each year before the floors are laid, sponsors get to write their well wishes into the concrete.
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Students in Beauregard Parish are heading back to school this week. 7NEWS spoke to Superintendent Larry Hollie about his goals for his first year as superintendent.
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We will be taking donations at Wendy's on Lake Street and Prien Lake Road until 6 p.m.
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Students will be heading back to school in just a matter of days, and a new law signed this year could make it a little safer for students entering and leaving schools in the carpool line.
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The state’s overall ranking in the country has improved from 46 to 42, and within the state, Calcasieu Parish was recognized as one of the top ten districts in growth.
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Thunderstorms are believed to be the cause of a fire in Lake Charles.
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A United flight traveling from Houston International Airport slid off the secondary runway at Lake Charles Regional Airport.
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Calcasieu Heights is expected to be complete by early 2025.
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Calcasieu Parish schools were awarded a grant for weapons detectors.
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When a hurricane makes landfall in Southwest Louisiana, Cameron Parish is first to feel its impact.
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A Grand Chenier staple, Booth’s Grocery is closed today as the woman who ran the store since it opened passed away this morning.
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Deontrae Edwards, 25, was killed in the shooting.
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Angelo’s, a local fireworks chain with 12 locations in Southwest Louisiana all started when Herbert Angelo Jr. began selling fireworks out of his trunk and became known as ‘the firecracker man.’
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Addiction is a tough battle. One Merryville man now in recovery wants to tell others it’s possible to overcome.
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A Lake Charles woman said she feared for her life after being chased and shot at while driving home from work last week ending on Interstate-10.
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The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is helping teens prepare for adulthood with a reality check.
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A new vessel is welcomed as the Lorraine Hooks is the first new addition to the fleet at Mike Hooks, LLC since 1984.
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Rebuilding Lake Charles while preserving its historic buildings was a priority after the 2020 storms, and one of those buildings, the old Central School, is now back open.
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Archeologists are working on a site in the Kistachie National Forest discovering prehistoric artifacts from thousands of years ago, and uncovering history.
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More than 700 people have died across the U.S. from 2016 to 2020 because of unsecured loads, according to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.
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One person was injured from a gunshot wound in a shooting on Sunday, June 4, near the intersection of Common and McNeese Streets.
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Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is celebrating survivors with its annual National Cancer Survivors Day event.
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Two-year-old Keynan Buxton was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
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Authorities say the man was arrested for public drunkenness and the illegal carrying of a weapon.
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Inmates in jails getting their hands on things like drugs, how does it happen?
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Area Veterans and their families were invited to the VFW Post 2130 in honor of Memorial Day.
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Kevin Sickey elected for another four-year term to the Coushatta Tribal Government.
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Senator Bill Cassidy was in Southwest Louisiana to host the Rural Community Funding Summit and to make a home visit to a house being repaired after Hurricane Laura.
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As hurricane season approaches, some worry about their home’s protection against heavy rain and tropical storms.
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D’Andre Nixon is an inmate at the Jefferson Davis Parish Jail, and last week his family thought he was dead.
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The Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office hosted three highway rededications Wednesday in the name of officers who have lost their lives.
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Each year, fallen officers are honored during National Police Week.
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A busy weekend ahead for the airport as preparations are underway for the Chennault International Airshow.
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Chennault Airport has reached an agreement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to allow foreign aircraft and cargo to enter the U.S. in Lake Charles.
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City of Lake Charles announces a new project, the LA Launch Lake Charles Business Innovation Center.
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One veteran is looking to reconnect with a woman who helped her through a seizure; a stranger at the right place at the right time.
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If you’re in the market to buy a new home, be aware that changes have been made for homebuyers when it comes to mortgage fees.
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Multiple law enforcement agencies including Westlake Police, Westlake Fire Rescue, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, Wild Life and Fisheries and Acadian are near the Horseshoe Casino.
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7News is still pushing for more details on the pedestrian accident that killed a 27-year-old.
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Detectives say the man opened fire when he saw people running away from his home.
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