Marcello Cuadra
Reporter / Anchor
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Marcello Cuadra is a member of the KPLC news team in Lake Charles, Louisiana, as a morning anchor and MMJ reporter for KPLC-TV / FOX29. In December 2020, Marcello graduated from the University of Florida having majored in Telecommunication News with a concentration in Business.
Before transferring to UF, Marcello attended Miami Dade College, where he began his passion for journalism. While at MDC, Marcello wrote for the college newspaper, The Reporter, and decided he had found his future career. He transferred to UF in 2019 and joined WUFT News, where he went on to write, edit, and produce his packages to air on television. Marcello was able to showcase his Hispanic heritage while working for Noticias WUFT and participating in Telemundo University, learning how to effectively bring the news to Spanish speaking audiences throughout the area. He also worked for NPR’s radio show “All Things Considered,” broadcasting current events and breaking headlines over WUFT 89.1/90.1 FM.
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Marcello is excited to start telling the stories of those in Southwest Louisiana. If you have any story tips, feel free to contact him.
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A group of seven ladies in the Kinder area using their skills to spread hope in their community through the “Prayer Quilt Ministry.”
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It’s a bird, it’s a plane; no, it’s the Grinch.
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Making patients’ days merrier and brighter, that’s the goal for Louisiana State Police as they hold their annual Christmas tradition.
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It’s not one but two short-term training opportunities for students at SOWELA Technical Community College.
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Brushes in hand, 45 students from Lake Charles College Prep came together Monday morning for a bigger picture.
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Winter graduation is officially back, and as students get ready to turn their tassels, their future looks bright as companies continue to fill open positions.
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Residents filled the parking lot over at Waters Edge in Lake Charles for their food giveaway.
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Drivers in the Lake Charles area will be happy to know the Office of Motor Vehicles has reopened after being closed for over a year because of hurricane damage.
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Aromaterapia, colchonetas de yoga y un sillón de masaje son algunos de los elementos que verá cuando entre en esta sala de bienestar y relajación para enfermeras de emergencias en el Departamento de Emergencias del Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.
Aromatherapy, yoga mats, and a massage chair are just a few of the items you’ll see when you step inside this wellness and relaxation room for ER nurses over at the Emergency Department at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.
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Parece que todos los días hablamos de un comienzo brumoso en nuestro pronóstico, y es lo que muchos residentes se despertaron el jueves por la mañana.
It seems every day we’re talking about a foggy start in our forecast, and it’s what many residents woke up to Thursday morning.
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Está empezando a parecerse mucho a la Navidad en la parroquia de Calcasieu. Los árboles de Navidad, las luces y las decoraciones son solo algunos de los ingredientes clave para traer la temporada navideña.
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It’s a sign that sits right in front of J.D. Clifton Elementary School from the SWLA Center for Health Services, welcoming its pediatric patients.
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Lung cancer is one of the cancers we see most in our region, but early detection can save your life.
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The annual community Thanksgiving dinner sponsored by the Lions Club and the City of Sulphur took place this morning.
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The countdown is on, and we are just hours away from Thanksgiving. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is giving drivers something to be thankful for.
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The Junior League of Lake Charles is back this year with its annual Mistletoe and Moss Holiday Market.
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Cuando escuchas una sirena, sabrás que hay personas listas para entrar en acción. Pero lo que probablemente no piensa es en cómo la escasez de empleo ha impactado a esta industria.
When you hear a siren, you know there are people ready to jump into action. But what you probably don’t think of is how the job shortage has impacted this industry.
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Según el Centro para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades, 1 de cada 10 estadounidenses tienen diabetes y los resultados pueden cambiar su vida.
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There is a renewed threat of Measles from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes and the results can be life-changing.
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Los edificios sufrieron daños por valor de decenas de miles de dólares, según Boudreaux.
The buildings sustained tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage, according to Boudreaux.
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Inclement weather Thursday morning did not stop the city’s Veterans Day Ceremony— in fact, it came along with an important reminder.
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Ticket counters, lines, waiting. It’s the norm for traveling during the holidays.
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Cohetes de aire comprimido, Legos y aviones de papel. Esas son solo algunas de las actividades que los estudiantes de E.K. Key Elementary y otras escuelas están haciendo para celebrar el Día Nacional de STEM.
Compressed air rockets, Legos, and paper airplanes. Those are just a few of the activities students at E.K. Key Elementary and other schools are doing to celebrate National STEM Day.
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Over at Grant Christmas Tree Farm, there are trees as far as the eye can see.
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Centrándose en las comunidades rurales este año, una fundación fuera del estado está otorgando más de $300,000 a algunas organizaciones sin fines de lucro de Louisiana para ayudar a mejorar la salud bucal de las personas.
Focusing on rural communities this year, one out-of-state Foundation is awarding over $300,000 to some Louisiana non-profits to help improve people’s oral health.
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Ha pasado una semana desde que un tornado pegó el sur de Lake Charles, dañando docenas de casas.
It has been a week now since a tornado hit south Lake Charles, damaging dozens of homes.
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Reconstrucción. Cuando se trata del último año y medio, esa palabra se ha vuelto familiar para muchos.
Rebuilding. When it comes to the last year and a half, that word has become familiar to many.
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¡Es la temporada de “Homecoming” en el suroeste de Louisiana! La Universidad Estatal de McNeese acaba de concluir sus celebraciones.
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McNeese State University just wrapped up its homecoming celebrations. And one student ended the week on the right foot!
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Según el traffic safety marketing, la principal causa de muerte de adolescentes de 15 a 18 años en los EE. UU. Son los accidentes automovilísticos.
According to traffic safety marketing, the leading cause of death for teens ages 15 to 18 in the U.S. is motor vehicle crashes.
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Schools in full session, and a special guest made an appearance in class today in Lake Charles.
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No es el final, solo nuevos comienzos. Así es como se puede describir un cambio que se avecina para el Ethel Precht Breast Cancer Foundation.
It isn’t the end, just new beginnings. That is how you can describe a change that is coming for the Ethel Precht Breast Cancer Foundation.
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Como dice el director de información pública de la Oficina de Vehículos Motorizados, Matthew Boudreaux, el servicio es gratuito y está disponible en las oficinas en todo el estado.
As public information director for the Office of Motor Vehicles, Matthew Boudreaux says, the service is free and available in their offices across the state.
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“Observan mucho de mi trabajo y me dicen cuando estoy haciendo un buen trabajo, ya sabes, se emocionan y me motivan”
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