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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The winners of this year’s St. Jude Dream Home have been announced.
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In Calcasieu Parish, one item on Saturday, Nov. 18th’s ballot is a runoff for the 14th JDC family and juvenile court judge.
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Calcasieu Parish Gaming Revenue District proposed an amendment that would keep sports betting revenue in the parish.
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The gaming industry in Southwest Louisiana plays a big role in the local economy.
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Landry announces his choice for commissioner and deputy commissioner of his administration.
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It’s projected that much of Cameron Parish and the rest of Louisiana’s coast will be further below sea level in the next 25 years.
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The civil service hearing continued today for a former Lake Charles police officer who claims he was wrongfully fired after accusations of misconduct and stalking.
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Updates are starting to come together along the lakefront as crews are working to install a new marquee with the Civic Center’s new name, the Lake Charles Event Center.
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Investigations are underway in Lake Charles after a number of burglaries at smoke shops in the area.
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The excitement continues at McNeese State University as homecoming week is in full swing.
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We are learning more about a dog attack in north Calcasieu Parish that sent a woman to the hospital.
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Was it a case of ‘boys being boys’ taken too far? It’s an incident caught on camera in the boys locker room at Pickering High School earlier this month that now has the victim’s mother speaking out.
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It’s been more than three years since there have been any lights on the 210 Bridge in Lake Charles.
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A young life was cut short as 16-year-old Kamryn Harmon died this weekend following an ATV crash.
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Overall, statewide voter turnout was low for the Oct. 14 Election, with about a third of those eligible actually a casting ballot.
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It’s not just another small business or a stop between towns – Booth’s Grocery is more than that, especially to the small coastal town of Grand Chenier.
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Friends and family will gather at the place where 30-year-old Christopher Pattum was killed.
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What would you do with $1.55 billion? Tonight’s Powerball jackpot is third largest in game’s history
What would you do with over a billion dollars? Monday’s drawing for the Powerball jackpot is $1.55 billion.
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John Thomas White Jr. is accused of being the driver in the fatal crash that killed his passenger, 23-year-old Maddisen Martin in July 2023.
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Jesus Worship Center targeted twice with ungodly and obscene vandalism just days apart.
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Authorities release identify of person killed.
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Six candidates are running for Calcasieu Parish sheriff in the Oct. 14 election.
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A local mom just wants her money back from a cheerleading gym that never opened.
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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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