Andrea Robinson

Reporter

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.

News

WILDFIRE UPDATES: Mandatory evacuation issued for Singer area

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 9:13 PM CDT

By Andrea Robinson and KPLC Digital Team

Updates will be posted to this article as they come in.

National

Samantha Alexander, 28, and her 7-and 8-year-old daughters drowned while visiting a secluded...

Mother, 2 daughters drown off La. coast; 9-year-old rescued

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 4:26 AM CDT

By Andrea Robinson and Gray News staff

Authorities say the three bodies were recovered from the water in different locations along the breakwater rocks.

State

8 shot at lounge on Broad Street, 3 in critical condition

Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 6:30 PM CST

By Andrea Robinson and Patrick Deaville

Three people are in critical condition following the shooting at the VVS1 Hookah Lounge in the 500 block of Broad Street.

News

Gun-waving woman at Donut King goes viral

Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 10:19 PM CDT

By Andrea Robinson

The incident happened at the Donut King the morning of Wednesday Sept. 14 and it started when Kelli Murray got a phone call.

State

Ava Thomas is just like any other 4-year-old. She loves to swim, eat pizza and be silly.

Louisiana 4-year-old with cystic fibrosis awaits lung transplant

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 9:36 PM CDT

By Andrea Robinson

A Louisiana 4-year-old was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at three weeks old. That paired with an infection in her lungs has kept Ava Thomas in the hospital for over 3 months now.

News

Trump's Boeing 757 repainted in Lake Charles

‘Trump Force One’ gets a new look; painted in Lake Charles

Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 9:58 PM CDT

By Andrea Robinson

The big jet dubbed ‘Trump Force One’ gets a new look, as Landlock Aviation repainted the plane in Lake Charles.

State

Major Alexander Drummond, shown here with his father, Gentner Drummond, was able to walk away...

Authorities: Pilot able to walk away after ejecting from F-16

Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 10:11 PM CDT

By Andrea Robinson

Derek Senegal, with Louisiana State Police Troop D, said the pilot is believed to be ok.

State

Calcasieu Parish Jr Livestock Show

Updated: Jan. 21, 2022 at 8:00 PM CST

By Andrea Robinson

It’s a showdown of the best at Burton Coliseum as competitions kicked off on Thursday and will be wrapping up on Saturday.

News

Edwards and Hunter agree that the $11.3 million is only a fraction of the money needed, but...

Gov. Edwards and Mayor Hunter announce housing program for Lake Charles

Updated: Nov. 22, 2021 at 8:24 PM CST

By KPLC Digital Team and Andrea Robinson

Governor John Bel Edwards and Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter held a news conference Monday afternoon in Baton Rouge to announce a new housing program for low to moderate-income residents who are having a hard time recovering from the recent disasters.

National

Health care worker’s 3 a.m. piano sessions go viral on TikTok.

Healthcare worker’s piano sessions at children’s hospital goes viral

Updated: Oct. 15, 2021 at 11:33 PM CDT

By Amanda Alvarado and Andrea Robinson

Shawn Foley was working a stressful, 12 hour, overnight shift at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, when he decided to spend his break at the piano in the lobby, KPLC reported.

Hurricane Center

Hurricane Ida damage on Main Street in Houma, Louisiana.

Houma resident: ‘This was our Katrina’

Updated: Aug. 30, 2021 at 5:53 PM CDT

By Andrea Robinson

When the sun rose on Houma Monday morning, there was plenty of damage from Hurricane Ida to be seen.

Hurricane Center

Storm proofing your home in preparation for hurricane season

Updated: May. 15, 2021 at 11:46 AM CDT

By Andrea Robinson

While hurricane season doesn’t officially start until June, now is the time to get things ready for the months ahead.

State

Barricade situation: Person found dead in motel room

Updated: Apr. 28, 2021 at 1:28 PM CDT

By Patrick Deaville and Andrea Robinson

One person is dead following a standoff at a motel room that shutdown the I-10 bridge for hours Wednesday morning.

News

Topic of gun control causes increased gun sales

Talks of gun control causing increase in gun sales

Updated: Mar. 25, 2021 at 7:16 PM CDT

By Andrea Robinson

National conversations about gun control, a topic that causes many Americans fear that their constitutional rights may be in jeopardy, are causing many to buy more guns and ammo.

Crime

Blake Jenkins, 28, of Alexandria, was arrested for second-degree kidnapping, human trafficking,...

Alexandria man arrested at Lake Charles casino for human trafficking

Updated: Feb. 1, 2021 at 10:45 AM CST

By KPLC Digital Team and Andrea Robinson

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.