Graham Ulkins

Reporter

Baton Rouge, La.

Graham Ulkins is a first-generation Southerner with a knack for telling stories. He works as a reporter and anchor for WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge.

A proud graduate of LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication and Baton Rouge Magnet High School, Graham currently covers general assignments for WAFB's evening newscasts. He previously spent two years as the station's health reporter and also served as weekend and morning anchor.

Away from the station, he enjoys playing tennis and traveling near and far, having spent two eye-opening years abroad in Germany.

Contact Graham via email at gulkins@wafb.com.

Awards:

RTDNF Fellowship in Germany

Education:

Louisiana State University: Broadcast Journalism
Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Recent Articles by Graham

Coronavirus cases in young adults surpass all other age groups in La.

Over 1% of young adults in Louisiana have tested positive for COVID-19.

Mykal Vincent and Graham Ulkins

Published June 22, 2020 at 12:32 PM

Area blood banks offer free COVID antibody test

Three area blood banks are offering a free COVID-19 antibody test with any successful blood donation.

Graham Ulkins

Published June 3, 2020 at 8:56 AM

La. Farm Bureau president released from hospital after 64 days battling COVID-19

The longtime president of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation just spent his 72nd birthday hooked up to a ventilator at Baton Rouge General. He has now been hospitalized for 57 days.

Graham Ulkins

Published May 20, 2020 at 9:32 PM

Rama restaurant, Thai staple in Baton Rouge, closes its doors after nearly 40 years

Rama, a famed Thai restaurant tucked away near the Perkins Road Overpass, closed its doors as the company approached 40 years in business.

Kevin Foster and Graham Ulkins

Published May 15, 2020 at 10:08 PM

COVID Conqueror: 28-year-old survivor gets epic hospital sendoff

There’s not always a reason to celebrate inside the COVID-19 ICU at Our Lady of the Lake, but this week was different.

Graham Ulkins

Published May 6, 2020 at 9:37 PM

Doctor says quarantine weight gain could have lasting impacts

As we head into another quarantine weekend, there’s yet another reason to watch what you eat.

Graham Ulkins

Published April 17, 2020 at 5:28 PM

Jill Rigby, of Manners of the Heart, joined 9News to demonstrate some crafts you and your family can do to celebrate Easter.

Graham Ulkins

Published April 10, 2020 at 6:30 AM

Director of Louisiana 211 COVID-19 hotline says staffers have answered a record number of calls

Since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, Louisiana’s statewide 211 network has answered a record-breaking number of calls about COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus.

Graham Ulkins

Published April 2, 2020 at 6:02 PM

50 storage units destroyed by Tuesday morning fire

Firefighters were forced to break into storage units to contain the blaze.

Graham Ulkins

Published March 31, 2020 at 9:37 AM

MBP OLOL Cancer Center staff steps up to make masks

Non-clinical staff at Mary Bird Perkins - Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center put aside their desk jobs this week to make face masks. Their small assembly line produced 55 plastic face guards to be used inside the cancer center.

Graham Ulkins

Published March 26, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Physical therapy clinics still open, but encouraging at-home exercise

Many physical therapy clinics are still open and treating patients recovering from surgery, but therapists also want to encourage people to stay active at home.

Graham Ulkins

Published March 20, 2020 at 8:29 PM

Circles + Scissors: Louisiana mom teaches new way to wash hands

As the global outbreak of COVID-19 puts a renewed focus on hand washing, a Baton Rouge mother says her routine at the sink is more important than ever.

Graham Ulkins

Published March 10, 2020 at 10:10 PM

New docuseries follows Baton Rouge man’s claim that Zodiac Killer is his father

Gary Stewart believes the Zodiac Killer is his biological father. He lays out all of the compelling evidence in his best-selling book.

Graham Ulkins

Published March 6, 2020 at 5:32 PM

Victim identified in fatal W. Johnson Street shooting

Police are investigating the death of Ahmed Muhammad, 25.

Graham Ulkins

Published March 6, 2020 at 6:49 AM

LSU researcher leads major study on effects of vaping

An LSU lab is on the front lines of an international crisis. Dr. Alexandra Noël is conducting a two-year research project funded by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to collect, measure, and evaluate information on the impact of vaping on the lungs.

Graham Ulkins

Published March 3, 2020 at 9:32 PM

Earn $7,500 in Pennington’s latest military study

A study happening right now in Baton Rouge will eventually help United States soldiers all around the world. It's an intense two months, but there are some pretty big benefits for those who finish.

Graham Ulkins

Published February 20, 2020 at 9:25 PM

#AlcoholFreeFor40 challenge shows what booze does to your body

Ochsner’s Eat Fit BR is challenging folks to give up alcohol for 40 days... with a bit of a twist.

Graham Ulkins

Published February 18, 2020 at 9:34 PM

Truck destroys Dollar General in Hammond

Luckily no one was injured.

Graham Ulkins

Published February 18, 2020 at 7:05 AM

Special box, app designed by doctor at Our Lady of the Lake helps heart failure patients live their best lives

Thinking outside the box comes naturally to Dr. Kenny Civello. But, it’s what he’s putting in some boxes that helps patients diagnosed with heart failure.

Graham Ulkins

Published February 13, 2020 at 9:33 PM

Pennington Biomedical hosts free wellness day for women

Pennington Biomedical is hosting a free wellness day for women on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Graham Ulkins

Published February 12, 2020 at 4:38 PM

HEALTHLINE: Working through workout injuries

In January, it’s gyms that see the rush as millions resolve to get off the couch and onto the treadmill, but by February, many end up in physical therapy dealing with workout injuries.

Graham Ulkins

Published February 11, 2020 at 9:34 PM

Woman’s GRACE program gets federal boost to help mothers addicted to opioids

Woman’s Hospital is working to expand one of its most innovative programs that helps women with drug problems deliver healthy babies.

Graham Ulkins

Published February 4, 2020 at 9:42 PM

Power restored to Ascension schools, city of Gonzales

Over 800 customers were without power in Ascension Parish Friday morning, including two campuses.

Graham Ulkins

Published January 31, 2020 at 10:56 AM

West Feliciana honors its first responders

Dozens of businesses and several volunteers helped give back to first reponders.

Graham Ulkins

Published January 29, 2020 at 12:20 PM

Colorectal cancer spikes in young adults; Mary Bird Perkins OLOL Cancer Center gets national accreditation

Tavia Crumpler is not shy about her journey through colorectal cancer.

Graham Ulkins

Published January 28, 2020 at 9:36 PM

Sunscreen study raises eyebrows; doctors say keep using it

A new study finds that seven chemicals commonly found in sunscreens can be absorbed into the bloodstream at levels exceeding safety thresholds, but experts say just because an ingredient is absorbed does not mean it’s unsafe.

Graham Ulkins

Published January 23, 2020 at 9:47 PM

Spanish Town flamingos land at University Lake

The feeling of Mardi Gras is right around the corner.

Mykal Vincent and Graham Ulkins

Published January 20, 2020 at 9:46 PM

All of Us Research Program makes stops in Baton Rouge

There’s no doubt that medical research saves lives, but there’s a problem with much of the data that scientists use: it doesn’t include enough information from minorities.

Graham Ulkins

Published January 16, 2020 at 8:58 PM

SHOWCASING LOUISIANA: Krewe of Apollo’s costumes are larger than life

One Baton Rouge carnival krewe literally takes its costumes to new heights every year. The Mystic Krewe of Apollo’s annual Bal Masque is known for larger than life creations that bounce down the runway.

Graham Ulkins

Published January 15, 2020 at 9:25 PM

Baton Rouge mother offers tips to cope with a ‘deathiversary’

After losing her son to a drug overdose, a Baton Rouge mother is determined to help other families through their pain.

Graham Ulkins

Published January 9, 2020 at 9:29 PM

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