Miranda Thomas
Reporter
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Baton Rouge native Miranda Thomas joined the WAFB 9NEWS Team as a reporter in July 2022.
Miranda, a 2019 graduate of Southern University, comes to WAFB from a television station in Alexandria, LA where she also worked as a reporter.
While at Southern, she wrote for the university newspaper and was a reporter for Southern University Television (SUTV).
Miranda is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and the Southern University Alumni Federation.
She is a 2013 graduate of McKinley Senior High School.
She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and her “fur baby” named Minnie.
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The October 14th gubernatorial election is expected to be a busy one and several groups are making sure people get out there to vote early.
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A new list of adjudicated properties piles up every month in Baton Rouge when properties with outstanding tax bills are sold to the city.
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Baton Rouge Community College is partnering with the tech company IBM to offer a free cyber security course.
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Changes are coming to Highway 64 in Zachary as officials plan to install a new sidewalk and crosswalk with traffic signals.
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A judge revoked the bond for a teenager who investigators believe could be connected to the murder of 3-year-old Devin Page.
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Early voting for the 2023 gubernatorial election is set for Saturday, September 30th, and time is running out to register to vote.
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September marks national recovery month.
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Zachary is next on the list to ban kratom products in Louisiana.
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Chrishendral Davenport is a Baton Rouge native who has made it her mission to inform people about sepsis after she says it nearly took her life.
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People in West Baton Rouge Parish are bringing awareness to cancer with a celebrity waiter fundraiser hosted by the American Cancer Society.
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If you need somewhere to cool off, here is a list of East Baton Rouge Parish Library locations and Community Centers.
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Many families in the Sherwood Forest area are not happy with the illegal dumping of trash.
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According to the Louisiana Department of Health, 25 people died of heat-related health challenges in the past three months.
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More than half of the school bus drivers for East Baton Rouge Parish public schools called in sick Friday, leading to delayed start times at many schools in the district.
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Capital Wellness Solutions released 40mg tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) infused medical marijuana gummy on Thursday afternoon.
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Baton Rouge Community College held a White Coat Ceremony for High School students early Wednesday morning.
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West Feliciana Parish launched a new tourism campaign called visit St. Francisville.
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House bill 272 aims to make doula more accessible to all mothers across the state.
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A lot of students will soon return to school across Louisiana, and those who utilize school buses are preparing for hot rides.
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According to a study by the National Retail Federation, people are expected to spend more this school year, and several community groups are coming together to remove some of that burden.
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With overdose deaths continuing to plague communities nationwide, more families are raising awareness about potential dangers.
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After months of seeing COVID hospitalizations decline, some medical experts at the Lake Urgent Care in Baton Rouge say cases are rising.
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What was once known as crime-infested Elm Grove Garden apartments is now the Capstone of Scotlandville.
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Voices of the Experienced and the Democratic Socialists of America teamed up to review and replace broken brake lights in Baton Rouge.
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Business developers and residential builders will have to wait a full year to resume projects in Livingston Parish.
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Following a failed teacher tax, the Livingston Parish School Board is seeking ways to save money. For the first time, the parish plans to bring in a third party to review their finances.
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These 911 operators are first of the first responders and their phones never stop ringing.
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The city council voted against the project at the meeting.
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A massive explosion at the Dow Chemical plant in Iberville Parish Friday night left people who live there in an awe.
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A group called “Make All Children Knowledgeable” or M.A.C.K, brought in a unique approach to a nationwide movement to stop violence.
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The City of Baton Rouge is finally taking steps to address a backlog in a federal program that assists elderly and low-income residents in renovating their homes.
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Thanks to the Diontrey Claiborne Stop the Violence organization, young basketball players had an exciting chance to hone their craft.
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The AMI Kids YouthBuild program aims to help folks earn their GED.
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Police are reminding folks that igniting fireworks is illegal in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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Starting July 1st, a new state law will cause people who use vape products or electronic cigarettes to pay triple the tax on these items than they do now.
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Amid high interest rates and a competitive housing market, it may seem hard to buy a home, but there are people out there who
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The summer heat makes it dangerous outdoors, especially when you are working in it.
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Forty percent of new HIV infections are transmitted by people who don’t even know they have it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Voting Rights Act was signed into law on June 22nd, 1965. Baton Rouge youth groups are using this moment to educate young people on their right to vote.
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A neighborhood pond in Prairieville experienced a massive fish kill on Sunday morning, June 18.
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A new law provides some oversight of electric monitoring providers and requires them to follow Department of Public Safety & Corrections regulations.
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The Forge Organization is a faith-based home where men can come live as they rebuild their lives & find rest.
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The Capitol Area Transit System celebrates the first anniversary of LYNX, Baker’s successful app-based, on-demand public transit service.
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The young creatives presented a program called Hear our voices: The Youth Speak.
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City officials in Central Louisiana have announced that after a five-year wait, they are finally ready to move forward with the expansion of Sullivan Road.
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Many Baton Rouge groups are trying to make summer camps affordable for parents, but time is running out to register your kids.
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Families, friends, and other veterans gathered at the Louisiana National Cemetery to remember those who fought so we can have freedom.
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A new project aims to change the culture on the streets of Baton Rouge through music and other art forms with the Culture Shift Concert.
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According to some numbers from the coroner’s office, East Baton Rouge Parish has seen more than 100 accidental overdose deaths this year.
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The Louisiana Shrimpers Association held a rally at the Louisiana State Capitol for shrimpers early Thursday, May 11.
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