Perry Robinson
Anchor/Multimedia Journalist
Monroe, La.
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Perry Robinson, III is an Anchor/Multimedia Journalist for KNOE 8 News.
Perry was born and raised in Jackson, MS, and is the son of Gladys Shae Goodman-Robinson and Perry Robinson, Jr. After graduating from Jim Hill High School, Perry embarked on his journey as a journalist by enrolling at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Perry graduated from USM, with a B.A. in Mass Communications, emphasis in Broadcast Journalism in 2016, and received his first offer in the television business at WTOK-TV in Meridian, MS.
After more than 2 years in East Mississippi, Perry accepted an offer to join the illustrious team at KNOE in Northern Louisiana.
Perry has accumulated a vast amount of experience and awards in the broadcast field. Perry has been recognized by the Mississippi Associated Press Broadcasters for a number of stories between general news, editorials and sports pieces.
Perry is also a Boston sports fanatic, enjoys spending time with family, and is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
For any and all ideas, feel free to email Perry at perry.robinson@gray.tv.
Updated: 9 hours ago
|By Perry Robinson
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff deputies say they spent hundreds of hours doing undercover surveillance on a suspected large-scale drug dealer they arrested this week in Baton Rouge.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 4:52 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
The nonprofit will help to meet the needs of families who are battling food insecurity and childhood mental health issues.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 12:49 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
The Louisiana Department of Education is encouraging school systems across the state to adopt the free Crimestoppers GNO Safe Schools Louisiana Program and its Say It Here smartphone app.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 10:41 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
A scary moment on Thursday, Sept. 29, involving Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has the sports world buzzing.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 10:54 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
Baton Rouge Police held a community walk Thursday, Sept. 29 near the area LSU student Allie Rice was killed in search of clues or tips related to her case.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 4:36 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
A 15-year-old student shot up a empty car this morning on Wednesday, September 28, at Second Chance Academy.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 10:52 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
As thousands of people evacuate Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian’s landfall, one Baton Rouge native is prepared to ride it out.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 1:29 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
Members of the Capital Area Road and Bridge District met Monday, Sept. 26, to discuss the latest developments on plans for a new bridge over the Mississippi River.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 10:20 PM CDT
|By Josh Auzenne and Perry Robinson
The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested a wanted fugitive.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 10:11 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
The Salvation Army in Greater Baton Rouge is gearing up for their Annual Angel Tree Christmas Campaign.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 10:52 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
Amid another violent week in Baton Rouge, one local organization is continuing their mission to help curb the problem.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 11:02 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
The Planning Commission took the next step to setting up regulations for short-term rentals like AirBnB’s and other properties around East Baton Rouge Parish.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 10:18 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
A major leadership change is happening at Livonia High after education leaders called a special meeting to address ongoing violence at the school in recent weeks.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 10:54 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
The Zachary City Council is considering a noise ordinance after several complaints were made over the last two years.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
People across the state have wagered nearly $1.5 billion on sports so far this year, according to Louisiana Gaming Board Chairman Ronnie Johns.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 10:51 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
More than 100 Louisiana pharmacies received new time-delayed safes amid a rise in reported robberies.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
The Pointe Coupee Parish School Board discussed possible changes at Livonia High School after a violent fight forced the campus to shut down last week.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 10:51 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
Livonia High School is calling on the help of all men across Pointe Coupee Parish after a violent brawl forced the school to shut down last Friday.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 10:50 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
41% of students in Louisiana are reading below grade level, according to the latest results from the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 10:12 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
The Baton Rouge Police Department Thursday, Sep. 1, outlined allegations against two police officers it arrested earlier in the day.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 10:44 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
Internet has become a luxury in West Feliciana.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
A Tuesday afternoon shooting is under investigation, according to authorities.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 10:56 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
BR non-profit spearheading music competition aimed at curbing crime.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 6:28 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
The recent shooting death of a 3-year-old could lead to new safety guidelines for rental property owners. He was killed by a stray bullet as he was sleeping in his home.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 7:22 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
An East Baton Rouge Parish grand jury has formally charged a police officer accused of kidnapping a Southern University student, according to court records.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 10:54 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
A Baton Rouge liquor store was at the center of an intense community meeting amid recent reports of crime happening outside the business.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 10:53 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
Ascension Parish will become the first parish in Louisiana to ban the sale of the controversial herbal supplement kratom.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 10:55 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
The Louisiana Department of Health and the Out of the Box LGBTQ Center in Baton Rouge partnered to hold a free monkeypox vaccine clinic.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 10:40 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
If there’s one thing long-time Donaldsonville resident Kurt Mitchell isn’t used to, it’s the sound of gunshots.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 11:28 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
After yet another tragedy at the troubled OYO Hotel, city-parish leaders are pledging to come up with a proposal to regulate businesses with high crime rates.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 10:50 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
Dozens of advocates will host a press conference to protest the state’s plans to transfer youth inmates to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola and the Jetson Center for Youth.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 10:53 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
A non-profit is aiming to unite the community through prayer and service amid recent acts of violence around the community and across the country.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 10:52 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
The Ascension Parish Council introduced an ordinance during a meeting on Aug. 4 to regulate the sale and use of the controversial drug Kratom.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 8:45 AM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
Angel Hawkins is still trying to make sense of her son’s murder.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 11:05 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
The 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge held a town hall Wednesday, Aug. 3, focused on the recent rise in gun violence.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 10:53 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
A Livingston Parish man will spend the next 50 years in prison after he was sentenced for distributing fentanyl pills.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 8:58 AM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
The Raising Cane's River Center will host three showcase hockey games on December 8, December 15 and January 2 with the hope of bringing a new professional team to Baton Rouge.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 10:50 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
Concerns over a possible recession has created a lot of uncertainty amongst the people around the Capital Region.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 10:59 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
East Baton Rouge Parish is preparing to purchase several properties of land for multiple infrastructure projects.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 10:57 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
More than 2,500 small business owners, including several from Louisiana, gathered in Washington, D.C. for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 10:53 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge is spearheading a program that will help and prepare men for fatherhood.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 10:51 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
Louisiana state leaders announced a $130 million investment from the America Rescue Plan to bring more affordable and accessible internet.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
The family of a toddler that was shot and killed in April will host a community gospel concert to help raise awareness around gun violence.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 10:54 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
There’s a new initiative aimed at teaching teenagers their civil rights, and how to engage with police.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 10:42 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
There’s a potential plan that would allow pregnant mothers to collect child support before the baby is born.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 10:52 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
Officials will move some of the violent juvenile offenders from Bridge City Facility to Angola, confirmed Gov. John Bel Edwards during a press conference Tuesday afternoon.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 10:46 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
Family and friends of former Episcopal High School star and NFL player Jimmy Ray Williams, Jr. honored his legacy Friday, July 15.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 11:03 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
A proposal to hire dozens of unarmed school safety officers was denied by the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board Thursday, July 14.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
In its ongoing effort to support local communities and improve patient outcomes, Ochsner Baton Rouge has reached a two-way patient data-sharing agreement.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 10:53 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
There’s a plan in place to temporarily move some of the most violent juveniles in Louisiana to the Jetson Center in Baker.
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