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.
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|By Perry Robinson
The Slaughter Community Charter School Board unanimously approved a measure that will arm their school resource officers (SROs) with rifles.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:48 PM CST
|By Cali Hubbard and Perry Robinson
Crime can happen anywhere and at any time, and it’s important to know how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:55 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
Memphis officials are receiving praise for their quick response to charge and fire the officers accused of beating Tyre Nichols to death.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:47 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
Legal analysts are reacting to the release of body cam footage showing the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:02 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
Many people are calling an off-duty deputy with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office a hero after he unexpectedly saved a man’s life this weekend.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:55 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
Baton Rouge native Gerald Haynes knows firsthand about the crime problem in the city.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 10:56 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
In her second state of the city speech, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome addressed crime and public safety concerns after a mass shooting at a Baton Rouge nightclub sent 12 people to the hospital.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 10:47 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
A Baton Rouge woman claims she is out thousands of dollars after a beauty school she was going to abruptly close its doors this week.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 10:46 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
Crime is no stranger to Baton Rouge, but two families bonded by tragedy believe they have the tools to make a difference and save lives.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 3:26 PM CST
|By Miranda Thomas, Perry Robinson and Bria Gremillion
The man who Louisiana State Police said was driving the 18-wheeler that hit and killed three members of the Southern University Human Jukebox Marching Band has been arrested, according to officials.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 10:48 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
The East Baton Rouge Metro Council approved a new set of rules to help mitigate flooding issues around the parish.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 10:55 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
As people around the country spent the day reflecting on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, some people in Baton Rouge took the time to remember one woman whose actions may have changed his life.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 10:46 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
Chantee’ Harris never thought she would live long enough to tell her story.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 10:50 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
A state lawmaker is preparing legislation on police chases amid the death of two Brusly High School students after a highspeed pursuit on New Year’s Eve.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 10:35 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
Liam had to undergo several surgeries after the crash but the OLOL Blood Center needs more units to replenish the supply.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 10:48 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
Every minute, second and moment matters in an emergency.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 10:59 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
The death of two teenage girls after a high-speed police chase has raised concerns about pursuit policies.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 10:48 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
The Baton Rouge Police Department is urging people to be cautious and responsible ahead of New Year’s Eve this weekend.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 10:12 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
Police said Crime Prevention District’s License Plate Readers helped detectives collect evidence that placed the suspect in the area of each robbery.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 10:38 PM CST
|By Chris Rosato and Perry Robinson
A new law will soon make carbon monoxide detectors a requirement in every newly sold or leased home throughout Louisiana.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 10:40 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
2022 is on pace to become one of the deadliest years on record for East Baton Rouge Parish.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 10:57 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
Bonfires on the Levee is an annual holiday tradition that attracts thousands of people to Louisiana.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 10:54 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
The Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council voted on Wednesday, Dec. 14, to approve Republic Services’ proposal to continue picking up garbage twice a week, but with a price increase.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 10:50 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
The East Baton Rouge Metro Council unanimously approved the mayor’s proposed $1.08 billion budget for 2023.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 10:48 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
There’s new leadership in the city of Zachary.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 10:41 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
The 33rd Annual Festival of the Bonfires kicked off in St. James Parish on Friday, Dec. 2.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 10:05 PM CST
|By Cali Hubbard and Perry Robinson
In hopes of bringing a hockey team to Baton Rouge, the Raising Cane’s River Center is hosting three games.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 10:45 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
A Dec. 10 runoff will decide two highly contest races in the city of Zachary.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 10:54 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
Cameron Carter-Vickers went from spending summers in Baton Rouge to playing on the biggest stage.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 10:59 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
The Baton Rouge Union of Police partnered with the Salvation Army to provide gifts for children across the Capital Region ahead of Christmas.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 10:53 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
The NBA Foundation awarded the Baton Rouge Youth Coalition (BRYC), a college preparatory nonprofit, a grant for its cornerstone program addressing local and nationwide disparities impacting underserved teenagers in the college application, financial aid, and transition processes.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 10:52 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore is calling for an overhaul of the state’s juvenile justice system.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 10:51 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
The East Baton Rouge Metro Council will get a chance to hear from several city departments about the mayor’s proposed $1.08 billion budget for 2023.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 8:18 AM CST
|By Cali Hubbard and Perry Robinson
Thanksgiving is a huge holiday across the Capital Region, but not everyone is fortunate enough to celebrate.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 10:59 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
The Baker City Council in a controversial move Tuesday voted to ban food trucks and rolling vendors with some limited exceptions.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 12:27 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
A college football player who was hospitalized in the ICU for a gunshot wound has been discharged just days after a bullet tore through his body, family members say.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 4:55 AM CST
|By Perry Robinson
Gov. John Bel Edwards apologized Wednesday on behalf of the state after a civil rights protest on the campus of Southern University turned deadly 20 years ago.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 10:56 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hosted a summit in Baton Rouge amid growing concerns surrounding fentanyl.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 10:51 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
Amid crucial missteps that possibly led to the death of two children within the last few months, The Department of Children and Family Services is still dealing with a boom in cases and a critical shortage of workers.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 10:23 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
Two highly contested races in Zachary are headed for a run-off in December.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 10:54 PM CST
|By Perry Robinson
A select group of people are getting an up-close look at what it takes to become a police officer in Baton Rouge.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday softened its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 10:45 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
A special committee looking into possible negligence within the Capital Area Transit System (CATS) claims the department is not fully cooperating with the investigation.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 10:50 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
Homeless camps are a common scene across the country, and Baton Rouge is no exception.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 10:49 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
LSU Athletics and Our Lady of the Lake Health partnered with Hall of Fame Health to provide all alumni student-athletes with access to a lifetime of mental health support through Tiger Legacy Care.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2022 at 7:48 AM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
Days before the ‘Boom Box Classic’, Jackson State released a statement announcing any tickets purchased through a third-party such as Ticketmaster, Seat Geek, or StubHub, will not be accepted for the game.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 10:58 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
The Metro Council unanimously voted to delete the controversial stormwater utility fee proposal, and reject the plan at a meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 11:49 AM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
A member of the East Baton Rouge Metro Council plans on introducing an item that could lead to the dismissal of the parish attorney, WAFB has learned.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 11:07 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
A new plan is in the works in East Baton Rouge Parish that might keep violent offenders behind bars.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 10:45 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
The Louisiana School of the Deaf and The Utah School for the Deaf played in a special interstate football game on Thursday, Oct. 20 in Baton Rouge.
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