Perry Robinson
Reporter
Baton Rouge, La.

Perry Robinson was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi.
He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in May 2016 with a B.A. in Mass Communications, emphasizing Broadcast Journalism.
Before joining WAFB in 2021, Perry worked as a reporter for KNOE-TV in Monroe, Louisiana. He also previously reported for WTOK-TV in Meridian, Mississippi.
Perry is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He’s also a devoted Boston sports fan and enjoys spending time with his family.
For story ideas or tips, email Perry at perry.robinson@gray.tv.
Updated: 2 hours ago
|By Perry Robinson and Akim Powell
An eighth-grader was shot and killed in Louisiana, according to authorities.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2026 at 11:09 AM AKDT
|By Perry Robinson and Jordan Gartner
A Baton Rouge woman says she is sharing her breast cancer story in hopes of helping other women.
Updated: May 6, 2026 at 12:55 PM AKDT
|By Perry Robinson and Jordan Gartner
A student in Louisiana was shot on Tuesday after reportedly just stepping off the school bus.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2026 at 10:14 PM AKDT
|By Perry Robinson
De’Vonte Coleman, 17, and Charleston Wright, 16, both died in shootings that police said were accidental.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2026 at 9:24 AM AKST
|By Perry Robinson and Jordan Gartner
Twin brothers in Louisiana are celebrating another family milestone together by welcoming a pair of baby boys.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2025 at 7:38 AM AKDT
|By Kevin Foster, Perry Robinson and Emily Van de Riet
A teacher was arrested at a middle school in Baton Rouge after she was allegedly caught with cocaine during a random drug search Tuesday.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2025 at 10:50 AM AKDT
|By Perry Robinson and Gray News Staff
The attorney general in Louisiana has filed a child protection lawsuit against Roblox.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM AKDT
|By Perry Robinson and Jordan Gartner
A young child in Louisiana has died after going missing and being found in a neighbor’s pool.
‘She’s a fighter’: Son shares his mother’s battle as West Nile virus leaves her unable to walk, talk
Updated: Jun. 29, 2025 at 12:12 AM AKDT
|By Perry Robinson and Gray News staff
A case of West Nile virus left an 84-year-old woman largely unable to walk, talk or eat without assistance.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2025 at 7:56 PM AKDT
|By Perry Robinson and Gray News staff
The 3-year-old boy's mother says he will have to relearn how to walk, eat and use the restroom after being shot twice.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 5:40 AM AKDT
|By Perry Robinson and Gray News staff
The woman said she was preparing to leave work to pick up her child from school on Wednesday. Before she could go, she got a phone call.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 11:08 AM AKDT
|By Perry Robinson and Gray News staff
A woman arrested in connection to the recent murder of her boyfriend allegedly confessed to killing her former boyfriend in 2021, according to police.
Updated: May 25, 2022 at 12:18 PM AKDT
|By Perry Robinson and Jordan Gartner
A family with ties to Louisiana is back home after a tough journey out of Ukraine.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2021 at 8:03 AM AKDT
|By Perry Robinson and WAFB Staff
Louisiana State Police issued a Level II Endangered/Missing Child Alert for 2-year-old Nevaeh Allen.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2021 at 1:45 PM AKDT
|By Perry Robinson and Gray News Staff
It was the first and last day back at school for a group of students in Louisiana after they didn’t wear masks to class.

























