Chandler Watkins

Reporter

Born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, Chandler is excited to be in Shreveport covering the news that matters to you. Chandler graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in December 2017 after studying broadcast journalism and public relations. She worked for the student-run news station, News 6, as a reporter, anchor, and even news director! In her free time, you can find Chandler exploring Northwest Louisiana, watching sports, or trying out new foods.

Education:

University of Central Arkansas, Broadcast Journalism and Public Relations, 2017

Recent Articles by Chandler

Shreveport mayor, his commission on race meet to discuss policing and community relations

“This is our opportunity as a people to carry on the baton of this movement that was started long before us”

Chandler Watkins

Published 2h at 11:41 PM

Bishop of Shreveport diocese pens letter about racism

“I felt it was my responsibility ... to address this particular issue as it relates to the treatment of people of color"

Chandler Watkins

Published June 2, 2020 at 7:40 PM

“With unity, you have a lot of power”: Protesters let their voices be heard at rally in Shreveport

For the second day of peaceful protests, Shreveport residents gathered in front of the Shreveport Police Department Monday morning to share their message and let their voices be heard.

Chandler Watkins

Published June 1, 2020 at 7:49 PM

Family recalls extreme isolation of DeSoto man’s 65-day, life-or-death battle with COVID-19

“He’s up there, all alone, fighting for his life with no family, no contact. ... It was really scary”

Chandler Watkins

Published May 28, 2020 at 9:23 PM

Possible game changer: LSU Health Shreveport trailblazing research into using nitric oxide as a COVID-19 treatment

Clinical trials now have been expanded to include those who are not critically ill

Chandler Watkins

Published May 27, 2020 at 12:11 AM

Childhood immunizations down during COVID-19 pandemic

“We don’t have a vaccine for coronavirus — but we do have vaccines for all these other diseases.”

Chandler Watkins and KSLA Digital Team

Published May 22, 2020 at 3:35 PM

Will Caddo students head back to classroom this fall?

School Board members have agreed to waive teacher evaluations

Chandler Watkins

Published May 19, 2020 at 9:01 PM

83% of NWLA high school students face mental health challenges at school, survey finds

Study’s authors present findings to Bossier, Caddo superintendents and plan to address their school boards

Chandler Watkins

Published May 18, 2020 at 11:27 PM

NW Louisiana sees ‘slight uptick’ in COVID-19 hospitalizations

Overall, health official says, coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are down for the area

Chandler Watkins

Published May 13, 2020 at 12:11 AM

93-year-old East Texan sews hundreds of lap quilts for nursing home residents

No two creations are the same; and each is signed with the date and “Made by Mattie Brown”

Chandler Watkins

Published May 11, 2020 at 10:31 PM

NSU grad ‘rolls’ with virtual commencement ceremony

Northwestern State University held virtual commencement ceremonies honoring its spring 2020 graduates on Friday.

Chandler Watkins

Published May 8, 2020 at 5:31 PM

North Louisiana man endures 5 weeks of isolation on his long road to recovery from the COVID-19 virus

“I don’t want nobody else to catch this. I don’t want another soul to catch this. "

Chandler Watkins

Published May 6, 2020 at 11:09 PM

Willis-Knighton employees get meal, free tank of gas

Another fuel giveaway set for next week; exactly when and where have yet to be decided

Chandler Watkins

Published May 4, 2020 at 8:58 PM

Results of COVID-19 clinical trials may be months away

“That’s not the best way to do medicine, on the fly, but that’s what we are stuck with ..."

Chandler Watkins

Published April 29, 2020 at 10:55 PM

April 24 marks 1-year anniversary of deadly Ruston tornado

It’s hard to believe it’s been one year since a deadly tornado ripped through the community of Ruston.

Chandler Watkins

Published April 24, 2020 at 6:37 PM

According to officials, the victim was attempting to get his trash can back from a canal when he was swept away.

Chandler Watkins and Alex Onken

Published April 23, 2020 at 1:12 PM

He was trying to retrieve a garbage can when he fell into the fast-moving water, sheriff confirms

Curtis Heyen and Chandler Watkins

Published April 22, 2020 at 7:32 PM

Hospital ER visits decline amid COVID-19 outbreak

It’s safe to come to ER if you have a medical emergency; call ahead if you think you may have the coronavirus, doctor says

Chandler Watkins

Published April 21, 2020 at 10:09 PM

Effort focuses on COVID-19 testing in underserved areas

Coronavirus case counts could go up as testing becomes more readily available, medical professor says

Chandler Watkins

Published April 16, 2020 at 11:14 PM

Health officials discuss clinical trials in Northwest Louisiana, their difficulties in fighting COVID-19

“It’s really important that people recognize that they can help others by donating plasma after they have recovered from this”

Chandler Watkins

Published April 15, 2020 at 9:09 PM

Equipment disinfects ambulances within minutes

BCFD, which has transported about 40 positive COVID-19 patients, now disinfects its ambulances after every call

Chandler Watkins

Published April 13, 2020 at 9:42 PM

La. State Representative wants businesses reopened as soon as possible

Louisiana State Representative Danny McCormick sent a letter to his fellow state officials after he says he’s been approached by dozens of small business owners who say they may not be able to recover if this goes on much longer.