I am an alumni of the University of Tennessee with majors in journalism and political science and a minor in computer science. I cover local government for The Daily Advertiser in Lafayette, Louisiana.
When I'm not frantically working to beat the next deadline, you'll find me running down leads and pouring through spreadsheets. I'm also into reading, writing, hiking, and photography.
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In the meantime, have a look at some of my best stories. See the rest on Muck Rack
USA Today - Mom: UT student who died after collapsing at boxing match was 'a phenomenal man'
News21 - Black Americans still are victims of hate crimes more than any other group
Young Knox County voters claim just 3 percent of record-setting early voting turnout
USA Today - Smokies hikes: Chimney Tops trail rejoins ranks of popular fall treks
USA Today - Microplastics hit home: Tennessee River among the most plastic-polluted in the world
More floods in the future? Knoxville's flood fits growing trend in rainfall totals
Plus, a few galleries of photos I've taken for work:
Golden Gloves returns to the ring after tragic Boxing Weekend death