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Isabella Cheng

(She/Her)
Shreveport
As seen in: MSN, Yahoo News, Yahoo, NewsNation, KTLA-TV (Los Angeles, CA), KDVR-TV (Denver, CO), KOIN-TV (Portland, OR), KRON-TV (San Francisco, CA), KXAN-TV (Austin, TX), WJW-TV (Cleveland, OH) and
Covers:  Environmental Justice, Climate Activism, Community Stories, Community Development, Social Justice, Long-form features, Accountability stories
👩🏻‍💻Asian-Australian Journalist w/ @NBC6News• Proud member of @AAJA • Dog mum •

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Isabella Cheng’s Biography

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Isabella Cheng is an Australian-born journalist who fell in love with the power of storytelling and giving a voice to the unheard. With a bachelor's degree in Arts, specializing in Creative Writing and Journalism, she combines her passion for writing with her commitment to amplifying diverse perspectives.

Her focus lies in climate justice, where she shines a spotlight on the urgent issues surrounding the environment. Isabella is dedicated to showcasing the efforts of climate warriors and indivi…

Isabella Cheng’s Journalist Portfolio

Explainer: What is carbon capture?

Explainer: What is carbon capture?

Two carbon capture facilities are being built in the northern part of Louisiana. Once operational, Heirloom e…

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Video: Survivor of Hurricane Otis recounts experience in Acapulco during and after the storm

Video: Survivor of Hurricane Otis recounts experience in Acapulco during and after the storm

Key said there is still no electricity and limited areas with cellphone service leading to over 1 million res…

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Fireworks lead to pet parent's worst nightmare

Fireworks lead to pet parent's worst nightmare

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - Fourth of July marks the one-year anniversary since Michelle Locano lost her be…

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LSU survey finds Louisiana residents support abortion

LSU survey finds Louisiana residents support abortion

85% said that a woman should be able to obtain a legal abortion if her life is seriously endangered due to pr…

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Over half of Louisiana residents cannot afford basic necessities

Over half of Louisiana residents cannot afford basic necessities

SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER, La. ( KTAL/KMSS) - The latest 'ALICE' report takes a look at the financial hardship facin…

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Trump's mass deportation costs US billions; separating millions of families

Trump's mass deportation costs US billions; separating millions of families

A federal judge on Thursday struck down a Biden administration policy aimed at creating an easier path for un…

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vWhat to do if loved one is detained; how to find them?

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By Isabella Cheng
| KTAL-TV (Shreveport, LA) Verified
(KTAL/KMSS) — As immigration crackdowns intensify across the U.S., fear is driving not only the undocumented but also legal residents and American citizens to seek guidance in the event they, too, are swept up in an ICE raid. An immigration attorney provides guidance on what to do if your loved one, relative, neighbor, or legal guardian is detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and how to locate them.
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SporTran 'mass hiring' for bus operators, mechanics and more

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By Isabella Cheng
| KTAL-TV (Shreveport, LA) Verified
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — SporTran, the region’s public transit provider, is gearing up to host a “Mass Hiring Job Fair.” On Friday, August 1st, SporTran City is hosting a career opportunity event for job seekers from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. SporTran’s Director of Marketing and Communications, Candace Bradford, says that the mass recruitment effort is part of its ongoing commitment to expanding access to career opportunities in public transit.
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Caddo Parish Public Schools announce new principal

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By Isabella Cheng
| KTAL-TV (Shreveport, LA) Verified
CADDO PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Caddo Parish Public Schools have announced a new principal for Caddo Middle Career & Technology School (CMCTS)as the 2025-2026 school year approaches. Caddo Parish Public Schools (CPPS) says that Dr. Staughton Jennings is bringing a wealth of experience to his new role as principal of CMCTS.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

As a paid journalist, my first job was working with the University of South Pacific to report The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

How is social media changing news?

It allows people from all over the world to connect and find information.