Emily R.

Emily R. West is a diligent and accomplished journalist who has made significant contributions to her field through her work at News Channel 5 Nashville, The Tennessean, and other media outlets. She has a strong background in journalism and political science from Middle Tennessee State University and has won numerous awards for her reporting on various topics. Her professional experience includes covering breaking news stories such as the March 2020 tornadoes and the Nashville bombing, as well as more in-depth investigations like the Confederate Reckoning project. Emily is actively engaged with her community and maintains a strong presence on social media.

Biography:  https://www.newschannel5.com/emily-west

89%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

93%

Examples:

  • Emily R. tends to present factual information in her articles without clear signs of personal bias.
  • However, in the article about Riley Strain's disappearance, she includes a quote from Riley's stepfather that seems to emphasize the family's need for additional resources and support.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest have been identified in Emily R.'s articles.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In the article about Riley Strain's disappearance, there is a contradiction regarding the circumstances surrounding his last sighting and the involvement of the Cajun Navy in the search.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • In the article about SmileDirectClub's closure, Emily R. presents factual information without any deceptive practices.

Recent Articles

Judge Rules in Favor of The Covenant School: Perpetrator's Writings Remain Private under Copyright Law

Judge Rules in Favor of The Covenant School: Perpetrator's Writings Remain Private under Copyright Law

Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 Judge I'Ashea Myles has ruled that Audrey Hale's writings, journals, art, photos and videos from the Covenant School shooting cannot be released to the public due to copyright ownership by The Covenant School children and parents. The decision comes after a legal battle over access to seized documents. Critics argue it's an attempt to suppress information while supporters say it protects victims' families.
22-Year-Old University of Missouri Student Missing in Nashville After Being Kicked Out of Luke Bryan's Bar: Cajun Navy Assists with Search

22-Year-Old University of Missouri Student Missing in Nashville After Being Kicked Out of Luke Bryan's Bar: Cajun Navy Assists with Search

Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 22-year-old University of Missouri student Riley Strain went missing in Nashville on March 8 after being kicked out of Luke Bryan's bar. The Cajun Navy is assisting with the search for Riley at the request of his family, while Metro Nashville police are searching the Cumberland River and homeless encampments near it using boats from the United States Coast Guard.

SmileDirectClub Ceases Global Operations Amid Financial Struggles

Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023 SmileDirectClub, once valued at $8.9 billion, is shutting down its global operations. The company's closure follows failed negotiations to save it from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Customers on the SmilePay plan are expected to continue making monthly payments until payment has been made in full.