Kayleigh Thomas

Kayleigh Thomas joined the 22News team in March of 2022 as a digital reporter. Before joining WWLP, Kayleigh received her bachelor’s degree in communications with a focus in journalism and media and a minor in English at Western New England University. In an advanced radio reporting course she took, she worked with WAMC, Northeast Public Radio to produce radio reports. A report she recorded, Speaker Sisterhood, received third place honors at Western New England’s 17th Annual Media Festival. The report focused on a group of women who awakened their voices through the practice of public speaking. Additionally, Kayleigh interned at Western Mass Women Magazine which focused on informing local women about health, lifestyle, and education-related stories. Kayleigh was also a correspondent at Turley Publications and Reminder Publications where she covered stories on local school committee and town meetings and events of public concern or interest. Kayleigh is a NASM certified personal trainer and nutrition coach. She grew up dancing and took part in dance competitions across Massachusetts. Latest from Kayleigh Thomas

Biography:  https://www.wwlp.com/author/kayleigh-thomas/

70%

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:
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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

75%

Examples:

  • Erika Graf Carl of South Hadley Travel suggests taking precautions such as not bringing expensive jewelry and keeping passports and credit cards in a safe place.
  • The US State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory warning travelers to exercise increased caution due to crime especially on the capitol island of Nassau.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The alert warns violent crime, like burglaries, armed robberies, and sexual assaults, in both tourist and non-tourist areas.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • Most of the murders have occurred in broad daylight.
  • There have been at least 18 murders in the capitol city since the beginning of the year, according to the U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas
  • The US State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory

Recent Articles

Bahamas Travel Advisory: Exercise Caution in Nassau and Avoid Water Tours Due to Shark Incidents

Bahamas Travel Advisory: Exercise Caution in Nassau and Avoid Water Tours Due to Shark Incidents

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 The Bahamas, a popular tourist destination, has seen an increase in crime and violence. The US State Department advises Americans to exercise caution when visiting Nassau by being aware of surroundings, avoiding commercial recreational watercrafts due to deadly shark incidents on the islands and not taking expensive jewelry with them. They also advise against resisting any robbery attempts and cautions against opening doors to strangers.