Stephanie Sandoval

Stephanie Sandoval

Stephanie Sandoval

National Correspondent

Stephanie Sandoval is a national correspondent for Scripps News based out of Nashville, Tennessee, where she writes, shoots and edits breaking news stories and stories about people. She travels across the country covering anything from mass shootings to natural disasters, like hurricanes and tornadoes. Born and raised on the Missouri Method, Stephanie graduated from the Missouri School of Journalism in 2018 where she worked in print, TV and radio. She believes everyone has a story. Her story of becoming a journalist started in her ninth grade yearbook class when she learned a camera and a notepad gave her the power to walk up to anyone she wanted. Growing up she was very quiet and shy, and did anything she could to break out of it. In the past, she’s said she became a journalist to give voice to the voiceless, but in reality, the job gave her a voice. Send story ideas, jokes and inspiration quotes at Stephanie.Sandoval@scripps.com.

Recent Work
A woman stands outside Jackson Women's Health Organization clinic, more commonly called "the pink house," in Jackson, MS.

A Woman Who Had An Abortion At Mississippi Clinic Shares Her Story

An overturned tree sits in front of a tornado-damaged home in Mayfield, KY.

6 Months After Kentucky Tornadoes, Residents Are Still Recovering

Memphis, Tennessee Division of Corrections educates and prepares inmates for a career in hair care.

Natural Hair Program Helps Prepare Inmates For Re-Entry

Tornado destruction in Mayfield, Kentucky.

Kentucky Town Continues Recovery After Devastating Tornadoes

A Hertz car rental

Hertz Facing Lawsuits After Filing False Police Reports, Arrests

Jackson Women’s Health Organization clinic.

Mississippi Abortion Providers Wait And Worry

A Customs and Border Protection vehicle.

Immigration Groups Ramp Up Efforts To Help Migrants When Title 42 Ends

Protesters march after a Minnesota judge halted stricter standards on when police can use deadly force.

Understanding How And When Police Use Deadly Force

Yasmin Flanigan.

Mom On TikTok Teaches Others To Save Using Digital Coupons

A W-4 form.

On Tax Day, An Extension May Be Better Than Rushing A Return

Green bell peppers in a grocery store

Tennessee To Suspend Grocery Tax For A Month To Curb Inflation

Malik Muhammad, co-owner of Malik Books

Black Bookstore Brings Seeds Of Change

A migrant family passes through a gap in the border wall.

Border Town Pushes To Close Wall Gaps, Though Some Say It's Dangerous

A journal citing Kayla's endometriosis diagnosis, among others

College Student Shares Difficulties With Endometriosis Diagnosis

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

Kid punching a heavy bag

Boxing Club Offers Kids A Safe Space And Guidance

Artist Breland

Artist Breland Is Breaking Barriers In Music

De'quoia Freeman stands outside of her mobile hair salon

Woman's Mobile Hair Salon Offers Look Into Front Lines Of Pandemic

People commemorates the 57th anniversary of 'Bloody Sunday' in Alabama.

America Commemorates The 57th Anniversary Of 'Bloody Sunday'

Child celebrates Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Mardi Gras Returns To New Orleans With High Community Vaccination Rate

A mural in Jackson, Miss.

Mississippi Residents Want President Biden To Address Poverty

Elisabeth Williams Omilami

Elisabeth Williams Omilami Continues Her Father's Civil Rights Legacy

A house float in New Orleans

How House Floats Became A New Tradition For New Orleans

Homeless encampment.

The U.S. Is Still Struggling To Solve The Homelessness Crisis

The Lacks family and their attorney sit behind a photo of Henrietta Lacks.

Lacks Family Sues For Profits, Permission Of 'Immortal Cells'

Student attending virtual school.

Schools Are Asking Parents For Help Amid Teacher Shortage

Flowers lay in front of the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Jan. 18, 2021, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Church Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.

Homeless people have tents set up

How One Community Is Vaccinating The Homeless

A Hylio agriculture spray drone

How Drones Are Changing The Landscape In Agriculture

Remnants after a tornado tore through Kentucky

Kentucky Tornadoes: One Month Later