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New Orleans police are investigating a fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man. The shooting happened around 4:45 on I-10 at the Broad Street overpass.more>> New Orleans police are investigating a fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man. The shooting happened around 4:45 on I-10 at the Broad Street overpass.more>> A loophole in the law allows the president of a local public board to put tens of thousands of dollars into his pocket every year. He's essentially profiting from his volunteer public position indirectly.more>> A loophole in the law allows the president of a local public board to put tens of thousands of dollars into his pocket every year. He's essentially profiting from his volunteer public position indirectly.more>> Whether they rolled up their sleeves or prayed, people gathered to do their part for the victims of the Mother's Day shooting.more>> Whether they rolled up their sleeves or prayed, people gathered to do their part for the victims of the Mother's Day shooting.more>> The House has backed a proposal to create the regulatory framework for surrogacy births in Louisiana, edging the bill one step from final passage.more>> The House has backed a proposal to create the regulatory framework for surrogacy births in Louisiana, edging the bill one step from final passage.more>> "A Cut Off man has been charged with murder following an investigation into an early morning shooting on Wednesday."more>> "A Cut Off man has been charged with murder following an investigation into an early morning shooting on Wednesday."more>> Veteran Criminal Court Judge Frank Marullo was on the bench dealing with accused criminals Wednesday after becoming a crime victim himself the night before.more>> Veteran Criminal Court Judge Frank Marullo was on the bench dealing with accused criminals Wednesday after becoming a crime victim himself the night before. And the Sheriff's Office says two suspects in the case were just released the Electronic Monitoring Program on Monday.more>> Cities have to be invited to bid, and if New Orleans gets the nod it may be competing against cities like Atlanta, Indianapolis, Minneapolis and Miami for the big game.
more>> Cities have to be invited to bid, and if New Orleans gets the nod it may be competing against cities like Atlanta, Indianapolis, Minneapolis and Miami for the big game.
more>> St. Tammany Fire District #1 will begin collecting non-perishable food donations (including pet food) at all of its fire stations for Oklahoma tornado victims starting Friday, May 24.more>> St. Tammany Fire District #1 will begin collecting non-perishable food donations (including pet food) at all of its fire stations for Oklahoma tornado victims starting Friday, May 24.more>> Some residents and businesses mobilized their friends through social media to help gather relief supplies for tornado survivors.
more>> Some residents and businesses mobilized their friends through social media to help gather relief supplies for tornado survivors.more>> "The City of New Orleans issued parking instructions and reminders in advance of the 2013 Greek Festival to be held this Memorial Day weekend."more>> "The City of New Orleans issued parking instructions and reminders in advance of the 2013 Greek Festival to be held this Memorial Day weekend."more>>
Carolyn Scofield grew up in Florida but is now happy to call Louisiana home.
Carolyn fell in love with New Orleans during her first visit to the city in 2008. She came back on vacation many times and was thrilled to become a part of FOX 8's news team in 2011.
After graduating from the University of Florida, Carolyn went home to Panama City to report for WMBB. She continued on to Central Florida News 13 in Orlando before heading back to the beach as a reporter for WPTV in West Palm Beach.
During her time in Florida, Carolyn covered major stories including hurricanes, shuttle launches, the oil spill and the Casey Anthony Trial.
Carolyn is now the Bayou Bureau Chief for FOX 8, covering Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes. Every day on the bayou brings a new adventure.
In her spare time, Carolyn likes to explore her new home state, swim and occasionally play the flute. She's also on the board for the ALS Association of Louisiana and Mississippi, an organization close to her heart. Her dad lost his battle with the disease in 2010.
