Amanda Roberts

“It is what it is we have to get used to it and like I said for the sake of others and get through this pandemic,” said Rivas.

“We have clearly entered a new era and Louisiana politics where the legislature is exerting an authority that we should now see in future years if we have a Democrat in the governor’s office and Republicans in the legislature,” said Mike Sherman Fox 8 Political analyst.

She was asked to donate old baby clothes to help a new mother, and the next thing Charise Harper-Taylor knew, she was seeing that woman, Angelyc Seely on the news.

“It’s boring, we just play tag and go around the house and we want a playground for kids to play,” said 9-year-old Allison.

Cuban Americans in the greater New Orleans area fear for their loved ones miles away and say they will stand in solidarity with them

“Our fentanyl related deaths have been skyrocketing,” said Cvitanovich.

As of Monday morning, 94 bodies have been recovered and identified.

“I’m not trying to get away from industry I’m trying to get away from the toxic effects of industry,” said Lanier.

“The main thing for me is worrying about the long-term effects on my daughter there are many long-term residence feeling the same way we want to live in a safe environment,” said Vittitow.

“Not knowing where she is has been really excruciating for me,” said Dean.

After a busy legislative session, governor Edwards signed a total of 477 bills into law. Two of the most recent additions to Louisiana law, the “abortion pill reversal bill” and a law that changes how a minor can obtain an abortion.

“Today we’re going to end criminalization of simple possession of marijuana in the city of New Orleans,” said Helena Moreno.

Another controversial legislative session came to a close, but Governor John Bel Edwards’ veto of some controversial bills may spur Republican lawmakers to call a special veto override session.

Multiple surgeries later, and 19-year-old Nadia Abed’s family is still waiting to bring her home from the hospital.

Ashley Dean is Cassie’s older sister and says their mother was one of those family members in Florida who chose to visit the site today.

Ashley Dean says Miami was her sister’s happy place. She says her sister, Cassie Stratton was inside the Surfside, Florida condo when it partially collapsed. As Stratton is still unaccounted for, watching crews comb through piles of rubble has turned into a nightmare.

Signage says it’s “Da Perfect Spot”, but the debate over how that spot should be used now goes to court.

As violent crime continues to climb in New Orleans, Portia Pollock’s tragic carjacking death created outrage in the city.

What was supposed to be a celebration of dad at the weekend home turned into one surrounded by water.

“What is it that’s going on, we’re getting to the point where kids are that interested in stealing usually pennies worth of stuff that they feel they also need to protect themselves with that kind of hardware and where the hell are they getting that kind of hardware quite frankly,” said Sainato.

“This building is incredibly important to New Orleans economy to the hospitality industry and to our residents itself so we want every world-class event that’s looking for a home to consider the superdome in its selection process its good for the city its good for the building it’s good for the team,” said Martindale.

Live music is making a comeback in New Orleans including the increasingly crowded Smoothie King Center concert schedule.

“It’s a little overwhelming but in a good way, I think she’d be shocked to see so many people came out in support of her but she deserves it,” said Fatima Muse.

“It’s just mind-blowing that you can steal someone’s personal property in front of a police officer and we’re not gonna do anything about it

“We didn’t know coming here it was going to be that full or we would’ve had someone drop us off,” said Darrin Melancon.

Over a dozen people have been shot, and at least four have died in a violent stretch of days in New Orleans.

New Orleans has always been a little different than the rest of the state of Louisiana, but the city may have been leading the state in policing marijuana.

“When I came out of the store I looked where my car was parked at and I knew it was gone so I’m kind of freaking out like where is my car,” said Price.

After feeding hundreds upon hundreds of New Orleans families during the pandemic, some community food pantries are now coming to an end as covid relief efforts wind down.

The stoop on Dauphine street of a fatal French Quarter shooting still shows signs of the bloodshed, as a flower sits on the top step.

“They went to camp talking their heads off then they got in the car they talked about what they did and then they all just sort of sat there like so tired,” said Vicknair.

“It was gunfire it just wasn’t a high powered gun I mean it was gunfire, but at that exact moment you hear someone saying ouch saying she’s hit she’s hurt and so I have to dial 911 someone has to figure out what’s going on,” said Anna Thomas.

“We’re tired of being put aside and all the years of fighting,” said Hampton.

“Helping my community the stigma that’s around police brutality against people of color I wanted to be a part of that change,” said Hamilton.

“People couldn’t pay these bills and some of them were losing their homes because they couldn’t keep up with the tax… I’m just trying to give homeowners a way to actually budget be prepared and afford those up assessment increases,” said Willard.

Hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Zeta beat the Louisiana coast in 2020, dotting blue roofs across the gulf coast.

A contrast to the green spaces and calm waters of the Bayou St. John, Bayou Boogaloo looked a little different this year.

We’ve grown accustomed to the no shoes, no masks, no service way of life, but now masks are no longer required in New Orleans.

“I told my husband maybe it’s time we move out of New Orleans… I was really shocked it was like more than $1000 difference,” said Moreira.

“What are they doing back out on the street if they arrested them what are they doing back out here,” said Skidmore.

Three generations kept apart from the pandemic, now all together again for a treasured family tradition.

“It’s just like a burst of sunshine in the middle of a green park it’s very picturesque, it’s like a painting,” said Sean Serino.

Seven teens between the ages of 13 to 17 that were involved in the incident are seriously injured after crashing in the 3100 block of North Robertson Street after a failed attempt to evade police units. Five of the male suspects are listed in critical condition and two female suspects are said to be

“There were days when I was very discouraged and sat on the floor and said wow how are we going to make it,” said Chong.

With the state’s mask mandate lifted, thousands took advantage of the Louisiana Crawfish festival in St. Bernard parish. Festival-goers were nothing but smiles with the return of this treasured tradition.

“I feel like we’re in a Cool Hand Luke right now, like you have a failure to communicate,” said councilmember Joe Giarrusso.

Moreso than masks, both owners say it’s vaccines that are the more pressing issue.

A few life vests stamped with "Seacor Power" was all that was needed to renew the waning hope to find the seven missing Seacor mariners.

"It will be a process but as those funds as New Orleans comes back, as the French Quarter comes back and that tax revenue starts ramping up we will ramp up the patrols with it..."

Eleven days after the Seacor power lift boat capsized, the Morales family is still holding out hope their loved one will come home