Ashlyn Brothers
Ashlyn Brothers is an award winning journalist who joins Fox 8 from Tulsa, Oklahoma where she spent 3 years as a dedicated MMJ/Reporter.
She got her start in news the summer before her senior year in high school interning and eventually working in Northwest Arkansas/Fort Smith while studying at the University of Arkansas (WOO PIG).
Brothers loves musical theatre and spent much of her childhood living in NYC & LA where she studied singing, acting, and dancing. She’s passionate about investigative journalism, victim impact pieces, and sharing survivors’ stories. You can watch her reports every weekday and catch her filling in on the desk from time to time.
Code Enforcement drafted a procurement plan to demolish Plaza Tower if it becomes warranted.
Police were on the scene of an “active incident” at the school’s biology building
Rahkeem Kenner, 20, was booked Monday with second-degree murder and attempted murder
Revenue collected from forfeited bonds could have supplemented the DA's office budget
Videos circulating on social media show witnesses attempting to perform CPR to save the victims.
Demolition looms for neglected Canal Street Hotel in New Orleans, a symbol of the city's battle against blight
This forced nearly 100 people to move themselves and their belongings from the area.
Annie Richardson's friends she was a creative, compassionate artist who loved her family and had a zest for life.
Wetter conditions finally quelling lingering smoke
Experts expect cases to increase over the holidays
Among that list is “Made in New Orleans” by the New Breed Brass Band and The Rumble featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. for “Live at The Maple Leaf.”
Big trucks have fallen victim to the the super fog.
The loss marked by Sunday’s second line moved many to tears.
Chef Eric Cook said he was worried he would have to close his restaurant indefinitely over a high electric bill.
Haunted reputation makes city a tourist destination for Oct. 31
Federal monitors released a special report raising concerns about the prioritization of 911 calls, particularly those related to domestic violence and rape in New Orleans.
Several first responders helped save the lives of many stuck in Monday’s “Superfog” on I-55 during the deadly, 168-car pileup.
City Councilman Oliver Thomas said the public-private partnership should have happened a long time ago, but better now than never.
Fire that has burned more than 200 acres under control, but not contained
City leaders and New Orleans East residents alike call into question the response times of the NOPD in District Seven.
The nonprofit has helped gift nearly 10,000 tickets to games across the country since 2012.
Crews in Jefferson Parish are hard at work tackling a marsh fire at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.
Cantrell called the action against Gregory Joseph 'deplorable'
Joey Clement faces a potential 50-year prison sentence after being found guilty of causing a fatal DWI crash that claimed the lives of three Nicholls students
Investigators are following some leads on the frightening incident that abruptly ended Friday night’s football game.
No criminal charges will be filed in the Hard Rock Hotel collapse case, as decided by a Louisiana grand jury, concluding a two-year investigation.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy was deposed in the first such vote since 1910
Owners discouraged by city's lack of response to their concerns
Some places tell Fox 8 they are feeling uneasy about the crisis creeping up the Mississippi.
The saltwater intrusion is expected to begin impacting Jefferson Parish on Oct. 24.
Hair stylists weigh in on the saltwater wedge's impact on grooming
Saint Bernard Parish Council allocates Hurricane Recovery Bond funds to address saltwater intrusion, with a goal of completion by October 19th.
Derek Carr's AC joint sprain, the severity of the injury, and the rehabilitation process
The city says they are on track to demolish about 30% more buildings and cut about 25% more overgrown lots than last year.
Hecker was indicted Sept. 7 by an Orleans Parish grand jury
Businesses in the area expect to take hit during lunch rush
Experts said there’s a lot more to these numbers than meets the eye.
Lawrence Hecker remains in jail after a judge sets an $855,000 bond.
Mayor's nominee to head NOPD awaits City Council vote
Churches, schools and ministries were warned they will contribute to bankruptcy case
Businesses say they're ready for touchdowns and tips.
The indictment follows disturbing revelations that Lawrence Hecker had previously confessed to molesting multiple teenagers dating as far back as 1966
There are a lot of factors in play, including high temperatures, an ongoing drought, but also the sudden massive downpour
Chief Crocker was appointed and hired as the first and only administrator of the Tangipahoa Fire Board in 2012 after serving in the Kenner Fire Dept. for 25 years.
Shoppers and employees could be seen running outside the store before it temporarily closed
District leaders addressed many concerns at Thursday night’s emergency meeting
At the request of the State Fire Marshal’s Office, Kenner firefighters were deployed to western Louisiana
Community members said they wish they found out about the fire earlier
The temporary mandate requires everyone across campus to wear masks indoors for the next two weeks
They’re begging people to follow the statewide burn ban for everyone’s sake, including those fighting flames firsthand
