Kim Holden
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Lifelong New Orleanian Kim Holden is co-Anchor of FOX 8 News at 5pm and 10pm. Kim joined the WVUE staff in March, 1989 as a part-time Production Assistant and worked her way up through the ranks on an unusual career path. It took her from Producer to Reporter and Weekend Anchor, and eventually into management.
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New Orleans dermatologist tests the first and only hands free facial contouring technology on the market.
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New Orleans natives share life saving organ transplant, then wedding vows.
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Louisiana Marine Veteran is on a mission to reconnect U.S. Marines with members of their boot camp platoon.
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This month’s FOX 8 great neighbor is donating time, love and a much appreciated necessity.
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Reggie Ford is well known for his colorful artwork. But when the coronavirus pandemic shut down tourism, Ford knew he had to do something to make a difference and stay busy.
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Slidell police chief Randy Fandal says with the uptick in incidents, he's instructed his officers to step up enforcement with a zero-tolerance policy.
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Cemeteries, like history books, tell the stories of our communities and our lives.
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One New Orleans area woman is making life a little easier for students and parents who were forced to adapt to a new way of learning.
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A North Shore couple whose lives were forever changed by tragedy nine years ago are now paying it forward.
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This month's great neighbor can light up a room full of people and she does it all in the name of charity.
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More and more Mardi Gras riders are looking for eco-friendly throws to toss to Carnival revelers. One local law student is trying to raise awareness with the help of her royal family.
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The Louisiana SPCA is expanding and taking over operations at the Plaquemines Parish animal shelter in Belle Chasse starting Jan. 1.
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A local animal rescue group works to make St Tammany the first no-kill shelter in Louisiana.
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If you're considering a face lift, but don't want surgery, there's a new way to get similar results. Accutite can be used for smaller areas of the face, such as under-eyes and lines around the mouth.
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Inside look at the brand new, $30 million Dixie Brewery as it gets ready to open in New Orleans
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Harahan woman sews thousands of prayer pockets for cancer patients and senior citizens.
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FOX 8 Gr8 Neighbor makes room in donated barn for local students to house their farm animals.
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When a police officer loses their life in Louisiana, fellow officers pay tribute, usually at an annual memorial. But, one Jefferson Parish deputy decided to take it a step further, putting a photo of the fallen officer on the side windows of an old patrol unit car.
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Volunteers bring fresh hairstyles and lots of cheer to nursing home residents in Thibodaux
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It’s been called one of the coolest pay-it-forward campaigns around, bringing a ray of hope to people who’ve been through a natural disaster.
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Slidell Ladies for Liberty is group dedicated to adopting local deployed military men and women, sending them care packages every month.
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Doctors are touting a revolutionary new treatment for anyone looking to remove fat and tighten skin without going under the knife.
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Rhonda Oliver knows first hand how difficult it can be to transition back into society after being incarcerated, so she is works to make the process easier for women with nowhere else to turn.
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Collagen is one of the top selling supplements in the country, with some doctors even recommending it for joint pain and hair loss. But is it worth the money and does it work?
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A Slidell woman is on a mission to help young mothers and elderly people in our area who struggle to afford diapers. Robin Grigsby started Holy Diapers two years ago and has helped countless people in need.
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A South Louisiana woman is combining her love of kids and animals to help rescue both, and she's doing it with little help from the outside. Shari Champagne is a FOX 8 Gr8 neighbor.
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Many of us want to look and feel younger, but either we don’t need or aren’t ready for plastic surgery. Now there’s a new procedure, done right in the doctors office, that can reset the aging process and remodel facial fat.
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A Hammond high school student is giving back to the community, one blessing at a time. This Gr8 Neighbor is hoping it will have a ripple effect across the state.
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They're die-hard dancers defying their age. Members of the Pelicans' senior dance team are showing off some serious moves and making a bold statement at the same time.
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Mom remembers the day she and her infant daughter survived being sucked into an EF3 tornado in New Orleans.
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Band director at Abramson Sci Academy Johnnie Van Buren is giving back to the school that shaped who he is today, and that's what makes him a Gr8 Neighbor.
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A water line break in the French Quarter floods a popular Bourbon Street bar on one of the busiest weekends in New Orleans.
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A courthouse facility assistance dog teaches valuable lessons and gives support to student inmates attending a real high school in the Orleans Justice Center.
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Over 70 million people worldwide live with various forms of Dysautonomia. But for most patients, it takes years to get to the diagnosis. They see numerous doctors before someone finally puts the pieces of the puzzle together.
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Activated charcoal can be found in toothpaste, skincare products, food and supplements. Some people swear by it. But depending on how it's used, it could do more harm than good.
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The "best by" date on milk cartons or meat or any other food product usually means it's no longer good to consume after that date. But what about expiration dates on medication? Are they still effective and safe to take? It's a dilemma many people face.
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Louisiana students may begin wearing bulletproof backpacks to school soon. The state Legislature recently approved the idea, and several companies are already selling armored book bags for kids. FOX 8 decided to put them to the test at a local gun range.
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FOX 8 anchor, Kim Holden, shares the things she loves about New Orleans.
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There's quite a story behind the Storyville Jazz Band. They've been a fixture in the Superdome for 31 years now.
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Imagine your child graduates from high school and then finds out their diploma wasn't worth the paper it was printed on. More than a half dozen local families say it happened to them at a Christian academy. Now they want to know why the administrator hasn't been criminally charged yet.
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As we age, we tend to pick apart our bodies. But at the age of 46, Lisa Raines may be more critical than most.
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On most days, you'll find Dino Marshall designing a backyard oasis. "The beauty of it, you have the tranquility running down the stone and also the sound of water," says Marshall.
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Cheese may be the key to a healthy heart.Danish researchers investigated why the french tend to have a low incidence of cardiovascular disease.
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Some area high school seniors have struggled on their journey toward getting a diploma.Many have beat incredible odds.
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Springfield Police Chief James Jones pleaded guilty to a single count of criminal mischief and immediately resigned from office.
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The key to a longer life could come from your own sweat-equity, according to a study by Australian researchers.
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On Diabetes Alert Day, the American Diabetes Association urges all Americans to take the diabetes risk test to determine if you're at risk for developing type-2 diabetes.
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Two Louisiana men pleaded guilty in federal court in New Orleans to duck hunting violations.Judge Joseph Wilkinson Jr. ordered 67 year old Lloyd Badeaux of Thibodaux and 76 year old Bobby Chauvin of Theriot to each pay a $560 fine. The judge also sentenced Badeaux to 30 days in jail.
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A complaint about party buses and drinking during Mardi Gras in Terrebonne Parish drew a big crowd to tonight's council meeting.
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