Kimberly Curth

A Texas couple in town to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary became the victims of New Orleans crime over the weekend.

Louisiana lawmakers passed legislation this week that will give survivors of child sex abuse more time to come forward with claims in civil court.

The New Orleans Police Department says around 7 p.m. Thursday a man inside a residence heard banging on the door in the 500-block of Dauphine Street, got a gun, and opened the door. Police say the victim entered the residence, and then lunged toward the man inside. That’s when police say the man inside of the residence shot him.

Polite served as the top federal prosecutor in New Orleans under President Barack Obama’s administration and is now President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division. But, whistleblower and former FBI agent Mike Zummer says Polite is not the man for the job

A Gretna City Councilman testified before a legislative committee that a priest abused him decades ago. Now, he and other survivors of child sexual abuse are asking state lawmakers to pass a bill that would give victims more time to come forward with a claim against their abuser in civil court.

New Orleans neighbors like Monicka Henry are concerned about violent crime in the city.

New Orleans restaurants are facing a staffing crisis as more of them struggle to reopen amid the pandemic.

There are explosive allegations against the U.S. Attorney's Office from a former FBI agent turned whistleblower. At the center of those claims are how federal prosecutors handled the high-profile case against former St. Charles District Attorney Harry Morel.

There’s been an outpouring of support for the families of those impacted by the Seacor Power lift boat disaster.

State Representative Jason Hughes of New Orleans says he has an obligation to victims of child sex abuse to fight on their behalf. "Since I have filed this bill, I have heard from victims around the State."

Kelly House says for months she suffered with debilitating symptoms, like headaches, fatigue and brain fog following a Covid-19 infection last July. "It really scared me because I was thinking is this something I am just going to have to deal with for the rest of my life," said House.

The housing market is booming across the country and in New Orleans too.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says those who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can resume travel at low risk to themselves.

Cases are increasing in some parts of the country and health officials are concerned about a fourth surge.

A group of New Orleans real estate developers have been selected to create an entertainment and residential district on the Mississippi River.

Those who have medical mobility issues can now have a health professional come to their house to administer a COVID-19 vaccine.

Three church sex abuse survivors formed a friendship and are now advocating for other victims.

New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board customers like Ricky LaBorde have had enough. "$100 bill one month, 400 the next month, I've tried to resolve it, this has been going on for over a year," said LaBorde.

A Slidell family is devastated after authorities pulled the body of a missing Southern University student out of Lake Pontchartrain Thursday.

Las empresas y los funcionarios de turismo esperan que el dinero de estímulo, las vacunas y la disminución de las restricciones de Covid-19 en Nueva Orleans debido a las bajas tasas de positividad traigan más visitantes a la ciudad.

Businesses and tourism officials are hoping stimulus money,vaccines and the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in New Orleans due to low positivity rates will bring more visitors back to the city.

Individuals age 16 and older who are overweight or obese are now eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Louisiana.

A Slidell mother is desperate for help finding her missing son. The NOPD says it's investigating the possibility of foul play being involved in the disappearanc of Marquise Jones, 21.

Texas and Mississippi are lifting their mask mandates and allowing businesses to return to full capacity. Now, 33 Louisiana Republican lawmakers want Governor John Bel Edwards to do the same.

Neighbors in Venetian Isles are concerned about trash dumped on the highway leading to their community.

The deadline to file a sexual abuse claim against the Archdiocese of New Orleans in its federal bankruptcy expired as of 5 p.m. March 1, 2021.

Survivors and whistleblower priests are joining together in an unconventional way. They’ve found common ground in their personal experiences speaking out about clergy sexual abuse while continuing their fight for transparency from the church.

Education leaders in New Orleans are hopeful for a normal Fall 2021 semester.

Bars and breweries will be allowed to resume indoor service at 25% of their permitted occupancy Friday.

The CDC reports a record number of drug overdose deaths during the pandemic. And, our area certainly isn't immune.

The Louisiana DOTD says crews strategically mobilized salt pallets this week.

An alleged sexual abuse victim files a federal lawsuit against the City of New Orleans and a former NOPD Lieutenant who is now deceased.

We're learning some Boy Scout leaders in the New Orleans area have been told they have to stop all activities until further notice. This affects groups whose charters are held by Catholic schools or parishes within the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Shannon Prince lost her only child to an accidental overdose in 2019. Parker was only 25 and addicted to opioids.

Doctors want to dispel myths that the vaccine can cause fertility problems or harm to a developing baby.

Those in the crawfish boil catering business are hurting right now due to the pandemic.

Leaders from several top agencies met Monday to discuss ways to combat the recent crime surge in New Orleans.

El Jefe de Distrito del Departamento de Bomberos de la Parroquia de St. Bernard, Rory Miller, fue admitido en la clínica Ochsner North Shore a principios de este mes y ha estado luchando contra el COVID-19 y las complicaciones de la infección desde entonces.

Baton Rouge physician Bucky Elofson, M.D., was in good shape and had no underlying medical conditions when he contracted Covid-19 in September.

Doctors have diagnosed Rory Miller with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which they believe was triggered by COVID and has left him paralyzed.

St. Bernard Parish Fire Department Battalion Chief Rory Miller remains in ICU at Ochsner North Shore

Attorneys for alleged church sex abuse victims are fighting to get the deposition of an accused pedophile priest unsealed.

A local infectious diseases expert says he's concerned a more contagious strain of Covid-19 has been detected in Louisiana.

The day finally arrived for 77-year-old Albert Charles to get his COVID-19 vaccine, "It was a little sting that was it," Charles said.

After several recent brazen attacks of women, the NOPD is investigating another violent carjacking.

Women in New Orleans say they're afraid to leave their homes after violent crimes across the city continue.

The Diocese of Buffalo is now in the process of releasing more than 25,000 pages of church documents as part of it's ongoing Chapter 11 case..

Brian Manix held on to a secret for 43 years and says it took its toll.

Alleged church sex abuse victims tell Fox 8 they feel betrayed by the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priest, or SNAP, after one of the group’s leaders met with the New Orleans Archbishop.

COVID-19 positivity rates soared this week in Louisiana. Every parish in our area is now in the double digits.