Marchaund Jones
New Orleans, La.
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Marchaund Jones is a Digital Content Producer for WVUE Fox 8. He is a native of Prairieville, LA and graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Since graduating college, he has worked for WVLA Local 33 and The Advocate in Baton Rouge. In his spare time, he enjoys going to festivals, fairs, music concerts and karaoke.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 4:17 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
With almost 119 million viewers tuning into Rihanna’s Super Bowl LVII halftime, some people didn’t enjoy it. It caused much outrage, making people complain to the Federal Communications Commission.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 1:50 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
A child was shot and killed Wednesday evening (Feb. 22) after playing with a loaded handgun, according to Lafourche Parish police.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 8:29 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Three people of interest are wanted in connection with a shooting on the Uptown parade route on Sunday (Feb. 19).
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 11:34 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
18-year-old Kelan Smith of the 3800 block of Laplace Street was arrested for fatally shooting a teenager in Chalmette on Feb. 9
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 3:44 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones and Rob Masson
It’s a situation that the coroner’s office says is getting worse.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 4:28 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Rihanna is set to return to the live music stage for the first time in almost seven years to perform her highly anticipated halftime show for Super Bowl LVII.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 11:27 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
A vehicle crash in Gentilly is now being investigated as a homicide.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:21 AM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
The body of a man found alongside a road has been identified by St. Tammany Parish Coroner, according to police.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 5:02 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
A 77-year-old man died in a house fire caused by a space heater in Ponchatoula Friday evening, according to the Louisiana State Fire Marshal.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:32 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
One man is dead, another injured in a double shooting in Metairie Friday afternoon, police say.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 10:33 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
A substitute cafeteria worker accused of selling marijuana edibles to a student was arrested, police say.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 4:12 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested two people in connection with a drive-by shooting in Terrebonne Parish Thursday (Jan. 19) evening.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 4:04 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Golden Globes host Jerrod Carmichael is facing severe backlash over a joke he made about the late Whitney Houston Tuesday night (Jan. 10).
Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 8:11 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Three suspects accused of car break-ins in downtown New Orleans were arrested, police say.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 5:39 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Two people were arrested for setting a preschool on fire in Houma, according to Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 3:37 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
St. Bernard Parish apprehended a suspect wanted in connection with a lower Ninth Ward shooting Thursday afternoon in Arabi, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 4:37 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Keenan Cahill, a YouTube star famous for his lip-synching videos with celebrities, has died at 27.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 10:15 AM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
So far this year, at least 277 killings have been reported across New Orleans, the most since 1996.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 11:29 AM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
NOPD is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a person of interest in connection with the killing of comedian Brandon “Boogie B” Montrell.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 10:45 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
A violent night in New Orleans left five people shot in separate incidents and 2 reported dead.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 10:35 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Louisiana State Police is investigating a fatal accident that claimed the life of a St. Bernard man Saturday afternoon.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 5:26 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
The NOPD releases video of an officer shooting a man outside the Superdome wielding a knife.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 10:11 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
A 22-year-old was gunned down near his home on White Oak Lane in Fluker around 8:30 p.m. yesterday (Nov. 22).
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 4:09 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
According to TMZ, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board announced the decision on Tuesday (Nov. 15). They rejected Carey’s attempt to gain exclusive rights to the “Queen of Christmas” as well as other titles, “Princess of Christmas” and “Christmas Princess.”
Updated: Nov. 5, 2022 at 9:07 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
Self-proclaimed Christmas Queen, Mariah Carey replied to Martha Stewart’s plea to not skip over Thanksgiving when she appeared on the Today Show on Nov. 3.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 9:47 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
Terrebonne Parish deputies arrest an accused 18-year-old wanted for a fatal shooting in Houma Friday afternoon (Nov. 4).
Updated: Oct. 23, 2022 at 4:59 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
A car was stolen Sunday morning with an infant still inside, according to NOPD.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2022 at 5:24 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
A fatal crash in Thibodaux claimed the life of a bicyclist in Thibodaux Saturday evening (Oct. 15), according to Thibodaux Police Department.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 3:43 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
In a new study, the top 20 cities that made the list with the food may surprise you.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 6:10 AM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
A woman accused of killing a 70-year-old man in Reserve has turned herself in to authorities and is now behind bars, according to St. John Sheriff Mike Tregre.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 4:00 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
A fan allegedly got so upset with a stadium usher that he punched the man in his face before biting him at the Nationals game.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 3:55 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
Social media took storm when the new director, Kenya Barris, was announced for the “Wizard of Oz” remake. Now the director has revealed what fans can expect from the classic fantasy film.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 4:28 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
In a recent video she posted Tuesday (Sept. 13) she burst into tears while dancing in a video on her Instagram page.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 5:18 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
Bill’s wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie did the ultimate gender reveal after scoring a touchdown in Thursday’s season opener.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 7:39 AM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
Slidell Police is seeking the public’s help with identifying a person of interest who allegedly carjacked a man in a fast food drive-thru lane in Slidell.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 8:11 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
Toy maker Mattel is suing Rap Snacks over the Nicki Minaj-themed chip that shares the name with the famous plastic doll.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 9:43 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
NOPD arrested a man facing multiple charges after a traffic stop in the 1600 block of Newton Street.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 10:55 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
Lil Wayne fans get ready. “Tha Carter VI” is coming soon.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2022 at 6:57 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
The body of a 31-year-old Marrero man who reportedly jumped from the Twin Span Thursday (July 28) has been recovered.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 4:05 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
Just 36 hours before its scheduled release at midnight, Beyoncé’s new album “Renaissance” has apparently leaked
Updated: Jul. 23, 2022 at 7:55 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
Former New Orleans police officer who saved Lil Wayne as a kid, has passed away.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 8:42 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
“Black Ink Crew” star Ceaser Emanuel turned himself in just weeks after a video showing him abusing a dog went viral.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 4:43 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
The City of New Orleans honored the cast and crew of the hit television series “Queen Sugar” by declaring July 20 as Queen Sugar Day.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 5:03 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
An arrest has been made on a New Orleans man who is responsible for a series of armed robberies at three Slidell gas stations.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 8:17 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
Slidell police officers saved the life of a 16-day-old infant who was left inside a hot car outside a Walmart parking lot Thursday morning.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 9:05 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
A video of Usher whispering ‘watch this’ took Twitter by storm and became the most hilarious meme on the internet.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 5:36 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
Two men were arrested Tues. July 5, after firing guns in the air as part of a Fourth of July celebration.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 4:01 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
Halloweentown’s Kimberly J. Brown and Daniel Kountz have officially announced on Instagram that the two are set to get hitched.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 5:20 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
A New Orleans man is wanted for stealing a vehicle with a young child inside from the parking lot of a Chalmette gas station.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 4:11 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
VH1′s “Black Ink Crew” star Ceaser Emanuel was fired from the show after a video of him allegedly abusing dogs surfaced online.