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: May. 18, 2022 at 4:18 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
What a big day for Taylor Swift! On Wednesday, Swift, 32, received her doctorate of fine arts from New York University and delivered her first-ever commencement speech.
Updated: May. 15, 2022 at 6:53 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
The former First Lady is back in the spotlight again since leaving the office and one thing she didn’t hold back on was taking shots at Dr. Jill Biden for making the cover of Vogue Magazine.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 4:17 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
Veteran actor, Fred Ward, known for his roles in “Tremors,” “The Right Stuff” and other numerous films has died at the age of 79
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 4:30 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
On Mother’s Day, Ciara and Russell Wilson welcomed a new addition to their family, a new puppy. Looks like PETA doesn’t approve, and they had a few words for the couple.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 4:39 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
The 34-year-old’s million-dollar brand is coming to the Motherland. RiRi posted to social media about the launch of Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin in Africa which will be available on May 27.
Updated: May. 8, 2022 at 5:45 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
NOPD is investigating a shooting in a Holy Cross neighborhood that left one person dead.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 10:30 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
A 15-year-old male has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that left one man dead Tuesday (May 3) at the intersection of Alvar and Chickasaw streets.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 3:21 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
“Toddlers and Tiaras” star, Kailia Posey, tragically took her own life at the age of 16, her family released in a statement.
Updated: May. 1, 2022 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
Two separate shootings in New Orleans leaves two people dead Sunday afternoon and late evening.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2022 at 5:08 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
A two-alarm fire damaged multiple homes leaving 16 residents displaced Saturday afternoon (April 30).
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 11:31 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
A four-hour standoff ends with the safe release of two children and a man taken into custody.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 10:27 AM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
The Emmy award-winning Netflix series has an open casting call in New Orleans.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 9:51 AM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
NOPD has arrested an 18-year-old suspect responsible for the murder of a 3-year-old that occurred in the 400 block of Burgundy St. on April 26 (Tuesday).
Updated: Apr. 24, 2022 at 6:07 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
One man is dead after a deputy-involved shooting that happened in Labadieville early Sunday morning.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 3:40 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
A vehicle crash in Slidell, claims the life of a man attempting to cross a highway in Slidell early Friday (April 22) morning.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 10:39 AM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
Three people are left injured from a shooting that happened near the Kermit Ruffin’s Mother-in-Law Lounge.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 7:36 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
The buyer who purchased Tom Brady’s last touchdown ball will get their money back. The ball was sold on auction at Leland’s, a sports memorabilia website for over $500K.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2022 at 9:58 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
A shooting in Marrero that led to a multi-vehicle crash left one man dead and another unidentified victim injured.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2022 at 7:26 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
Many fans are hoping to hear Chris Rock’s thoughts about the incident at the Oscars of him being slapped by Will Smith, but unfortunately, that may not happen anytime soon.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 7:55 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
Jussie Smollet has left the jail cell and went straight into the studio. The former “Empire” star took to Instagram Friday (April 8) and announced his new single release.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 7:57 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
Serving up smiles with song, Ms. Cynthia Carter has gone viral with her singing orders through a Popeyes drive-thru in Kenner.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 4:28 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
According to a report from New York Magazine, three Black Lives Matter leaders, Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza, and Melina Abdullah allegedly paid $6 million that was donated to the activist group to buy a 6,500-square foot mansion.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2022 at 7:50 PM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
After being on air for more than 30 years and 31 seasons, “Maury” is coming to an end.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 6:53 AM CDT
|By Marchaund Jones
Britney Spears’ family drama, secrets, and risque photoshoots will no longer be shared with her fans on social media. According to TMZ, the pop star removed her page, Instagram did not.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2022 at 9:26 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will take to the stage at Tipitina’s for this year’s ‘Shorty Fest.’
Updated: Mar. 9, 2022 at 7:17 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Chris Brown is clapping back at the woman who accused him of rape and suing him for $20 million.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2022 at 7:46 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
George Takei is catching heat for his suggestion telling Americans to just ‘suck it up’ over the higher prices.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2022 at 7:37 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Ever since the NBA All-Star Game, Macy Gray received a lot of criticism on her rendition of the National Anthem. It’s been a week since the game, now and a viral video of Lebron James laughing at the performance has Macy wondering if he was laughing at her.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2022 at 5:25 AM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
A 17-year-old male is seeking medical attention after being shot on a parade route at the intersection of Josephine and St. Charles Avenue Thursday evening.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2022 at 4:51 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
The New Orleans Health Department plans to hand out at-home rapid COVID-19 this Thursday at the Krewe of Muses parade. The at-home test will give you results in 15 minutes.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2022 at 4:17 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Marcus Stroman said New York Mets fans called him the n-word and sent death threats to him while he was spending time with his team.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2022 at 7:44 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
According to a Facebook post from Slidell Police Department, two children were on the tracks and were almost hit by an oncoming train.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2022 at 6:05 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Trey Songz allegedly raped a woman at a house party in California in 2016, according to the $20 million lawsuit.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2022 at 8:34 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
The rapper began trending on Twitter when the game started after rumored reports showed that his request to take a knee would support the protest against social injustices and racial inequality.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2022 at 9:21 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Federal prosecutors indicted seven people for a huge scheme for staging automobile accidents for insurance money.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2022 at 4:44 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Bath and Body Works released its first Black History Month collection. This didn’t sit well with some users on Twitter, expressing feelings of capitalistic exploitation of the Black community.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2022 at 8:07 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Britney Spears is calling out her sister Jamie Lynn yet again, while Lynn continues to promote her new book, “Things I Should Have Said.”
Updated: Jan. 27, 2022 at 9:02 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Ex-NBA player Kwame Brown was appalled with Dwayne Wade’s daughter’s tribute to the late Kobe Bryant. He said that the #8 jersey that she wore was ‘disrespectful’ to the Lakers legend.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2022 at 3:53 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Celebrity Lil Boosie out enjoying the LSU vs Texas A&M basketball game.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2022 at 8:12 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Slidell Police have arrested a man accused of a drive-by shooting after a bar fight.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2022 at 5:20 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
A statue honoring Kobe and Gigi Bryant was placed at the site of where they tragically passed away in 2020.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2022 at 10:50 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
More than 6,000 people are without power right now in the Kenner area.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 7:06 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Orleans Parish School Board just passed a policy requiring all its employees to receive the COVID-19 booster shot. The policy was passed unanimously Thursday evening.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2022 at 8:48 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Famous Oklahoma pastor, Michael Todd, got very literal in a sermon this weekend by grossing out his congregation during his Sunday service.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2022 at 8:54 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
As cold weather approaches the area, the City of New Orleans activates its freeze plan ahead of the extreme cold temperatures tonight.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2022 at 5:15 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Adalia Rose Williams, a Youtube star who documented her life living with a rare genetic condition, has died at age 15, according to her posts on her social media accounts. She passed away Wednesday evening.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 8:09 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Britney Spears posted on social media saying she had a fever so bad that it could be the end, but she’s still taking shots at her sister Jamie Lynn over the release of her book and the recent interview she had
Updated: Jan. 12, 2022 at 3:47 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
The actress and country-singer songwriter, 30, is preparing for the release of her memoir, “Things I Should Have Said,” but amid the drama with her sister Britney, she addressed the issue with an interview with People magazine.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2022 at 6:39 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Diggs honored the late Betty White with a pair of cleats that featured her face on them.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2022 at 6:49 PM CST
|By Marchaund Jones
Rihanna took to social media to announce that she is opening up Savage X Fenty stores in five different cities.