Parker Boyd
Multimedia Journalist
Biloxi, MS
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Parker Boyd is a native of the New Orleans metropolitan area. He graduated from Loyola University New Orleans with a bachelor's degree in Mass Communications with a concentration in journalism.
He comes to WLOX with a strong passion for storytelling. He’s following in the footsteps of his parents, Glynn and Nancy Parker Boyd. Both were long time journalists in New Orleans.
Parker loves spending time with family, reading about history, and rooting for his New Orleans Saints and Pelicans. He is a member of the Mt. Airy Baptist Church in Boutte, Louisiana, where he serves as an usher. He vows to give Biloxi and the Gulf Coast reliable news daily.
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The community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, is celebrating after 5-year-old Amelia “Mia” Hill survived a lifesaving liver transplant earlier this month.
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Benjamin Artigues, a 3-year-old boy battling pediatric cancer, got the surprise of his life Friday afternoon (May 19).
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The plan, dubbed Bay St. Louis 2045, is intended to help the city manage and make the most of growth over the next two decades.
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Dennis “Maliq” Barnes, the International High School of New Orleans senior who set a national record for scholarship offers, decided where he will attend college Friday morning (May 5), during a news conference on IHSNO’s campus.
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Nedra Wilson, a U.S. Army veteran, has had building repair issues for the past 17 years, and she got a major boost Thursday (April 20).
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Loyola University New Orleans welcomes Xavier Cole, Ed.D, as its first African American president. He will officially become the university’s 18th leader on June 1.
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Children were surprised by Disney characters at the hospital Thursday (March 23).
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The Humane Society of Louisiana urges lawmakers to fund public animal shelters during the upcoming legislative session.
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On Thursday (March 9), the New Orleans City Council passed an ordinance to hold parents or guardians responsible if a minor obtains a firearm that wasn’t adequately secured.
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Snowball season is here and one place New Orleanians are flooding to get a taste is Hansen's.
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Crawfish season is here, which means seafood businesses across New Orleans are about to get busy.
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If you’re walking in City Park you might spot an array of colorful flowers on the banks of the Big Lake.
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Adam Devine, an actor, producer, and comedian, stood before children and parents at Children’s Hospital New Orleans to announce his reign as Bacchus LIV on Feb. 19.
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Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) hosted its 10th annual Krewe de Louis parade in its terminal Thursday (Feb. 16).
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On Friday (Feb. 10), the Krewe of Barkus and its royalty hosted a special luncheon for its king and queen at the historic Galatoire’s restaurant.
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Mourners gathered at Warren Easton High School for a balloon release to honor the life of Kennedi Belton.
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Lakeview resident Scott Elston said his home on Orleans Avenue was burglarized on the afternoon of Jan. 30.
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Dr. Rochelle Ford, APR, a Howard University graduate and native of Gahanna, Ohio, was sworn in as the eighth president of Dillard University during an investiture ceremony held in Dillard University’s Lawless Memorial Chapel on Friday.
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Business is already picking up at local Mardi Gras stores across the city as carnival krewes prepare to embark on their original routes this season.
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New Orleans lost over 200,000 trees during Hurricane Katrina. Since then, various groups have been trying to recover the local tree canopy.
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In 1960, 6-year-old Ruby Bridges became the first black student to attend previously all-white William Frantz Elementary School.
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Decorators said the historic park will be filled with lights this year. They are planning to hang at least 70 red bows.
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The National World War II Museum hosted its annual Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony to pay homage to soldiers and their service to the country.
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The company chosen to redevelop the dilapidated Six Flags sight in New Orleans East, over a year ago, said their deal could be in jeopardy.
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Former Saint Steve Gleason met with his non-profit organization, “Team Gleason,” at New Orleans’ Dave and Busters to announce the return of Gleason Gras on Nov. 25.
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The Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) announced new amenities to help travelers get to their flights as easily as possible ahead of a busy holiday season.
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Xavier University of Louisiana announced its vision and plan for the next 100 years, during an early centennial celebration.
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The organization said the burglars invaded the property and stole 270 bundles of new roof shingles.
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Krewe organizers said they paid for extra security so the parade can return to its traditional route, after running along an abbreviated route last year due to a lack of NOPD manpower.
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Habitat for Humanity plans to spend $4.6 million to build 40-60 new homes in Jean Lafitte for residents displaced by Hurricane Ida
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The non-profit is seeking donations that will enable it to provide foot, utility and rental housing assistance.
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New Orleans Saints fans are excited about the 2022-23 season and local businesses are looking forward to what will be a boom for the economy.
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Council-at-Large Ricky Templet said he thinks this year’s turnout will be a success.
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