Tiffany Wong
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Tiffany Wong joins FOX 8 from the Golden State, and is excited to report in one of the most unique cities in the world. She was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia before she moved to the west coast. Her parents lived in Slidell for several years, and her dad’s paintings hung in a gallery on Royal Street.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2020 at 9:37 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Any other year Grace King High School would welcome back more than 1300 students to campus. But given the hybrid learning structure, Principal Sharon Meggs-Hamilton says there will only be 400 students there a day.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2020 at 9:02 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Washer and dryers strewn across the front of a house in the 4700 block of Viola Street frustrate neighbors.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2020 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Airport officials step up safety measures to prevent spread of COVID-19, as some passengers say they feel safe traveling.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2020 at 10:23 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
French Market businesses say they won't be able to sustain if expected to pay full rent come October.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2020 at 9:59 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Businesses by Willie's Chicken Shack say the business sold take out alcoholic beverages over the weekend despite the mayor's mandate.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2020 at 9:54 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
New Orleans mayor adds restrictions as Covid-19 cases continue to climb.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2020 at 6:34 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Tulane University will have 18 outdoor structures for classes and dining.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2020 at 9:16 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Urban Search and Rescue Team worry about the Hard Rock's furthered instability from demolition, during recovery process.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2020 at 9:51 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Three Jefferson Parish business owners say their businesses have been directly impacted by COVID-19 restrictions.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2020 at 9:55 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Local universities book hotels to make sure students are socially distanced for upcoming school year.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2020 at 4:36 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Hospitalizations in Bayou Parishes increase by 250% since the beginning of July.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2020 at 6:12 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Family members seek justice for 9-year-old killed in triple shooting Monday evening.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2020 at 9:00 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Local universities offer in person classes come fall following ICE change in regulations.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2020 at 10:25 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
The Orleans Parish Communications District received over 1,500 complaints over the weekend, while Jefferson Parish Covid hotline reached 1,880 complaints since its start June 26.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 9:58 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Lakeview residents frustrated as auto burglaries pick up again.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 9:57 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Senate passes PPP loan extension, federal grant program offers $275,000 for small businesses.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 5:34 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
JEDCO and GNO Inc. Presidents say many businesses are finding innovative ways around obstacles as pandemic continues.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2020 at 5:39 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Doctor with LSU Health says there's still a lot to learn about antibodies, but believe they can be present in recovered patients for up to two years.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2020 at 5:30 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Local doctors say spike in cases and hospitalizations are in areas outside the metro area.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2020 at 4:52 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
New Orleans East family held at gunpoint and carjacked in front of home early Monday morning.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2020 at 9:32 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Doctors advise those with underlying respiratory conditions to stay inside this weekend due to bad air quality from Saharan dust.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2020 at 7:18 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Major cruise lines postpone setting sail until mid to late September.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2020 at 4:38 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
New Orleans East woman says a young man stole her father's car from their driveway, with her stepdaughter in the back seat.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2020 at 5:09 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Homicides increased by 58 percent year to date in New Orleans, while calls for non-fatal shootings increased by 18 percent.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2020 at 6:51 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Surveillance video shows crowds running from gunshots near Claiborne and Columbus.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2020 at 5:48 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Some French Market business owners call for paying a percentage of profits rather than rent as foot traffic continues to be slow.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2020 at 10:38 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Some Grand Isle residents choose not to evacuate ahead of Cristobal.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2020 at 5:14 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Business owners in Jackson Square board up ahead of protests and Cristobal.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2020 at 4:13 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
St. Tammany community leaders condemned the death of George Floyd and discussed ways to move forward.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2020 at 5:16 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
City receives $18 million from FEMA to feed those in need during pandemic, partnering with local restaurants.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2020 at 7:02 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
A mural Uptown gains attention over the weekend, calling for the end to racism.
Updated: May. 29, 2020 at 10:31 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Some New Orleans business owners awaiting Phase Two say the delay will be financially devastating.
Updated: May. 28, 2020 at 9:29 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
French Quarter business owners say strict parking enforcement will further deter customers from reopened businesses.
Updated: May. 27, 2020 at 4:36 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Family members relieved suspect has been arrested, say Jazmyn Fradieu has long road to recovery.
Updated: May. 26, 2020 at 5:26 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Working parents in Jefferson Parish say new school schedule will result in longer school days.
Updated: May. 25, 2020 at 5:53 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Some celebrate Memorial Day on the lake, but many head back in quickly due to bad weather.
Updated: May. 22, 2020 at 6:12 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Many await refunds for months as cruise lines say they're backed up from a high volume of requests.
Updated: May. 22, 2020 at 6:43 AM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise says it will be difficult for Florida Governor to enforce restrictions on Louisianans.
Updated: May. 21, 2020 at 5:34 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Business owners and artists find murals splattered with white paint over the weekend.
Some Florida vacation rental owners cancel reservations from Louisiana ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Updated: May. 19, 2020 at 9:59 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
As Florida short term rentals open, Governor Ron Desantis advises against renting to high-risk areas.
Updated: May. 18, 2020 at 5:24 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
New Orleans waives sidewalk seating permit fees to help businesses get back on their feet.
Updated: May. 14, 2020 at 5:49 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Artists paint murals on boarded up businesses in the French Quarter, which will be auctioned off.
Updated: May. 13, 2020 at 9:05 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Wedding venues prepare for reopening at 25% capacity.
Updated: May. 12, 2020 at 4:49 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Gaming facilities can open under new guidelines including 25 percent occupancy and 25 percent gaming devices.
Updated: May. 11, 2020 at 9:50 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
As stay home orders continue, demand for puzzles grow, spiking online prices.
Updated: May. 8, 2020 at 10:34 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
As positive cases continue to level off, Governor John Bel Edwards stressed the importance of increasing testing through the state.
Updated: May. 7, 2020 at 10:41 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Many springtime events were canceled due to the virus, the upcoming football season gives saints fans something to look forward to.
Updated: May. 6, 2020 at 9:30 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Business owners question how to implement daunting task of contact tracing customers.
Updated: May. 5, 2020 at 4:42 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
City Park has lost 90 percent of their revenue, including $1.1 million in April alone.
Updated: May. 4, 2020 at 4:43 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Wong
Carnival cruise announced the reopening of eight cruise ships at three ports in August.
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