There was standing room only in Mandeville’s council chambers Wednesday (Sept. 18), as residents spoke for and against the city’s proposal to raise the lakefront seawall by a foot.
If you qualify, you could get up to $35,000 in a 10-year, no interest loan with no down payment in order to make necessary health and life safety improvements.
When a police officer loses their life in Louisiana, fellow officers pay tribute, usually at an annual memorial. But, one Jefferson Parish deputy decided to take it a step further, putting a photo of the fallen officer on the side windows of an old patrol unit car.
"I hate conspiracy theories. Don’t believe in them. But it is not statistically possible for some of the finest referees in the NFL to continually screw the Saints players and organization.”
After another painful loss to the Los Angeles Rams Sunday night (Sept. 15), many Saints fans said they were pretty certain they knew exactly what lead to the game’s outcome.
If you want to hear authentic Cajun music and see how the south Louisiana music is being passed down from one generation to the next, just head on over to the Vermilionville weekly jam sessions in Lafayette.
Volunteers are working with Behind the Line Baton Rouge to collect new and gently used stuffed animals for BRPD officers to give to kids in need of a smile.
For years, the Alexandria Museum of Art has been acquiring new pieces, not only from some of the state’s better known artists, but also art from students and their instructors.
Walking down Bourbon Street, Melissa Figueroa blends in as another New Orleans tourist, except she traveled from her home in Orlando to escape hurricane Dorian.
The Little League World Series champions took to the streets of Jefferson Parish Saturday for a Carnival-style parade to celebrate their hard-earned victory.
Friends, family and loved ones packed the Lakefront Airport to say a final goodbye to Franklin Augustus, a trailblazing pilot, loyal friend and committed community member.
The deadline to file a formal appeal to fight 2020 assessments throughout the city is less than 24 hours away. For some, it's a deadline they've been dreading.
The Multicultural Center of the South is a museum that recognizes the fact that the people living in a particular area likely have roots that stretch around the world
Before her tragic and untimely death, Nancy Parker won five Emmy’s over the course of her career -- the first for a 2001 piece that told the story of a plantation on River Road, where many lived in servitude long after slavery ended.
Kathleen Blanco died Sunday afternoon (Aug. 18), surrounded by her husband Raymond, her children and other loved ones. She was 77 years old and lived a life defined by trailblazing firsts.
Well-known fisherman and charter captain Theophile Bourgeois died after his seaplane crashed near Chandeleur Sound Sunday afternoon (Aug. 18). Two other people were injured.
Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, the first woman to be elected governor of Louisiana, died Sunday (Aug. 18), at the age of 76. Blanco, a Democrat, served as Louisiana’s 54th Governor from January 2004 to January 2008.
In the 24 hours following their deaths, locals have shown their loves for FOX 8's beloved Nancy Parker and Franklin Augustus, a trailblazing pilot and tireless mentor.
Those who knew her and many who did not gathered in Treme to celebrate the life of Nancy Parker, as well as long-time radio host CJ Morgan, who died earlier this week, for a traditional New Orleans sendoff.
African-American law enforcement officials from the United States and different parts of the world gathered in New Orleans Wednesday for a memorial march through Central City.
With a new set of short term rental rules and regulations, many are eager to see them enforced. But first, some city council members want to make sure the money set aside for enforcement is actually being spent on it.
The family home is something Lance Rodney has helped his father, Ernest care for and maintain for years. He hoped to keep it in their family for generations to come.
Neighbors contacted the FOX 8 Defenders for help dealing with 18-wheelers parked in their neighborhood. Now, the mayor and a city councilwoman are taking action.
The attorney who filed a lawsuit against the NFL regarding the now-infamous “NOLA No-Call" is defending his efforts to push the suit through the court, even as the Saints side with the league.
The Northshore Human Society pulled off a massive animal rescue Saturday morning (Aug. 10), after 50 dogs were displaced when a makeshift shelter in rural St. Helena Parish closed down.
City Council must make a decision on two ordinances that would change New Orleans’ zoning laws Thursday (Aug. 8), bringing in new rules for short-term rentals. But, there might be some last minute proposals that could complicate the vote.
The mayor’s office kicked off an affordable housing tour Wednesday (Aug. 70, as part of an effort to engage the community in the conversation towards more affordable housing in the city.
Mental health experts and community leaders are hosting a free seminar at the Corpus Christi Community Center on Friday (Aug. 9), to discuss ways to better prepared before a storm.
His mother always encouraged him to draw and paint pictures. Now, a Donaldsonville folk artist is using his work to preserve the stories she told him, decades ago.
With the 2020 quadrennial assessments, homes are seeing double and triple their previous value, a local realtor fears those higher property taxes may keep potential homeowners from buying in New Orleans.
People across the country feel the heartache in El Paso, Dayton and Gilroy, including those here in the New Orleans metro area. But, they’re not just mourning the loss of over two dozen lives, they’re asking questions and looking for answers.
Homeowners across New Orleans who are opening their 2020 property assessments are shocked at the numbers inside, but Sen. J.P. Morrell says relief could be on the horizon.
The unique blend of rock and roll music known as swamp pop grew popular in the dance halls of south Louisiana and managed to score a few top hits in the 1950s and 1960s.
Councilwoman Cyndi Nguyen said she understands concern among citizens is growing regarding an increase in their property taxes, and she said she's worried too.
Many residents across New Orleans are angry after being notified their property values are twice -- sometimes three times -- the original appraisal quote.
She doesn't go to LSU anymore and she doesn't even live in Louisiana anymore, but Ginger Burk is tired of seeing how bad the LSU library looks. She's started a GoFundMe campaign page on her own, hoping to raise money for a new library.
The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office and The Office of East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore partnered to host an event where community members can exchange guns for gas.
The former Warwick Hotel has been sitting abandoned in the heart of the Central Business District since Hurricane Katrina. But now, after more than a decade of falling into blight, the 12-story building is finally up for renovation.
The Aquaculture Protection Act could reimburse fishermen for up to 85 percent of losses suffered from events out of their control, such as spillway openings
With more sightings of a pack of coyotes roaming the Irish Channel, one resident said the animals are not afraid of humans. And, she said the neighborhood is being told they'll have to pay out of pocket for their removal -- possibly costing $8,000.
A Louisiana swamp has become an adventure destination for teenage scouts from across the country to take a deep into the Atchafalaya Basin for a week of paddling, camping and discovery at Swamp Base.
Ochsner Health System awarded recent Xavier University of Louisiana graduate Sarah Bertrand its inaugural Ochsner Health System Medical School Scholarship for LSU Health Shreveport – School of Medicine - which will cover cost of tuition and fees for her to attend the four-year medical school program
