Britney Dixon
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New Orleans, LA, United States
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The St. Patrick’s Day parade rolled though the Irish Channel
It’s the luck of the Irish to be in the Irish Channel for the St. Patrick’s Day parade. → Read More
Shocked by New Orleans’ food crisis, she started changing lives with a “Big Red Box”
“How could New Orleans, a city that is built on food, have a food insecurity issue?” It’s a question weighing heavy on the mind, heart, and soul of GlaveWaves owner Janie Glade. It’s also a question that has earned her a nomination for WGNO’s Remarkable Women of 2023. → Read More
Morris Bart team commissioned to help New Orleans DA
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Saturday, Morris Bart’s law office confirmed the group will be assisting the New Orleans District Attorney’s Office. According to the law group, a team from Morris Bart has been commissioned to help Jason Williams’ short-staffed office. A comment on Instagram posted by Bart said in part “we are doing something meaningful […] → Read More
New Orleans leisure club cleans up after Mardi Gras
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — One New Orleans Social Aid & Leisure Club was cleaning up St. Charles Avenue after Mardi Gras Saturday. The Laissez Boys held their annual clean-up to take care of trash, beads and other throws that wind up on the parade routes. This was the third year the group pitched in and […] → Read More
Family Gras weekend wraps up in Metairie
METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) — The Krewe of MadHatters rounded out a weekend of music, parades and fun at Jefferson Parish Family Gras. This year’s MadHatter, Vince Vance, performed Friday. Saturday, crowds gathered for Rick Springfield. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser was the grand marshal. He was accompanied by members of the USS Louisiana. Paradegoers said, they […] → Read More
Chewbacchus takes comicon to the streets
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus rolled Saturday night. The “green” krewe prides itself on homemade throws and a parade without engines. Roughly 900 members make up the sci-fi parade, including newcomers and krewe veterans. Chewbacchus is a krewe for Star Wars fanatics, cosplayers and just the all-around nerds of New Orleans. → Read More
One arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit ends in Old Metairie
The arrest was made on Metairie Avenue behind the Little Red Schoolhouse. → Read More
Majority Leader Scalise gives legislative update
Republican Majority Leader Steve Scalise visited WGNO Friday to give an update after the first week of legislative session. → Read More
New Orleans, Jefferson Parish leaders react to AED donation from Saints
Thursday, Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson announced the franchise investment in youth sports by donating defibrillators to New Orleans and Jefferson Parish Recreation Departments. → Read More
Crimson Tide and Wildcats show school spirit at Sugar Bowl
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A gloomy day in New Orleans didn’t stop the party in Champions Square. For the first time ever, Alabama and Kansas State University went head to head in the best place for a premiere matchup — the Superdome for the Allstate Sugar Bowl. “I think it’s great to be able to […] → Read More
WATCH: Capt. Woodfork sworn in as NOPD Interim Superintendent
Supt. Shaun Ferguson will take his last walk for the New Orleans Police Department Thursday and head into retirement. → Read More
Mayor Cantrell announces NOPD Interim Superintendent
Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced Capt. Michelle Woodfork will become interim superintendent of the New Orleans Police Department starting Thursday. → Read More
Preparations underway for NOLA Christmas Fest
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The stage was being set Sunday for the 2022 NOLA Christmas Fest. Christmas Fest takes up 350,000 sq. ft. of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for a family friendly festival. From rides to music to food, there’s plenty to see and do to even make you feel like you’ve left […] → Read More
Toy giveaway in St. Charles Parish helps families hit by tornadoes
NORCO, La (WGNO) — Amber Dillenkoffer hosted her second “Amber’s Reason for the Season” toy giveaway Saturday. The 19-year-old has been collecting toys around the holidays since she was 12. The past two years, Dat Dads’ Club of Luling was there to help. “We feed off her excitement,” Club member Claude Adams said. “organizes […] → Read More
Three teens shot, one killed at Bogalusa birthday party
BOGALUSA, La. (WGNO) — A 15-year-old boy died and two 14-year-olds were wounded after gunfire erupted at a birthday party Friday night, according to police. Bogalusa police said, they were called to the 800 block of Warren St. When they arrived, they found a large group of people gathered for a birthday party. According to […] → Read More
Slain Covington church worker laid to rest
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — St. Peter Catholic Church member Ruth Prats was laid to rest Saturday morning after her and Father Otis Young were brutally murdered in November. Loved ones told WGNO Saturday, they want Prats to be remembered for her faith. “Real Holy lady,” church member Rick Salter said. “She gave her whole life […] → Read More
Rep. Steve Scalise faces two challengers for November election
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — There are two candidates vying for Rep. Steve Scalise’s seat in District One. We pressed the three candidates on issues facing Louisiana homeowners. In 2022, that group of people was fortunate enough to experience a mild hurricane season. That allowed for extra time to give attention to the impacts from Hurricane […] → Read More
Health experts warn flu season already getting worse than normal
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Data from the CDC Saturday showed cases of the flu in Louisiana increased over the week prior. “We try to encourage families to come out and get protected. Especially the people that have cardiovascular conditions or diabetes,” Chloe Villavaso with Preventative Cardiovascular Nurses Association. “Those people are at risk for having […] → Read More
HURRICANE IAN: Louisiana Red Cross sends more volunteers to Fort Myers
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Hundreds of people in Fort Myers, Fla. were still staying in Red Cross shelters this weekend after Hurricane Ian damaged their homes. Saturday, Louisiana Red Cross Senior Disaster Program Manager Greg Doolittle left New Orleans to serve as a feed manager at Red Cross shelters in Fort Myers. “I think it’s […] → Read More
Kenner has potential buyer for Esplanade Mall
According to Mayor Michael Glaser, they are one step closer to a revitalized retail and residential space. → Read More