Meg Gatto
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Recent articles by Meg:
Violent crime wreaks mental havoc on victims
Carjackings, armed robberies, and murders are happening at an alarming rate in New Orleans and sometimes the crimes can have more than just physical ramifications. → Read More
NOPD losing another top cop; Sources say Deputy Superintendent Paul Noel heading to Knoxville as chief
Paul Noel, a 25-year veteran of the New Orleans Police Department, is expected to be named the new police chief in Knoxville, Tenn. → Read More
Family of woman brutally murdered in Mid City carjacking preparing to meet with D.A.’s office
Two weeks after Linda Frickey, 73, was dragged to death in a brutal Mid City carjacking, her family is preparing to meet with the district attorney’s office and they are looking for answers. → Read More
North Shore mom breaking barriers in the gym
A mother’s love knows no bounds. After receiving the surprise of a lifetime, one Northshore mom decided to dedicate her time to helping others. And it all begins in the gym. → Read More
Yorkie returned to owner after being snatched in French Quarter
Thunder the Boy Wonder was returned to his owner after thieves snatched him 10 days ago. → Read More
Lawmaker drafting legislation to address placement of whole home generators
A state representative wants to pass a new law to keep people safe from carbon monoxide, after our reports exposed how alarming levels of the odorless, colorless gas got into people's homes following Hurricane Ida. → Read More
St. Tammany official wants law changed pertaining to generator placement
The man in charge of permits for St. Tammany Parish wants to change parish law, to protect homeowners from dangerous carbon monoxide gases, after we detailed the problems following Hurricane Ida. Now, more people tell us they too had the dangerous chemicals seep into their homes. → Read More
Baton Rouge nurse on a personal mission to save lives amid the pandemic
A Baton Rouge woman is on a mission to get people vaccinated against Covid-19. For Carla Brown, this mission, is personal, saving lives. → Read More
Northshore teen and her mom urge vaccinations after battle with COVID
A healthy 15-year-old on the North Shore contracts COVID-19, leaving her incredibly ill for over a week. Now, her mom has a powerful message for those debating if they should vaccinate their kids. → Read More
Couple visiting New Orleans robbed inside Marriott hotel room
A couple in town for a convention says they woke up to find a burglar inside their Marriott hotel room over the weekend. → Read More
French Quarter residents concerned about safety amid sidewalk project
Neighbors call a sidewalk repair project in the French Quarter, a nightmare. In a FOX 8 Defenders report, they explain why they’re so upset as the work has halted with huge holes left behind. → Read More
The ties that bind: Long lost cousins find out they have been in each other’s live all along
A chance call five months ago changed the lives of two Northshore families. → Read More
Mount Carmel grad on the verge of winning worldwide baking competition
A Mount Carmel and LSU grad is within reach of beating out some 20,000 other people to be declared the greatest baker. Baleigh Callaghan credits the power of social media and a creative mind, for helping her get this far. → Read More
Local family extra thankful after daughter finishes cancer treatment
On this holiday, one local family is extra thankful. → Read More
Businesses learning to make it work amid pandemic
While the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on many businesses, some are actually thriving right now. Whether it’s because they’ve got a commodity that people want or they’ve adjusted their business model to fit this new world, they’re making it work. → Read More
Dedicated group of people provide critical lifeline for seniors amid pandemic
When the pandemic began, it threatened a critical lifeline for so many seniors in our area. But thanks to a special group of people, the elderly didn't go hungry. → Read More
9-year-old testifies before lawmakers after controversial BB gun suspension in virtual class
The Jefferson Parish nine-year-old who was suspended from school for having a BB gun in his home, testified before lawmakers in Baton Rouge Wednesday morning. → Read More
Vandals cause thousands of dollars worth of damage at City Park
Vandals cause thousands of dollars worth of damage at City Park → Read More
New Orleans 311 hotline slammed with reports of non-compliant businesses
As COVID-19 cases across New Orleans continue to rise, the city’s 311 helpline to report non-compliant businesses, is slammed. → Read More
Four candidates vie for Orleans District Attorney’s seat
With the announcement that Orleans District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro is retiring, focus now shifts to the four candidates who qualified to take over his seat.With just 100 days until election day, FOX 8 political analyst Mike Sherman says the race is about to heat up, quickly. → Read More