Thanh Truong
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Solar panels could be a key part of Louisiana's hurricane plan post-Ida
It's a pricey proposition, but considering all the suffering we’ve seen, doing the same thing over and over can cost us in other ways. → Read More
'I love my community' - small town of Edgard bands together to make it through storm aftermath
In small towns like Edgard, damages from a strong storm often seem magnified. → Read More
Many Lafourche firefighters homeless after Hurricane Ida
While firefighters work on the front lines of Hurricane Ida response, many of them also lost their homes in the storm. → Read More
'Our coast is gone' | Flooding, storm surge cause catastrophic damage to Lafitte homes
Lafitte suffered damage from Hurricane Ida on three fronts: Wind, storm surge and flooding. → Read More
'We gotta come back,' despite damage done Houma residents are determined to rebuild
We're used to dealing with certain things. Now Houma hasn't had this part of it but just in life in general. Every day is a struggle. Every day we struggle. → Read More
'Overwhelmed' - Residents returning to St. Charles hit with stark reality
Kevin Bergeron said he had 10 payments left on his house - a family home where he and his wife planned to retire. → Read More
Storm veterans in Lafourche 'waiting for the next move' amid Hurricane Ida destruction
He's lived there for 32 years and like thousands of other folks from Lafourche Parish, Matranga just beginning to figure out what to do next. → Read More
Where's the gratitude for healthcare workers during the fourth surge?
The pandemic has probably warped our sense of time, but it wasn’t too long ago when healthcare workers were saluted in spectacular fashion. → Read More
New car supply still tight due to global production cut
“They don’t have that much out here. They got used cars if you’re looking for used cars, but as far as the 2021’s, they’re going like hotcakes,” said Penny. → Read More
Pay increase proposed for New Orleans city workers
“When you make $3.13 an hour plus tips and you’re getting tipped $2 on a $35 check, that’s not enough,” said Felicia Pottinger, a server at a local Waffle House. → Read More
WWL-TV reporter remembers those he covered in Kabul and wonders what is happening to them now
Reporter Thanh Truong reflects on his time spent reporting in Afghanistan. → Read More
St. Bernard is Louisiana's fastest growing parish, according to census
"I think it’s a great opportunity for the young people to come St. Bernard Parish and be a part of it." → Read More
Mothers whose sons were killed, reaching out to help others as school starts
“In losing Jamere, I wanted to give back. I’m still fighting for justice for Jamere but also fighting for other kids. → Read More
Hundreds line up for rental assistance in New Orleans
“I think people are hopeful and I think they trust New Orleans is doing everything they can to get the funds out to them,” Marjorianna Willman. → Read More
There is a difference in how this COVID surge is being dealt with compared to the others
Previous surges came with lock downs and other restrictions. This time, with the vaccine, restrictions have been, less, restrictive. → Read More
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office teams up with mental health center
At a time when law enforcement is expected to deescalate encounters, Sheriff Smith and his deputies will team up with the NESS Center. → Read More
Even with the eviction moratorium, New Orleans faces an affordable housing crisis
Aside from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, housing in New Orleans hasn’t been this unstable in recent history. → Read More
'I don’t think people understand the gravity of the issue'
Doctors are warning Louisianans about the Delta variant responsible for the fourth COVID surge. Masking and vaccinations are offered as options to slow the spread. → Read More
More than 50,000 Louisiana families waiting for rental assistance as eviction moratorium ends
“Louisiana has been allocated over half-a-billion dollars in rental assistance. That money is just sitting in city, state and parish coffers." → Read More
Sharp rise in carjackings has citizens calling for a change in police strategy
“The women are scared. You got more women purchasing guns in this time than ever before." → Read More