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Hurricane Ida ended what was an over 30-year run for the donut shop; now they’re back>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/28/d...

The Fox 8 Digital Desk hit the road again to check in on The Donut Hole in LaPlace! They’re back after the three years since Hurricane Ida. I caught up with the shop’s new owner Courtney Bahr and we talked about navigating a comeback. Check the interview out at fox8live.com/news/digital

Zion Williamson has 1st career triple-double, leads the Pelicans to a 124-116 victory over the Suns: RECAP>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/28/z... More on Zion>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/28/d...

This is 20-year-old Caleb Wilson from Kenner. He was a student at Southern University. He died after some sort of fraternity ritual that happened at a park in Baton Rouge. He was pledging to become a member of Omega Psi Phi.>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/27/s...

Stepping into Royal Mask, one of the oldest Mardi Gras mask shops in the French Quarter, visitors are greeted by walls adorned with vibrant, handmade creations>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/27/b...

Louisiana’s Rockefeller State Wildlife Refuge lures tens of thousands of migrating birds>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/27/l...

Interim athletic director Vince Granito said that announcement was unrelated to what he termed “an internal investigation for team rule violations.”>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/26/f...

Foul play was not suspected, but authorities did not release circumstances of their deaths and said an investigation was ongoing>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/27/g...

A tractor pulling the float was tipped onto its side on US 90 West at the Tchoupitoulas Exit>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/25/s...

Before he even steps foot in a high school hallway, colleges are calling about Bryson James>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/26/g...

At WYES this week, workers were preparing for their annual broadcast of the Rex Ball on Mardi Gras night. It’s just one of the many local productions the New Orleans public television station produces>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/26/n...

It would have provided federal protection for the 11-mile stretch in St. John the Baptist Parish known as Great River Road. The National Parks Service withdrew the area’s review after sweeping government cuts on the federal level>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/26/l...

Trey Murphy III scored 24 points, Zion Williamson added 18 and the Pelicans completed a two-game home game sweep of the San Antonio Spurs, 109-103, on Tuesday night (Feb. 25)>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/26/p...

No marching bands or dance groups for tonight’s round of parades in New Orleans. Sunday’s rainy weather forced the city to postpone the parades to tonight. Crowds still came out all throughout the route. @fox8live.com

Traffickers sometimes tattoo claims of "ownership" on victims>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/25/m...

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says Carter Owens had pornography involving juveniles under the age of 13 and content that depicted people having sex with animals when they arrested him>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/24/1...

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Nearly 40% of the federal contracts that the Trump administration claims to have canceled as part of its signature cost-cutting program aren’t expected to save the government any money, the administration’s own data shows.

The Tickfaw legend passed another milestone as No. 7 LSU rallied over No. 14 Kentucky 65-58 last night>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/24/m...

Mikaylah Williams scored 15 of her 24 points in the second half as No. 7 LSU rallied from 16 points down to beat No. 14 Kentucky 65-58 on Sunday>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/24/m...

The presumed No. 1 overall pick in the next NBA Draft continues to separate himself from the rest of his class>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/24/f...

Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style made her one of the top recording artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after, died Monday. She was 88>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/24/r...

The Fox 8 Digital Desk traveled north last week to The Cafe in Kentwood, where they cook up southern cuisine from scratch and vow to keep old techniques alive>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/21/f...

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Saints hire Brandon Staley as defensive coordinator, sources confirm>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/21/s...

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With another record cold this time of year, some farmers are prepping nightly to ensure their crops survive until morning>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/20/w...

City officials began relocating the memorial on Bourbon Street honoring the victims and survivors of the New Year’s Day terror attack Friday morning (Feb. 21)>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/21/n...

Those driving on I-10 in Mississippi may notice that the state of Mississippi’s first Buc-ee’s is nearing the finish line>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/20/b...

Deputies arrested Snow in October on two counts of first-degree murder and one count of obstruction of justice in the deaths of Chrissy Jenkins and her live-in boyfriend Christopher Hedgewood>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/19/a...

In a rare move, Louisiana Senator John Neely Kennedy broke from agreeing with Trump after the president claimed that Ukrainian aggression was the cause of the ongoing conflict with Russia>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/20/t...

We hope you're having fun at the Pink Pony Club today!

Hearing loss caused iconic songwriter Paul Simon to announce his retirement from touring six years ago. Now he's back and kicking off a new tour with back-to-back nights in New Orleans>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/19/p...

Though not official yet, sources tell Fox 8 that the Saints are finalizing a deal to make Eagles quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier their next offensive coordinator. He's the father of LSU starting QB Garrett Nussmeier>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/19/s...

Some Saints season ticket holders are at a crossroads after seeing a 15-percent increase over five years despite no postseason appearances since 2020>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/19/s...

In addition to adding Scott Tolzien, the Saints are also bringing back a key offensive staffer>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/18/s...

Ireland shot 8 of 11 from the field and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Colonels (16-11, 10-6 Southland Conference)>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/18/b...

Join us in wishing a happy 84th birthday to the Soul Queen of New Orleans! ♥️♥️♥️

St. John deputies say an argument Sunday (Feb. 16) morning turned deadly>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/17/w...

The Lions' five-game win streak ends against Will Wade and McNeese>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/18/d...

They were the more physical team from the opening kickoff, and the Gold say that wasn’t by accident>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/16/n...

It was a strong showing for the Tigers' bullpen, who never gave up a run, and only three hits>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/17/l...

The Southeastern Lady Lions have an overall record of 21-3 and stats show their defense ranks with some of the best programs in the nation>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/14/s...

A @fox8live.com investigation found that police officers in Kenner, Gretna and Westwego are listing Hispanic people as white during traffic stops. Out of 3,000+ stops involving people with the most common Hispanic surnames, police only correctly filed the ticket less than 300 times.

A new report from WalletHub finds that Louisiana and Mississippi are among the states where residents spend the highest percentage of their income on groceries>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/14/l...

CJ McCollum scored 37 of his 43 points after halftime — including 11 points in overtime — and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 140-133 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/14/m...

Icons of the 1970s and 80s Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks will headline a performance for one night in New Orleans this fall, representatives of ASM and Live Nation announced in a press conference on Thursday (Feb. 13)>> www.fox8live.com/2025/02/13/b...

Tom Fitzmorris, a beloved New Orleans food critic, author, and broadcaster whose career spanned more than five decades, died Tuesday at the age of 74 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a post on his website: www.fox8live.com/2025/02/13/r...