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Events

Fried Chicken Festival announces return in October, moves to new location

Fried Chicken Festival returns to New Orleans Lakefront this weekend

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 4:25 PM CDT
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By Shan Bailey and Parker Boyd
Organizers of the National Fried Chicken Festival announced plans to return to the New Orleans Lakefront this fall from Sept. 30 to Oct. 1.

Events

Beyonce performs at Caesar's Superdome in New Orleans

Beyoncé delights New Orleans fans on Renaissance Tour

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 11:38 AM CDT
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By FOX 8 Staff
Beyoncé delivered a visually stunning performance at Caesar's Superdome in New Orleans, captivating the audience with her music and a memorable "Mute Challenge."

Heart of Louisiana

The thriving fishing village of Cheniere Caminada near present-day Grand Isle saw half of its...

Heart of Louisiana: Cheniere Caminada

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 10:08 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
The 130th anniversary of the deadly storm will be marked Oct. 1

Endymion

Sting and Flo-Rida will headline the 2024 Endymion Extravaganza

Sting, Flo-Rida to headline 2024 Endymion Extravaganza

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 7:25 PM CDT
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By FOX 8 Staff
The theme of the 2024 Endymion Parade is 'Silents Are Golden'

Events

Beyoncé Renaissance Tour

What to know ahead of Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour in New Orleans Wednesday night

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 4:24 PM CDT
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By Lester Duhé
Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour will make a stop at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Wednesday, September 27.

Events

Beignet Fest returning to City Park this fall

Beignet Fest, Alligator Festival, Westbank Heritage Fest among things to do this weekend Sept. 22 - 24

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:59 AM CDT
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By Shan Bailey
Here's a list of things happening in New Orleans and the surrounding areas this weekend from Sept. 22 - Sept. 24.

Heart of Louisiana

Covington's Alison Pelegrin last month began a two-year appointment as Louisiana's poet laureate.

Heart of Louisiana: Poet Laureate

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:07 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
Covington's Alison Pelegrin last month began a two-year appointment as Louisiana's poet laureate

Community

Bettendorf High School will host a blood drive Tuesday.

Blood Drive

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 2:38 PM CDT
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By Joshua Boyd
Blood Drive

Heart of Louisiana

Artist Kenny Hill, a bricklayer by trade, worked for years on this fanciful sculpture garden in...

Heart of Louisiana: Sculpture garden

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 10:04 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
Artist Kenny Hill started the installation in the 1980s until his eviction in 2000

Heart of Louisiana

Artist Vincent Ochello of Jean Lafitte honed his childhood artistic skills while serving a...

Heart of Louisiana: Lafitte artist

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 10:36 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
Vincent Ochello honed his artistic skills while serving prison time for aggravated burglary
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Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Cajun music and gators

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 10:01 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
Live music fills the air every other Saturday at the Gator Chateau

Community

Local Veterans First

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 10:39 AM CDT
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By Joshua Boyd
Nominate your local veteran!

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Breaking records

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 11:51 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
L.W. 'Knot' Farrington was setting land speed records in the 1960s

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Kliebert & Sons Gator Tours

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 10:27 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
The alligator and reptile attraction is along I-55 in Ponchatoula

News

Drew Brees facing off against tennis legend John McEnroe at NOLA Pickleball Festival

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 4:20 PM CDT
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By Devin Cruice
Former Saints quarterback Drew Brees says he’s in it to win it.

News

City Park announces return of popular Halloween events this fall

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 2:54 PM CDT
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By Shan Bailey
New Orleans City Park officials already announced plans to bring back two of its popular spooky events.

Events

Taylor Swift announces 3 back-to-back shows in New Orleans in 2024

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 9:08 AM CDT
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By FOX 8 Staff
Taylor Swift announced several additional dates on her Eras Tour next fall, including three back-to-back shows at the Caesar’s Superdome in October.

School

Fox 8 Back to School supply drive this Saturday

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 10:18 AM CDT
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By FOX 8 Staff
FOX 8 is partnering with the Salvation Army to collect supplies at three Walmart locations

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: French Quarter apothecary

Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 9:59 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
The New Orleans drugstore was opened in 1823 by pharmacist Louis Dufilho Jr.

Music

Tim McGraw set to perform in Biloxi

Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 9:10 AM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
The Grammy Award-winning artist is heading to the Coast next year for a stop on his “Standing Room Only" tour.

Events

New Orleans museums to offer free admission for ‘Museum Month’ this August

Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 4:14 PM CDT
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By Shan Bailey
More than two dozen New Orleans museums and cultural institutions will offer free admission during New Orleans Museum Month in August.

News

Fishermen excited for the first day of the annual Tarpon Rodeo in Grand Isle

Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 3:44 PM CDT
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By Rob Masson
The Tarpon Rodeo brings thousands to an island that’s been making a strong comeback since Hurricane Ida.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Coushatta language

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 10:34 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
Only about 200 people still speak the endangered Coushatta language of Koasati

Local

Abracadabra! New Orleans hosts its first major magicians convention in more than 20 years

Updated: Jul. 23, 2023 at 9:21 PM CDT
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By Josh Roberson
The magicians' convention includes four public performances Monday through Wednesday

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Pineville

Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 10:07 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
Pineville's City Hall was modern when it opened in 1931

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Saving the Louisiana Pine Snake

Updated: Jul. 16, 2023 at 11:20 AM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
Zoo-bred Louisiana Pine Snakes are being released into the Kisatchie National Forest

Events

Runners, walkers and bat-swinging ‘bulls’ take to streets for San Fermin in Nueva Orleans

Updated: Jul. 15, 2023 at 8:53 AM CDT
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By Ken Daley and Josh Roberson
The popular summer party event benefits two charities

Events

Monster Jam roaring back into New Orleans this weekend

Updated: Jul. 7, 2023 at 7:17 AM CDT
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By Shan Bailey
Monster Jam, the high-octane motorsports event, will roar back to New Orleans this summer at the Caesars Superdome on July 8.

Events

Fourth of July fireworks shows boom around southeast Louisiana; here’s where to watch

Updated: Jun. 26, 2023 at 6:37 PM CDT
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By Shan Bailey
We gathered this list of fireworks celebrations happening around southeast Louisiana. Check back for updates as we get them.

Events

Bret Michaels to headline 2023 Uncle Sam Jam in Metairie

Updated: Jun. 16, 2023 at 4:16 PM CDT
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By FOX 8 Staff
The event will take place on July 3 at Lafreniere Park. Admission is free for the public.

Entertainment

Tim Heidecker’s ‘The Two Tims’ Tour coming to New Orleans Aug. 3

Updated: Jun. 14, 2023 at 12:05 PM CDT
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By Jesse Brooks
Performance artist Tim Heidecker is hitting the road this summer, bringing back his ‘The Two Tims” tour featuring his satirical standup comedy act and more serious art reflected through music.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: St. Augustine Church

Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 10:12 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
St. Augustine is the first church in Louisiana built by a free person of color that served people of African descent

Events

Juvenile added to 2023 Essence Fest lineup after calling out organizers

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 11:57 AM CDT
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By Shan Bailey
New Orleans rapper Juvenile announced he will join the 2023 Essence Fest lineup after recently calling out organizers for excluding him from their 50th anniversary of hip-hop celebration.

Special Reports

New Audubon Insectarium and Aquarium reopens after $41 million renovation

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 11:39 AM CDT
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By John Snell
A $41 million renovation reimagines New Orleans riverfront attractions

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Queen Bess Island

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 10:11 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
The tiny island is barely 3 miles away from Grand Isle

Community

Four McKinley High graduates reconnect at nursing home

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 10:16 PM CDT
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By Lester Duhé
The staff at Old Jefferson Community Care Center said the women are so delighted to have found each other.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Amede Ardoin

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 10:27 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
Accordion virtuoso Amede Ardoin recorded a series of songs between 1929-34

Sponsored

New Orleans Greek Festival returns to celebrate food, culture during Memorial Day weekend

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 12:44 PM CDT
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By NOLA Weekend Staff
The 48th annual Greek Festival returns to bring a taste of Greece along the banks of Bayou St. John on the grounds of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Cajun Heritage Festival

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 10:28 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
Duck carvers will sell their creations and compete for prizes in Lockport

Entertainment

Diamond Rio to headline 2023 Tangipahoa Parish Fair

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 8:41 AM CDT
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By Jesse Brooks
The Tangipahoa Parish Fair in a social media post on Sunday (May 21) night announced that Nashville recording veterans Diamond Rio will headline their music schedule on Friday, Oct. 6.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Cammie Henry

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 12:18 AM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
Henry, who died in 1948, was a longtime owner of the Melrose Plantation in Central Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Atchafalaya Basin Swamp

Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 10:28 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
The swamp is home to around 300 species of wildlife

Community

2023 Graduates

Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 11:40 AM CDT
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By Joshua Boyd
Submit your 2023 graduate photos!

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: The town of Bunkie

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 10:10 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
A child's endearing mispronunciation led to a town's unique name

Events

Jazz Fest Food: New food items to try in 2023, where to find them

Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 2:26 PM CDT
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By Shan Bailey
Once again, festival-goers should bring their appetite to Jazz Fest but look out for several menu changes at this year’s fest.

Music

Drake, 21 Savage rescheduling New Orleans ‘It’s All a Blur’ tour date to Sept. 20

Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 7:37 AM CDT
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By Shan Bailey
Grammy Award-winning rapper Drake will make New Orleans his first stop on his upcoming “It’s All A Blur” tour with 21 Savage at the Smoothie King Center on June 16.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Colfax memorial

Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 3:21 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
White supremacists in 1873 slaughtered 100 Black citizens in Colfax, La.

Events

French Quarter Festival expects big crowds for 40th anniversary

Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 9:17 AM CDT
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By Verite News
There will be more than 20 stages of performances throughout the French Quarter from the foot of Canal Street down to Esplanade Avenue, and on Royal and Bourbon Streets.

Heart of Louisiana

Heart of Louisiana: Valentine Lake

Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 10:02 PM CDT
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By Dave McNamara
Valentine Lake is a hidden gem in Central Louisiana, located about 20 miles west of Alexandria

Sports

Thousands hit streets of New Orleans for Crescent City Classic 10K

Updated: Apr. 8, 2023 at 9:46 AM CDT
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By FOX 8 Staff
The annual Easter weekend race started in 1979 with 902 participants
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