On the Road: Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo
July 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I’m heading down to Grand Isle to cover the Tarpon Rodeo, which was cancelled last year for the first time in its long history because of the BP oil spill. There’s a ton of excitement on the island for the big return because it’s about more than just fishing. It’s about community and resilience and […]
Grand Isle: The Beach
April 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Grand Isle: Oil Spill Anniversary Coverage
April 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Grand Isle, LA – We’re set up at the Bridge Side Marina, getting ready to broadcast the majority of our 4, 5 and 6 p.m. newscasts live from here. As we pulled up to the marina, Gov. Jindal was addressing the media. Then Parish Presidents Young, Nungesser and Taffaro took their turns. Grand Isle mayor […]
Today at 5 on WDSU: Return to Grand Isle
February 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Today on WDSU News at 5, we’ll air my return to Grand Isle report to see how the BP oil spill’s hardest-hit community is coping nearly a year later and look at renewed optimism on the island heading into this tourist season. Below is a slideshow from the visit three weeks ago.
Grand Isle Photos
July 25, 2010 By 1 Comment
Live broadcast from the Island Aid Festival on Friday, July 23rd.
Live @ Island Aid 2010
July 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Back to Grand Isle
July 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Video: Back to Grand Isle Beach
June 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
On Tuesday, photographer Nigel Woodberry and I went back to Grand Isle beach to see if anything had changed since our run-in last Friday with Talon Security, the beach watchdogs for BP. To our surprise, things had changed dramatically.
Thursday Coverage Notes and BP
June 10, 2010 By 6 Comments
