Since St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday during lent, Archbishop Gregory Aymond has given the ok for Catholics in the Archdiocese of New Orleans to eat meat, with strings attached.
The Mobile Leprechaun turns 11
March 12, 2017 by
This month marks 11 years since one of the best (and one of the first) viral videos off all time was born. It’s hard to believe that much time has passed.
Celebrating National Oreo Day with exciting trivia
March 7, 2017 by
I couldn’t let National Oreo Day go by without recognizing the cookie’s greatness. Fletcher Mackel wasn’t impressed.
A look back at Adrianna Hopkins’ two years at WDSU
March 6, 2017 by
Adrianna Hopkins left WDSU on Friday after 2+ years at the station. We had a lot of great times on air and off. These are some of our “best” moments.
Reddit user posts pronunciation list for Louisiana last names
January 17, 2017 by
Who hasn’t struggled with a Louisiana last name? A user of the social news aggregation site Reddit recently posted a list with some of the more difficult-to-pronounce last names.
Retired firefighter’s hilarious obituary goes viral
August 11, 2016 by
William Ziegler, a former firefighter with the New Orleans Fire Department, left the world with a bang a couple of weeks ago thanks to his colorful obituary.
In-depth: The best #WrongScottWalker ever
July 21, 2016 by
I expected a few misdirected, angry tweets targeting me, the wrong Scott Walker, but last night was unlike any other for me on social media.
WDSU staff up for 21 Press Club awards
June 21, 2016 by
The winners will be announced July 9 at the Excellence in Journalism Awards Gala.
‘GLEASON’ trailer released; film opens locally July 29
June 17, 2016 by
The eye-opening film will play in New Orleans at Canal Place and The Palace in Elmwood.
Steve Gleason stories honored with Murrow, National Headliner and Gabriel awards
April 23, 2016 by
When I set out to do a couple of stories on former Saint Steve Gleason’s battle with ALS, the ultimate goal was never about winning awards.
The Mobile Leprechaun turns 10! Here’s the annual backstory…
March 13, 2016 by
Wow. Has it really been 10 years since the legend of the Mobile Leprechaun was born?
Steve Gleason: The Journey
March 12, 2016 by
The 30-minute special that aired on WDSU-TV (video inside) includes footage and interviews with Scott Fujita, Drew and Brittany Brees, Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready, Steve and Michel Gleason and more.
Steve Gleason: From ALS diagnosis to the Sundance Film Festival
February 5, 2016 by
A 30-minute special on Gleason’s trek to Sundance will air on WDSU Feb. 29.
Our final story from Sundance: ‘GLEASON’ debut packs in 500+ people
January 26, 2016 by
Steve Gleason’s film debuted on January 23rd at the Sundance Film Festival. The premiere was sold out for weeks and the reviews have been outstanding.
Video: Steve Gleason on the red carpet at the Sundance premiere of ‘GLEASON’
January 26, 2016 by
Saints quarterback Drew Brees and former Saints Scott Fujita and Eric Johnson joined Steve at the red carpet event in Park City, Utah.
