The celebration of life is one of the largest seen for an honorary New Orleanian. Though the lead singer is gone, New Orleans will never truly let him go.
WWL Louisiana Evening Anchor Charisse Gibson caught up with Pauley and the CBS Sunday Morning Crew to find out why the Crescent City was this year's choice.
The location on Chef Menteur Highway is just one of 10 grocery stores acquired by Rouses after Southeastern Grocers announced plans to leave Louisiana.
The addition to the Essence Fest experience includes a main stage, podcast education hub and three studios where creators will record live throughout the weekend.