Darryl Forges

Worlds largest turkey fry prepares for Thanksgiving

Inspire Nola hosts comedy night in New Orleans.

A former city councilman says our drainage system was once one of the best in the world, so good, in fact, that other countries would come to New Orleans to learn about our system to better theirs.

Its often called a silent killer amongst men, mental health. The numbers are alarming. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 1 in 10 men experience depression or anxiety. The study goes on to show less than half will receive treatment, and more than four times as many men, compared to women, die by suicide every year.In our series Protecting Our Peace, WDSU Anchor Darryl Forges spoke with Jonathan Everett, pastor for Rock of Ages Baptist Church, and therapist Dr. Dana…

As the Ponchatoula community honors the life of Officer Priscilla Dean who died suddenly while on duty from heart complications, some call heart disease the silent killer among women. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Doctors say the symptoms for women are vastly different compared to men. “It’s usually a shortness of breath, or minimal exertion. Shoulder pain, jaw pain. So that usually…

A popular hip-hop group in New Orleans is back in the recording studio, creating new music for longtime fans.Rapper Juvenile confirmed to WDSU that the Hot Boys are coming back together to make some new music. WDSU reached out to the rapper’s team. They said there is no word yet on when the new songs will be released.The group is made up of Juvenile, B.G., Lil Wayne and Turk. They haven’t released an album since 2003’s Let ’Em Burn.The group will also reunite at the 30th Annual Essence Fest. The…

There will be many vendors at JazzFest, selling everything from photos to special keepsakes. One vendor has been here for over thirty years and is very popular. In the French Market, in the middle of the food court, is a kiosk full of trinkets and handmade jewelry. The man behind this gem is Oscar Donahue. This all started as an accident for Oscar. he came to New Orleans to work for a nonprofit, but a few months later, the organization folded.He later taught himself how to make creative jewelry,…

A 1o-year-old New Orleans boy is trying to change the world. The work he has done so far is incredible.

Hookah Joynt owner Ryan Montague, and his cousin Keith Carroll have come together to create a safe but fun space for teenagers in New Orleans.

His election comes as residents statewide have grappled with rising natural gas, fuel, and energy costs.