Gina Swanson

There was a special connection with the music of Frankie Beverly, so the 6 Ward Steppers gave him a sendoff that only New Orleans could.

From the Tokyo Olympics four years ago to the Paris Games, we have seen more open conversations about mental health.

Entergy is investing 20 million dollars in Historically Black Colleges and Universities over the next 10 years, all to benefit HBCUs in their service area of Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and Texas.

34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

As Father’s Day is approaching, a forever family is making headlines across the country.Meet the Smith family: Taveon, 12; Ireon, who is soon to be 11; Tayvon, who just turned 10; and Pappa J.The foursome has felt like family from the beginning but single father Jason Smith made it official two years ago, adopting the brothers he had been fostering.A life-altering decision for Smith and the boys after a life-changing moment.“I lost my dad January 30th, 2021,” Smith said. “I felt a little, I felt…

Toups Meatery planning for 60,000 meals to address food insecurity

It’s prom season. Students and parents often spend months and lots of money planning for the perfect night. For some students who purchased custom gowns with “Ashley Ireyon Designs,” the night turned out to be a disaster. Many students arrived at her sewing studio in Chalmette only to find their gowns incomplete or in pieces. Parents tell us they paid months in advance and have never had any issues using her design service in the past. When WDSU arrived, there was fabric, frayed nerves and esca…

The show is currently touring the U.S. and Canada

In the years since the pandemic we have seen first-hand just how much we depend on the uninterrupted flow of goods and services. Logistics is a multibillion-dollar industry. We introduce you to a local woman who oversees a lot of moving parts.“I’m responsible for the day-to-day execution. I’m responsible for material arriving via vessel, barge, rail, truck or containerized. We do everything here,” said Amanda England, director of logistics at T. Parker Host in Avondale. It’s a fast-paced, high-p…

Urban South Brewery is marking its 8th anniversary with a big bash celebrating exceptional brews and fostering community culture. This milestone event will be an exciting day featuring live music by Big in the 90s, dance performances by the Flamingeauxs Dance Krew, NOLA Motorsports racing simulator and NOLA games on wheels will be on site. For those seeking a more unique experience, Urban South Brewery will introduce a Special Driftee Release: THC Hop Water. This crisp sparkling water lightly ho…