Olivia Vidal

It really is raining all day, isn’t it

Caught up with Dion Dawkins- left tackle for the Buffalo Bills at the NFL Play 60 Kids Day! He’s helping teach local students the importance of knowing CPR. #SuperBowl  #NewOrleans @fox8live.com

Lawrence Taylor is in town for the big game! With a cigar in hand, he’s ready to play golf and enjoy some gumbo! #SuperBowlLIX  #NewOrleans @fox8live.com

Boil Water Advisories in New Orleans Metro Area Several areas are still dealing with water problems due to the winter storm.

Here is an updated list of area-wide boil water advisories: www.fox8live.com/2025/01/26/b...

The ENTIRE east bank in New Orleans is under a boil water advisory. The Sewerage & Water Board says a power surge at the Carrollton Water Treatment plant caused the water pressure to drop. This as the city prepares for the Super Bowl in two weeks. @fox8live.com

Mississippi Sea Wolves assistant coach Jay Croop discusses viral Canal Street skating video As many people in the south were stunned by the scenes of record snowfall, minor league hockey legend Jay Croop was right at home.

I didn't think my little social media video would get THIS MUCH attention! Certainly a memorable moment! :)
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PKG: 2025 Snow Day in New Orleans, Pt. 2 YouTube video by Olivia Vidal

Tourists made the most of the snow covered French Quarter too! youtu.be/vod_X2IJ5-Y

PKG: 2025 Snow Day in New Orleans, Pt.1 YouTube video by Olivia Vidal

Here is my story recapping the snow day in the French Quarter. ❄️>>> youtu.be/g5rKN7YLv4U

Canal St. is frozen over in downtown New Orleans. Came across this hockey player Tuesday night taking advantage of the wild weather situation. @fox8live.com

Canal St. frozen over.

Cafe du Monde was closed. But some neighborhood bars— like Molly’s at the Market, opened its doors to let residents and trapped tourists “warm up” 😉

The Night King himself letting us know winter has arrived to New Orleans. 🤣

St. Louis Cathedral at some points was barely visible in near whiteout conditions.

Capturing the historic snowfall in New Orleans was pure magic. Here are just a few of the things we found:

Hello Blue Sky! Sorry for abandoning you during the snow storm! Frozen fingers and batteries running on fumes. Here’s a pic of me and @fox8live.com Chief photog Steve Wolfram! We hiked all over the French Quarter in the snow for 12 hours on Tuesday. ❄️

Conan O'Brien is pictured wearing a blue dress shirt and brown leather jacket, looking into the camera. A headline reads: "Conan O’Brien to Receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor" Photo by Adali Schell for The New York Times

Conan O’Brien will be awarded the 26th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in March, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced Thursday. nyti.ms/42hpHCV

President-elect Donald Trump receives no jail time or penalties in sentence for hush money conviction.

Follow live updates: cnn.it/3DPrkh8

One of the strongest labor markets in US history just ended 2024 with a bang | CNN Business The US economy closed out 2024 with another month of massive job growth, adding 256,000 positions in December.

BREAKING: The US economy closed out 2024 with a bang, adding 256,000 jobs last month, a far bigger gain than economists expected

Live updates: All five living presidents attend Jimmy Carter’s funeral service in Washington Former President Jimmy Carter's body is being moved from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington National Cathedral prior to his state funeral. All five living presidents are in attendance.

Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, is being honored with the pageantry of a state funeral in the nation’s capital. Follow live updates.

A gorgeous sunrise over the French Quarter. @fox8live.com

People feel the call to give back after Wednesday’s attacks— and that’s by giving blood. Many are still recovering from severe injuries in the hospital. @fox8live.com #NewOrleans

14 wooden crosses on Canal St.
9 showing the names and images of the known victims.
5 are still unknown. #NewOrleans @fox8live.com

How world leaders are reacting to Jimmy Carter’s death | CNN World leaders have offered their condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away Sunday at the age of 100.

World leaders have offered their condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away Sunday at the age of 100.

President Joe Biden honored his “dear friend” Jimmy Carter in a lengthy statement released Sunday shortly after the former president’s passing in Georgia.

Biden called Carter an “extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian.”

Read more: cnn.it/4jaznp5

I was lucky enough to visit former president Jimmy Carter’s hometown of Plains, GA, while in college.
I attended his bible study at his church…
Just a small town peanut farmer… who stayed true to himself. That’s something to admire. May he rest in peace.

🚨TORNADO WARNING>> This is for eastern portions of St. Tammany in the HWY 41/rural Hickory area. FIND SHELTER NOW. Watch Fox8 weather app for updates. @fox8live.com

🚨DENSE FOG ADVISORY>>> Until 10 a.m. for portions of SELA and southern Mississippi. #NewOrleans @fox8live.com

An interesting clinical trial>>> Personalized mRNA vaccine targets melanoma. "... This design of the personalized cancer vaccine will inform the immune system to attack and destroy only the tumor cells." trials.modernatx.com/study/?id=mR...

Keeping organ music alive: Local musicians fill churches with classic music

It's music many are exposed to typically in religious settings and during the holidays.
But some fear it's a dying art.
I introduce you to the ones who are keeping organ music alive.
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UPDATE from Causeway Police>>> Southbound is about to open up fully for rush hour; cones are being picked up SOUTHBOUND ONLY for that reason. Police will do a convoy in the southbound. Northbound will remain one lane only.