Alyssa Curtis

New Orleans

Multiskilled Journalist at WUPL-TV (New Orleans, LA)

Multiskilled Journalist at WWL-TV (New Orleans, LA)

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New Orleans restaurants brace for possible TikTok ban | wwltv.com

Jan 16, 2025 | wwltv.com | Alyssa Curtis

New Orleans business owners say TikTok has changed their lives for free. Now they are bracing for the Supreme court ban
At least two Louisiana teens charged with crimes were supposed to be electronically monitored

Jul 12, 2024 | nola.com | Alyssa Curtis

Days after political leaders criticized the juvenile ankle monitoring system, in response to a teen killing a woman in the French quarter – WWL Louisiana obtained information showing more teens were able to commit crimes when they were supposed to be monitored electronically.
New bill could change child labor laws | wwltv.com

Apr 19, 2024 | wwltv.com | Alyssa Curtis

The bill passed through Committee 10 to three and is now headed to the full house.
New Orleans school bus transporting students gets stuck sinking pothole in Dixon area

Jan 10, 2024 | nola.com | Alyssa Curtis

It was a shocking commute to school for some students Tuesday morning when their school bus got stuck in a pothole. A source told WWL Louisiana the school bus driver drove over a pothole at the intersection of Peach St and General Ogden, but instead of just feeling a little bump, the bus couldn't move. They said the pothole collapsed even more and swallowed the tire. Thankfully, no one was hurt.
Broken traffic light at busy New Orleans intersection a 'fundamental problem,' city official says

Dec 14, 2023 | nola.com | Alyssa Curtis

City Council President J.P. Morrell said Wednesday the broken traffic signals at the intersection of Louisiana and South Claiborne avenues need to be fixed as soon as possible. Morrell called the issue located at the convergence of five New Orleans neighborhoods a "fundamental problem" and questioned why the problem has not been prioritized by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
Will Angel Reese play in the Tigers' next game?

Nov 21, 2023 | wltx.com | Alyssa Curtis

LSU women's basketball fans have been wondering where is Angel Reese? After stealing Louisiana's hearts by leading LSU to victory, the forward hasn't had the best start to this season. The last time Reese suited up was on Tuesday, Nov.14 against Kent State. The Tigers won, but Reese only played 13 minutes and scored 11 points before Head Coach Kim Mulkey benched her. Mulkey declined to explain what happened. “I could but I won’t. Just a coach’s decision,” Mulkey said.
Republicans, Democrats assess election strategies in lieu of low Louisiana voter turnout

Oct 17, 2023 | ourcommunitynow.com | Alyssa Curtis
Mississippi River saltwater wedge worries Plaquemines Parish farmers

Sep 15, 2023 | nola.com | Alyssa Curtis

As the saltwater wedge advances up the Mississippi River, more than drinking water could be affected. Farmers in Plaquemines Parish are bracing for what’s to come. “The intrusion is just so great at the present time it’s overflowing the levee they built, and that’s where the major problem is going to affect all the , all the vegetable farmers,” said Joseph Ranatza, owner of Star Nursery in Belle Chasse.
Issues with 3 major pumps led to flooding, I-10 closure Monday

Sep 7, 2023 | nola.com | Alyssa Curtis

Inches of rain pooled under I-10 Monday and caused 30 minutes of standstill traffic. With three pumping stations right near I-10 long the Orleans, Jefferson Parish line, why did it flood? According to Sewerage and Water Board, three large pumps at DPS I-10 were not working. They say only one smaller pump was on, which was the one that’s on all the time, no matter the weather.
The Wallstreet Trapper knows a thing or two about money

Aug 16, 2023 | msn.com | Alyssa Curtis

Born and raised in New Orleans as Leon Howard, The Wallstreet Trapper is currently on a tour, using his life experiences to teach people how to be better with their money. “I always say a dollar that’s not moving is a dollar that’s losing,” he said. Tuesday, Howard had a stop in his hometown, attracting 500 people to the Orpheum. “I think when it comes to finances, whether it’s in college, they don’t know how to talk to the every day person.