Anum Siddiqui

1 week ago | wdsu.com | Anum Siddiqui

In Jefferson Parish, communities continue to diversify, with several ethnicities calling the parish home. For 50 years now, the Vietnamese community has integrated itself as a proud part of the parish's culture. An influx of migration began in the 70's during the Vietnam war. 9 Roses in Gretna is one of the first restaurants to introduce Viet-Chinese cuisine to the New Orleans area. The restaurant is run by a generation of immigrants who fled the Vietnam War.

2 weeks ago | wdsu.com | Anum Siddiqui

Families in New Orleans are anticipating cooling off at community pools this summer, but first 150 lifeguards need to be hired. The New Orleans Recreation Development Commission is looking to fill positions before the first set of pools open as early as May 31.

3 weeks ago | wdsu.com | Anum Siddiqui

LOOKING AHEAD TO COLLEGE, SOME OUTSTANDING SCHOLARS IN SAINT CHARLES PARISH ARE BEING HONORED FOR THEIR AMAZING A-C-T SCORES. THERE SHOULD BE SOMETHING IN THE WATER OVER THERE, BECAUSE MORE THAN TWO DOZEN OF THEM AT DESTREHAN HIGH SCHOOL HAVE NEAR PERFECT SCORES. WDSU ANUM SIDDIQUI WAS AT THEIR CELEBRATION TODAY WITH WHAT THEY’RE CREDITING FOR THEIR ACADEMIC BRAINPOWER. I SPOKE WITH TWO OF LOUISIANA’S TOP HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS RIGHT NOW, SCORING THE PERFECT SCORE OF A 36 ON THEIR ACT.

3 weeks ago | wdsu.com | Anum Siddiqui

Due to the high cost of eggs, families and local bakeries are preparing for an expensive Easter. According to economic experts, the cost of eggs continues to remain high as a result of the bird flu. According to Loyola New Orleans Economics professor Leo Krasnozhon, the average price of a dozen eggs is about $6. Krasnozhon said eggs sold in New Orleans are a dollar cheaper than the national average. Chef Carla Briggs is the owner of Viola's Heritage Bakery.

4 weeks ago | wdsu.com | |Anum Siddiqui

AND STATE FUNDING. ALL RIGHT. TIME IS 646. AND DEREK, I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT THE RAIN THAT COULD BE IN STORE IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS. I WANT TO TALK ABOUT RIGHT NOW AND THE WEATHER TODAY. LOOKING PRETTY GOOD OUT THERE. COULDN’T AGREE MORE. DARRYL I MEAN, LOTS OF CLEAR SKIES RIGHT NOW. TEMPERATURES ARE FEELING COMFORTABLE TOO. AND YOU KNOW, LATER TODAY IT’S GOING TO BE NICE AND SUNNY YET AGAIN WITH OVERALL TEMPERATURES STAYING PRETTY WARM.