Arielle Brumfield

Los Angeles, New Orleans

News Anchor and Reporter at WDSU-TV (New Orleans, LA)

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Articles

Irish Channel residents frustrated by delayed water quality alert

2 days ago | wdsu.com | Arielle Brumfield

Residents in New Orleans' Irish Channel are upset after receiving delayed notifications from the Sewerage and Water Board about a water quality violation that occurred during a January freeze."I think they kind of dragged their feet on this and I'm very disappointed," resident Stephen Defilippis said, expressing frustration after letters from the Sewerage and Water Board highlighted a concern that some believe should have been addressed months ago.
New Orleans power outage probe, MISO grilled by city council

3 days ago | wdsu.com | Arielle Brumfield

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) was questioned by New Orleans city council members on Tuesday after a massive power outage during Memorial Day weekend left hundreds of thousands without electricity.MISO walking city council leader through their decisions and plans moving forward as they seek solutions to prevent future incidents.
Mother recounts harrowing Mother's Day incident, in need of help

3 weeks ago | kesq.com | Arielle Brumfield

By Arielle Brumfield Click here for updates on this story CHALMETTE, Louisiana ( WDSU) - News details are unfolding in a Mother's Day family feud at a Chalmette motel, where a 16-year-old is accused of shooting and killing his father after an argument between his parents turned physical. The family is now in need of resources and support as they rebuild.
Mother recounts harrowing Mother's Day incident in Chalmette, in need of help

3 weeks ago | wdsu.com | Arielle Brumfield

News details are unfolding in a Mother's Day family feud at a Chalmette motel, where a 16-year-old is accused of shooting and killing his father after an argument between his parents turned physical. The family is now in need of resources and support as they rebuild. Nichole Russell says she and her children are fortunate to be alive after her husband was fatally shot by their 16-year-old son during a domestic violence incident in Chalmette.
Denka suspends rubber production; St. John residents claim it was hazardous

3 weeks ago | wdsu.com | Arielle Brumfield

Residents who live in the River Parishes say the indefinite stop of production of a chemical plant in St. John the Baptist Parish is a step in the right direction.Denka Company Limited announced its decision to stop the production of chloroprene rubber due to a fiscal loss, the cost of production and staffing shortages.The company also says it is having difficulty reducing emissions in the area.
New Orleans family seeks answers after hit-and-run leaves husband on life support

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Arielle Brumfield

Charlotte Tebbe-Crump is hoping for a miracle as her husband, Melvin Crump, remains on life support following a hit-and-run incident in New Orleans. Melvin Crump was on his way home from work on April 28, riding his scooter, when he was struck by a car near Norman C. Francis and the Lafitte Greenway. "We don't know what the future will look like or how much damage his brain will have when he comes out of it, if he comes out of it," Charlotte Tebbe-Crump said.
French Quarter businesses to close early for Cinco De Mayo

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Arielle Brumfield

Some French Quarter businesses are making changes right now ahead of Cinco de Mayo. It follows that the mass shooting that happened as French Quarter Fest ended two weeks ago, and as business owners say, there was a shooting during the holiday weekend a year ago. Felipe's Taqueria on North Peters Street are planning to close earlier than usual on Cinco de Mayo at 6 p.m. earlier than their 11 p.m. closing time.
Louisiana sees rise in whooping cough cases

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Arielle Brumfield

LEADERS CONCERNED RIGHT NOW AS PERTUSSIS IS ON THE RISE HERE IN LOUISIANA. THAT’S RIGHT. AND WHEN IT COMES TO PERTUSSIS, COMMONLY KNOWN AS WHOOPING COUGH, WE’VE ALREADY SURPASSED THE NUMBER OF CASES WE HAD LAST YEAR. WDSU REPORTER ARIELLE BRUMFIELD JOINS US LIVE WITH WHAT DOCTORS SAY IS LEADING TO THIS SPIKE. ARIELLE. WELL, GUYS, DOCTORS SAY THE RISE IS ATTRIBUTED TO A REDUCTION OF VACCINATIONS AGAINST PERTUSSIS AND REALLY OTHER ILLNESSES AS WELL.
Maypop, MoPHO set to close early May

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Arielle Brumfield

I’LL BE ON IT AT THOSE PICKS OUT THERE FOR SHARIF. ALL RIGHT, LISTEN, Y’ALL. TWO POPULAR NEW ORLEANS RESTAURANTS CLOSING THEIR DOORS AFTER THE OWNER SAYS THAT THEY HAVE DEALT WITH A SERIES OF SETBACKS. MOFO IN MID-CITY AND MAY POP IN THE CBD. THEY ARE BOTH SET TO CLOSE MAY 4TH. WDSU REPORTER ARIELLE BRUMFIELD IS LIVE. SHE SPOKE TO THE OWNER ABOUT THE CHALLENGES AND WHAT COMES NEXT. ARIELLE. WELL, YEAH.
Jefferson Parish officials say flooding was due to excessive rain, slow drainage

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Arielle Brumfield

A rain storm in Terrytown Monday evening caused significant flooding for the area leading to a major loss of sales for many businesses. George Lafargue Jr., the owner of George's Produce Co., a Creole farmers market on Terry Parkway, was one of the businesses affected. "Unbelievable round here yesterday, we been right here 30 years and the street never been like that," Lafargue said.