Bun Choum

6 days ago | wdsu.com | Bun Choum

A prominent New Orleans real estate developer and philanthropist, Joe Canizaro, has died at the age of 88. Several Louisiana state and local leaders shared their condolences on social media Saturday. Governor Jeff Landry honored Canizaro in a heartfelt post on X, saying, "Joe Canizaro was a legendary builder, developer, and philanthropist, but an even better person. It seemed everything he touched turned to success! His vision and craft shaped the New Orleans we have all come to love.

1 week ago | wdsu.com | Bun Choum

SOME ARE IN MY HOUSE. THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE. HEY, THIS MORNING, BIG HEADLINE FOR YOU. IF YOU’RE JUST WAKING UP, HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. IT’S HOT. IT’S GOING TO BE HOT TODAY. TOMORROW. JUST HOT HERE ON OUT TODAY. IT’S ALSO THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER. IN CASE YOU DIDN’T KNOW. BUT LOOK AT THIS. GOT HEAT ALERTS ALL THE WAY FROM US. ALL THE WAY UP TO CANADA. JUST ABOUT NEW ENGLAND AS WELL. THIS ALSO INCLUDES PORTIONS OF OMAHA, TOO. BUT LET ME START AT HOME FIRST.

2 weeks ago | wdsu.com | Bun Choum

More charges have been filed against a man accused in the murder of a Kansas City reporter during Super Bowl week in New Orleans.Rickey White, 34, now faces over a dozen additional charges, including access device fraud, conspiracy to commit theft, identity theft, money laundering, and theft of $1,000 to $4,999.

2 weeks ago | wdsu.com | Bun Choum

Blue Bayou Waterpark is gearing up for a splashy return next spring. On Tuesday, Leisure Sports, a Louisiana-based company, announced plans to reopen the beloved Baton Rouge waterpark in 2026 under new ownership and a fresh brand. The park will operate as part of the company’s Soak’n Fun brand. "We're excited to introduce the Soak’n Fun experience to Baton Rouge," said Glenn Haggerty, managing partner at Leisure Sports.

2 weeks ago | wdsu.com | Bun Choum

A brand-new virtual reality adventure has landed in New Orleans. It’s ready to take you on trips outside the crescent city without having to event step foot in a plane or car.Zero Latency VR just opened its latest location on Saint Joseph Street in the Central Business District.This exciting venue offers wire-free virtual reality experiences, where groups of up to eight players can team up to explore incredible, immersive worlds together.