Darryl Forges

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Darryl Forges

MARCH MARKS COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, COLORECTAL CANCER IS THE THIRD LEADING CAUSE OF CANCER RELATED DEATHS IN MEN AND THE FOURTH LEADING CAUSE IN WOMEN. IT’S A CAUSE NEAR AND DEAR TO TODAY’S SHOW ANCHOR CRAIG MELVIN’S HEART. HE LOST HIS BROTHER TO THE DISEASE BACK IN 2020. IT’S ONE OF THE REASONS WHY HE DESIGNED THIS PULLOVER I’M WEARING IN SOME SOCKS. WILL SHOW YOU IN JUST A MOMENT. JOINING US NOW TO TALK ALL ABOUT IT IS THE MAN HIMSELF, MR.

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Darryl Forges

Preparations are underway for the second annual Brews, Boils, and Bubbles Festival (BBB). The festival showcases the city's rich culinary and musical heritage. The festival features a variety of boiled seafood, craft beers, champagne, and live entertainment from renowned local artists. The festival is loaded with a lineup including Irvin Mayfield's BlackHouse, Kermit Ruffins, Cyril Neville, and so many more. General admission tickets start at $20, with ticketing options, and VIP experiences.

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Darryl Forges

The New Orleans Mayoral race is adding another name. Former Orleans Parish 911 Communications Director Tyrell Morris tells WDSU he's running to become the next Mayor of New Orleans. "Over the last year or so, and last couple of weeks, speaking with my family, and deep prayer, it has become clear to me that this is my time to lead the city", said Morris. As Morris tries to make his case to voters, he's also dealing with another case, in court.

2 months ago | wdsu.com | Darryl Forges

CUTS. FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH, AND ALL MONTH LONG, WDSU HAS BEEN SHARING STORIES ABOUT THE SIGNIFICANT IMPACT THE BLACK COMMUNITY HAS IN OUR AREA. AND FOR MANY, BLACK HISTORY MONTH IS NOT JUST ABOUT HONORING THE PAST, BUT ALSO PRESERVING IT. I SPOKE WITH ONE WOMAN WHO SERVES AS A KEEPER OF HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS FROM OUR ANCESTORS THAT REALLY MAKES US APPRECIATE HOW FAR WE’VE COME. I AM A PRESERVATIONIST.

2 months ago | wdsu.com | Darryl Forges

A New Orleans Black-owned businessman is well-known in the hospitality industry. Larry Morrow is making a name for himself in New Orleans circles. The Morrow name is synonymous with the hospitality industry, and Larry is the mastermind behind several restaurants and venues across the city, including Morrow's, Morrow's Steak, Sun Chong, Hide-Seek, Treehouse, Monday, and so much more. His empire is well-known not only in New Orleans but across the country.