Lauren McCoy

New Orleans

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

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Remembering the true meaning of Memorial Day at Chalmette National Cemetery

2 weeks ago | fox8live.com | Lauren McCoy

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Just off West St. Bernard Highway, nestled beside the historic Chalmette Battlefield, lies a solemn place of remembrance. Rows and rows of headstones, each one a silent testament to service and sacrifice. Among them is grave No. 12,624, the final resting place of United States Colored Troops veteran Russell Everett.
Metairie family credits Ochsner team for son’s recovery from heart defect

1 month ago | fox8live.com | Lauren McCoy

METAIRIE, La. (WVUE) - At Abigail Reller Art Studio in Metairie, paint covers the walls, the floors are splattered and 4-year-old Thomas Reller is usually the one doing the dancing. His parents Abigail and Aaron Reller say every spin, jump and laugh is a miracle. Before he was born, Thomas was diagnosed with a life-threatening congenital heart defect. “During the anatomy scan, they were kind of spending a long time on the heart,” Abigail Reller said.
Ochsner to break ground on new Gayle and Tom Benson Children’s Hospital

1 month ago | wlox.com | Lauren McCoy

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Ochsner Health will break ground Tuesday (April 29) on a new 343,000-square-foot facility for its Children’s Hospital, made possible by a major donation from philanthropist Gayle Benson. The expansion, located on the hospital’s sprawling Jefferson Highway campus, is being described as transformational for pediatric care in the region.
Ochsner to break ground on new Gayle and Tom Benson Children’s Hospital

1 month ago | fox8live.com | Lauren McCoy

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Ochsner Health will break ground Tuesday (April 29) on a new 343,000-square-foot facility for its Children’s Hospital, made possible by a major donation from philanthropist Gayle Benson. The expansion, located on the hospital’s sprawling Jefferson Highway campus, is being described as transformational for pediatric care in the region.
101-year-old New Orleans Veteran talks faith, WWII after celebrating birthday

1 month ago | fox8live.com | Lauren McCoy

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Music fills Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in the Lower Ninth Ward every Sunday. On most Sundays, you will find 101-year-old Edgar Crawford sitting amongst the congregation. “I’ve been here forever...” Crawford said. “I’ve been here longer than anybody else in here.”Crawford is one of the oldest souls in this church, and some would say the brightest light. “It’s just the whole atmosphere. Everybody’s so friendly, wholesome...
Coast Guard Veteran helps fellow service members through bees

Jan 9, 2025 | fox5vegas.com | Lauren McCoy

(InvestigateTV) — A beehive is a well-functioning system with thousands of members working together, similar to the military. However, these troops consist of worker bees and drones, and instead of a general, they have a queen. In Louisiana, bees work on a 50-acre apiary and blueberry farm run by Coast Guard Veteran Cheri Ben-Iesau. “It started with the bees. We only have 27 hives, and we plan to slowly increase that,” Ben-Iesau said. “When I retired, I started gardening full-time.
Thanksgiving Weekend Guide to Family Fun!

Nov 9, 2024 | mcdonough.macaronikid.com | Lauren McCoy

Hello Macaroni Families!In this article, you will find family friendly activities for Thanksgiving weekend, including photos with Santa, a Christmas parade, a holiday concert, tree lighting, and more!Click on the links for all the details! Check our Events Calendar for more options.
‘I will fly’: Cruise passenger says she’ll never sail again after Hurricane Milton causes chaos at sea

Oct 10, 2024 | fox5vegas.com | Lauren McCoy

GALVESTON, Texas (WVUE/Gray News) - A cruise ship passenger says she will never again take a cruise after facing turbulent conditions caused by Hurricane Milton in the Gulf of Mexico. Kim Eberhardt was aboard Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas which departed from Galveston over the weekend. But by Tuesday the ship was encountering rough seas as it attempted to navigate around the powerful storm. “It was just rocky. It was rough and rocky,” Eberhardt said.
Hispanic Heritage Month

Sep 26, 2024 | bvtack.com | Lauren McCoy |Dee Merriman

Categories: September 26, 2024 It’s Hispanic Heritage Month which means it’s time for BVU students, faculty, staff, and community members to come together and celebrate different cultures! BVU has already hosted a pupusas-making class along with a special edition of bingo! About the Contributors Hi, I’m Lauren McCoy, I’m a senior from Kansas City. I’m a digital media major, graphic design minor, and I stand by my passion for design and presentation.
Local Veterans First: U.S. Army Reserve Major General breaks glass ceiling with recent promotion

Aug 15, 2024 | fox8live.com | Lauren McCoy

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - It was a moment when many across Louisiana and the nation wondered, “Who is she?”President Joe Biden introduced us to U.S. Army Reserve Major General Ana Carter right after the Commander-in-chief honored her during his visit to New Orleans. The President invited her to Air Force One to pin her second star Tuesday. “Two words: proud and grateful,” Major General Carter explained. Then, the National World War II Museum held an official ceremony marking this major milestone.