Lily Cummings

New Orleans

Multimedia Journalist and Reporter at WWL-TV (New Orleans, LA)

Multimedia Journalist and Reporter at WUPL-TV (New Orleans, LA)

Reporter @wwltv | Emmy + Hearst winner | @loyola_nola & @uscgouldlaw MSL alumna | she/her | Opinions are mine & retweets aren't endorsements.

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Gov. Landry calls for audit, AG investigation after jailbreak

1 month ago | wkyc.com | Lily Cummings

NEW ORLEANS — A serious breach of security at the Orleans Parish Prison has left authorities scrambling to locate seven escaped inmates, five of whom were being held on murder charges. The brazen jailbreak, which occurred early Friday morning, has ignited a firestorm of concern and calls for immediate accountability from state leaders. During a press conference held Sunday evening, Governor Jeff Landry addressed the alarming situation, vowing to uncover the details of how this happened.
Pope Leo XIV’s Grandparents lived in 7th Ward, records show

1 month ago | kare11.com | Lily Cummings

NEW ORLEANS — Pope Leo XIV made history as the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church — and now, there’s a local connection that’s making headlines in New Orleans. The newly elected pontiff, born in Chicago, has ancestral ties to the city’s historic Seventh Ward, according to genealogists at The Historic New Orleans Collection. Family historian Jari Honora said researchers sprang into action as soon as the announcement was made, curious about Cardinal Robert Prevost’s background.
NOPD: Shooting in French Quarter leaves at least 4 injured, one arrested

2 months ago | kens5.com | Lily Cummings

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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour will be good 'Karma' for New Orleans economy

Oct 21, 2024 | msn.com | Lily Cummings

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Mayor Cantrell's former bodyguard Jeffery Vappie to retire from NOPD

Jun 26, 2024 | nola.com | Lily Cummings

According to an internal memo obtained by WWL Louisiana, Jeffery Vappie is set to retire from his position with the NOPD on June 29, 2024. Officer Vappie’s retirement comes after he was removed from the Mayor’s executive security detail in April and reassigned pending the results of an internal NOPD investigation.
Abortion drugs to be classified as 'dangerous' in Louisiana

May 24, 2024 | abc10.com | Lily Cummings

LOUISIANA, USA — Louisiana is on the verge of becoming the first state in the country to reclassify two commonly used abortion drugs as controlled and dangerous substances. Dr. Smita Prasad, an assistant professor at Tulane Medical School, is an expert in addictive medicine. She believes the bill is an effort to keep the drugs out of the state. “This is really abusing how the DEA intended to schedule dangerous medications," Prasad said.
Pearl River High School senior killed in car crash | wwltv.com

May 4, 2024 | wwltv.com | Lily Cummings

Police said Helgin Guerra was killed Saturday morning.
French Quarter thefts and pickpocketing are up 70%, New Orleans police say

Mar 28, 2024 | nola.com | Lily Cummings

At the NOPD's Eighth District meeting this week, Capt. Lejon Roberts issued a warning to visitors and residents of the French Quarter — they're noticing an uptick in property thefts. Police said suspects are stealing cellphones and sending themselves money. They've also received reports of pickpocketing wallets. The Eighth District includes the French Quarter. Glade Bilby, president of French Quarter Citizens, attended the Eighth District meeting.
Officer removed from parade duty; mom wants apology after video shows push of band member

Feb 11, 2024 | kens5.com | Lily Cummings

NEW ORLEANS — An incident between a NOPD officer and an L.B. Landry student has gone viral on social media, according to the student’s mother, Tiffany Jones. Jones says her 18-year-old son, Brandon Mitchell, was marching with the L.B. Landry band on the Muses parade route Thursday evening. Mitchell and the band were near St. Charles and Canal Street, when the band came to an abrupt stop, Jones said. Video shot by a reveler shows an NOPD officer back up and bump into Mitchell.
Neighbors call for controversial Halloween display in Bucktown to be removed

Sep 19, 2023 | wtsp.com | Lily Cummings

JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — Bucktown resident, Vic Miorana, enjoys creating elaborate Halloween displays every year. He said he's been working on the display that's up now for a year. “We have a little religious theme here," Miorana said, “We wanted to make people scared, to make them a little uncomfortable.” Miorana said the display doesn't reflect the family's personal or religious beliefs.