Randi Rousseau

3 weeks ago | wdsu.com | Randi Rousseau

He was considered a rising academic star at Holy Cross High School, and now Tahj Johnson is proving that the sky is the limit for those who work hard and nourish their minds. Johnson graduated from Harvard University with a concentration in government and economics. WDSU met the bright scholar when he was just 15 years old and an eighth grader at Holy Cross. Johnson had a 5.0 GPA and would go on to be the valedictorian of his graduating class. In high school, Johnson wanted to be a neurosurgeon.

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Randi Rousseau

CALL WITH ONE OF ITSWN. TODAY, MEMBERS OF THE SAINT TAMMANY PARISH SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT HONORED ONE OF THEIRS, WHO LOST HIS LIFE IN THE LINE OF DUTY. THAT’S RIGHT. TODAY, HUNDREDS SHOWED UP FOR A CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT IN HONOR OF SERGEANT GRANT. MANDES. AND AS WDSU ANCHOR RANDY ROUSSEAU TELLS US, THE TURNOUT REPRESENTS THE MAN SERGEANT MANDES WAS AND FOREVER WILL BE. HITTING THE GREEN FOR A FALLEN BROTHER IN BLUE. WE’RE HERE TO STAND STRONG AND SUPPORT HER AND HER KIDS.

1 month ago | kvia.com | Randi Rousseau

By Randi Rousseau Click here for updates on this story    NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — A 13-year-old living with terminal brain cancer was celebrated by the New Orleans Police Department as he pursues his dream of becoming a police officer in as many cities as possible. Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer at the age of 6. DJ was given an unforgettable experience by the NOPD, including being awarded the Medal of Merit and chasing down criminals on the streets of New Orleans.

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Randi Rousseau

SENSATION, MAKING HIS DREAM A REALITY. DJ DANIELS HAS BEEN BATTLING CANCER FOR SEVERAL YEARS WITH A LOVE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT. AND TODAY, THE NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT NOT ONLY MADE HIM A MEMBER OF THE NOPD, BUT GAVE HIM A CELEBRATION LIKE NONE OTHER. IN NEW ORLEANS. IT’S A CELEBRATION OF LIFE. I WANT TO BE SURPRISED IF SOMEBODY THIS ON WORLDSTAR. 13 YEAR OLD DJ DANIEL IS ON A MISSION. ALL RIGHT, DJ, TAKE HIM ON DOWN THERE TO BECOME A POLICE OFFICER IN AS MANY CITIES AS POSSIBLE.

2 months ago | wdsu.com | Randi Rousseau

Growing up as a member of the Dooky Chase family, Nathan Haydel recounts his time in the kitchen as a kid. "We just had to drop the bag and get to drying," laughs Nathan Haydel. " Get to drying silverware."However, now the great-grandson of Dooky and Leah Chase is no longer back of the house, but rather on center stage as a principal member of the Broadway North American tour of Hamilton, which made a stop in New Orleans.