Sula Kim

New Orleans

News Anchor at WDSU-TV (New Orleans, LA)

Emmy award winning TV journalist. 4, 6 & 10pm anchor for WDSU - TV

Articles

More families are growing their own vegetables to save some green

1 week ago | wdsu.com | Sula Kim

Economic pressures are prompting more families to grow vegetables in their backyards. According to the National Gardening Association, more than 43 percent of Americans are now growing their own vegetables, a significant increase from previous years. Nina Truitt is part of that growing number of families. She said it helps save money during times of economic uncertainty. The Truitts got the idea during the COVID-19 pandemic, starting off with a small garden in the backyard of their Harvey home.
50 years after the fall of Saigon: A nation remembers, New Orleans reflects

1 week ago | wdsu.com | Sula Kim

City leaders gathered with residents of the Vietnamese community Wednesday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. The ceremony included flag raising and laying of the wreath to remember the historic day. The ceremony took place at the Vietnam War memorial and was hosted by the Saigon Commission, the Vietnamese American Community of Louisiana and VIET and SONG CDC. The 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon marks half a century since the end of the Vietnam War.
Local family combats egg-flation by growing chickens in their backyard

2 weeks ago | wdsu.com | Sula Kim

TO SKYROCKET, AND THE DEMAND FOR EGG THAT’S NOT GOING DOWN AT ALL. WELL, THE BIRD FLU OUTBREAK HAS KILLED MILLIONS OF EGG LAYING HENS, REDUCING THE EGG SUPPLY ACROSS THE COUNTRY. YEAH. AND AS FAMILIES ARE SCRAMBLING TO COMBAT RECORD HIGH PRICES, I FOUND A LOCAL FAMILY WHO DISCOVERED A WAY TO SAVE SOME MONEY. YOU CAN CALL IT THE SUNNY SIDE UP. OF EGG FLATION. THE BIRD NAMES HAVE A LARGE FAMILY AND COULD NOT KEEP UP WITH THE SOARING EGG PRICES. IT WAS NINE IN THE HOUSE.
Giving Hope for New Start at Lynhaven Retreat in Hammond

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Sula Kim

The New Orleans Mission is proud to present Rescue NOLA, an inspiring fundraising event happening on April 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Lynhaven Retreat in Hammond, LA. This unforgettable evening will support the women’s and children’s programs at Lynhaven, which provide a safe haven for 36 women and 14 mothers with their children who are escaping crisis, addiction, and homelessness.
Louisiana lawmaker proposes tax relief for seniors and veterans

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Sula Kim

WELL, SOME EXTRA TAX RELIEF COULD BE COMING TO SENIOR CITIZENS AND VETERANS. IF ONE LAWMAKER HAS HIS WAY. STATE REPRESENTATIVE ALONZO KNOX FILED A BILL TRYING TO HELP PEOPLE 65 YEARS AND OLDER, AND FOR VETERANS WITH CERTAIN DISABILITIES. HOUSE BILL 402 WOULD PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $12,500 STATE INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR THE GROUP. HE SAYS MANY OF THEM ARE ON FIXED INCOMES AND THIS WOULD HELP THEM DURING THIS TIME OF UNCERTAINTY.
Reaction to the rejection of Amendment 2 by Louisiana voters

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Sula Kim

PROPERTY OWNED BY CHURCHES AND NONPROFITS. AND, GINA, YOU KNOW, THAT WAS PART OF THE REJECTED AMENDMENT TWO THAT THEY REJECTED OVER THE WEEKEND. AND THAT, AGAIN, PART OF GOVERNOR LANDRY’S BROADER PLAN TO REFORM THE STATE’S TAX STRUCTURE. SO PART OF THE PROPOSAL WAS PASSED BY LAWMAKERS DURING A SPECIAL SESSION, YOU MAY RECALL, BUT A BIG PORTION REQUIRED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS PRESENTED TO VOTERS.
Community steps up to help sisters who survived shooting

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Sula Kim

The community is stepping up to show support for two sisters who survived a shooting.It happened January 18th, on Stephen Drive in River Ridge. Sheriff Joe Lopinto says Glen Bohne shot and killed his wife, Dung Pham and their 2-year-old daughter Amy. Family members say 13-year-old Tien was shot in the ankle and 9-year-old Lilan was shot in the stomach. She is still recovering at the hospital.
Resolution to oppose reduction of St. Tammany Council ignites heated debate

2 months ago | wdsu.com | Sula Kim

NEWS. AND ALSO AT THE MEETING TONIGHT, A HEATED DISCUSSION OVER A RESOLUTION TO OPPOSE THE REDUCTION OF PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS. THE ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN DAVID KUGEL. THE HOME RULE CHARTER COMMITTEE IS REVIEWING PARISH OPERATIONS. THEY’RE TAKING A LOOK AT THE SIZE OF THE COUNCIL AND MAY POSSIBLY MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO REDUCE IT. BUT SOME SAY THIS RESOLUTION IS PREMATURE. THIS IS GOING TO BE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT PEOPLE HAVE TO VOTE ON, WHETHER THEY WANT THEM OR NOT.
Pearl River parents, students concerned about safety after school bus fight

2 months ago | wdsu.com | Sula Kim

A fight on a school bus in Pearl River on February 17 has parents and students concerned about safety and demanding better protection measures. "They need a little more effort into protecting the children. They have metal detectors at schools and nothing for when you get on the school bus," said a concerned father, who wanted to remain anonymous. His daughter was on the bus when the fight broke out on the way to school and is still scared to get back on the bus. "Her mother has been taking her.
Jefferson Parish parade capturing the hearts of families

2 months ago | wdsu.com | Sula Kim

The Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters has grown to be a beloved parade in Jefferson Parish. This year, the route will be longer and will start at Clearview Parkway and Veterans Boulevard. With the signature Jesus float leading the way, the Mad Hatters parade will once again capture the hearts of families in Metairie. New this year is the Ark of the Covenant, right behind the Jesus float with the exact same measurements from the Old Testament.