Wild Bill Wood

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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — You don’t have to be around London Williams long to learn that she’s one of America’s best. She’s a Young Marine. A Sergeant Major, in fact. WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood found out she signed up to be a Young Marine when she was really young. She was 8 years old when she knew she wanted to be part of the national program that build’s tomorrow’s leaders today. “Being a young marine has changed me so much in my life.

1 week ago | wgno.com | Wild Bill Wood

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Want a carousel in your backyard? It can be yours, that’s if the price is right. WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood has the story from Audubon Zoo. It’s the Endangered Species Carousel at the Audubon Zoo. It was damaged and nearly destroyed by Hurricane Ida. Now, it’s packed into three shipping containers ready to be shipped out. The bidding starts at $125,000. You can place your bid on the GocDeals website.

1 week ago | wgno.com | Wild Bill Wood

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The refrigerator needs your help. The fridges all around town have food for whoever needs it. Now, you can help. WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood says it all starts with what’s called The Hotdog Safari. It starts on Friday, April 18 and continues through Monday, April 21. The Hotdog Safari is a yearly, multi-restaurant event. It’s a competition for chefs around town.

1 week ago | wgno.com | Wild Bill Wood

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — It’s Easter week in New Orleans. That means Rock of Ages Baptist Church is ready. And WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood is talking with Pastor Jonathan Everett for a look at what the church is doing this year. It starts on Wednesday, April 16 under the Claiborne Bridge with a community food drive in the afternoonThen at 7 p.m., the new Easter celebration service starts.

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PONCHATOULA, La. (WGNO) — Outstanding in her field. It’s a strawberry field where you’ll find the Louisiana Strawberry Queen. She is Alexis Lee. WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood says she’s got the questions and the answers. Alexis Lee is the top ambassador of the state’s official fruit. To go with her title, her crown and her sash, she just got the dream job. She works for the Louisiana Office of Tourism.