Olivia Vidal
@oliviavidaltv.bsky.social
News anchor and reporter for WVUE Fox8 in New Orleans, La. 💜💚💛
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It really is raining all day, isn’t it
February 23, 2025 at 9:19 PM
It really is raining all day, isn’t it
Caught up with Dion Dawkins- left tackle for the Buffalo Bills at the NFL Play 60 Kids Day! He’s helping teach local students the importance of knowing CPR. #SuperBowl #NewOrleans @fox8live.com
February 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Caught up with Dion Dawkins- left tackle for the Buffalo Bills at the NFL Play 60 Kids Day! He’s helping teach local students the importance of knowing CPR. #SuperBowl #NewOrleans @fox8live.com
Lawrence Taylor is in town for the big game! With a cigar in hand, he’s ready to play golf and enjoy some gumbo! #SuperBowlLIX #NewOrleans @fox8live.com
February 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Lawrence Taylor is in town for the big game! With a cigar in hand, he’s ready to play golf and enjoy some gumbo! #SuperBowlLIX #NewOrleans @fox8live.com
The ENTIRE east bank in New Orleans is under a boil water advisory. The Sewerage & Water Board says a power surge at the Carrollton Water Treatment plant caused the water pressure to drop. This as the city prepares for the Super Bowl in two weeks. @fox8live.com
January 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The ENTIRE east bank in New Orleans is under a boil water advisory. The Sewerage & Water Board says a power surge at the Carrollton Water Treatment plant caused the water pressure to drop. This as the city prepares for the Super Bowl in two weeks. @fox8live.com
I didn't think my little social media video would get THIS MUCH attention! Certainly a memorable moment! :)
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Mississippi Sea Wolves assistant coach Jay Croop discusses viral Canal Street skating video
As many people in the south were stunned by the scenes of record snowfall, minor league hockey legend Jay Croop was right at home.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
I didn't think my little social media video would get THIS MUCH attention! Certainly a memorable moment! :)
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Here is my story recapping the snow day in the French Quarter. ❄️>>> youtu.be/g5rKN7YLv4U
PKG: 2025 Snow Day in New Orleans, Pt.1
YouTube video by Olivia Vidal
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January 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Here is my story recapping the snow day in the French Quarter. ❄️>>> youtu.be/g5rKN7YLv4U
Canal St. is frozen over in downtown New Orleans. Came across this hockey player Tuesday night taking advantage of the wild weather situation. @fox8live.com
January 22, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Canal St. is frozen over in downtown New Orleans. Came across this hockey player Tuesday night taking advantage of the wild weather situation. @fox8live.com
Hello Blue Sky! Sorry for abandoning you during the snow storm! Frozen fingers and batteries running on fumes. Here’s a pic of me and @fox8live.com Chief photog Steve Wolfram! We hiked all over the French Quarter in the snow for 12 hours on Tuesday. ❄️
January 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Hello Blue Sky! Sorry for abandoning you during the snow storm! Frozen fingers and batteries running on fumes. Here’s a pic of me and @fox8live.com Chief photog Steve Wolfram! We hiked all over the French Quarter in the snow for 12 hours on Tuesday. ❄️
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Conan O’Brien will be awarded the 26th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in March, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced Thursday. nyti.ms/42hpHCV
January 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Conan O’Brien will be awarded the 26th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in March, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced Thursday. nyti.ms/42hpHCV
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President-elect Donald Trump receives no jail time or penalties in sentence for hush money conviction.
Follow live updates: cnn.it/3DPrkh8
Follow live updates: cnn.it/3DPrkh8
January 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
President-elect Donald Trump receives no jail time or penalties in sentence for hush money conviction.
Follow live updates: cnn.it/3DPrkh8
Follow live updates: cnn.it/3DPrkh8
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BREAKING: The US economy closed out 2024 with a bang, adding 256,000 jobs last month, a far bigger gain than economists expected
One of the strongest labor markets in US history just ended 2024 with a bang | CNN Business
The US economy closed out 2024 with another month of massive job growth, adding 256,000 positions in December.
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January 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
BREAKING: The US economy closed out 2024 with a bang, adding 256,000 jobs last month, a far bigger gain than economists expected
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Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, is being honored with the pageantry of a state funeral in the nation’s capital. Follow live updates.
Live updates: All five living presidents attend Jimmy Carter’s funeral service in Washington
Former President Jimmy Carter's body is being moved from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington National Cathedral prior to his state funeral. All five living presidents are in attendance.
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January 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, is being honored with the pageantry of a state funeral in the nation’s capital. Follow live updates.
A gorgeous sunrise over the French Quarter. @fox8live.com
January 9, 2025 at 12:50 PM
A gorgeous sunrise over the French Quarter. @fox8live.com
People feel the call to give back after Wednesday’s attacks— and that’s by giving blood. Many are still recovering from severe injuries in the hospital. @fox8live.com #NewOrleans
January 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
People feel the call to give back after Wednesday’s attacks— and that’s by giving blood. Many are still recovering from severe injuries in the hospital. @fox8live.com #NewOrleans
14 wooden crosses on Canal St.
9 showing the names and images of the known victims.
5 are still unknown. #NewOrleans @fox8live.com
9 showing the names and images of the known victims.
5 are still unknown. #NewOrleans @fox8live.com
January 3, 2025 at 1:57 PM
14 wooden crosses on Canal St.
9 showing the names and images of the known victims.
5 are still unknown. #NewOrleans @fox8live.com
9 showing the names and images of the known victims.
5 are still unknown. #NewOrleans @fox8live.com
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World leaders have offered their condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away Sunday at the age of 100.
How world leaders are reacting to Jimmy Carter’s death | CNN
World leaders have offered their condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away Sunday at the age of 100.
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December 30, 2024 at 12:11 AM
World leaders have offered their condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away Sunday at the age of 100.
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President Joe Biden honored his “dear friend” Jimmy Carter in a lengthy statement released Sunday shortly after the former president’s passing in Georgia.
Biden called Carter an “extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian.”
Read more: cnn.it/4jaznp5
Biden called Carter an “extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian.”
Read more: cnn.it/4jaznp5
December 30, 2024 at 2:25 AM
President Joe Biden honored his “dear friend” Jimmy Carter in a lengthy statement released Sunday shortly after the former president’s passing in Georgia.
Biden called Carter an “extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian.”
Read more: cnn.it/4jaznp5
Biden called Carter an “extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian.”
Read more: cnn.it/4jaznp5
I was lucky enough to visit former president Jimmy Carter’s hometown of Plains, GA, while in college.
I attended his bible study at his church…
Just a small town peanut farmer… who stayed true to himself. That’s something to admire. May he rest in peace.
I attended his bible study at his church…
Just a small town peanut farmer… who stayed true to himself. That’s something to admire. May he rest in peace.
December 30, 2024 at 1:44 AM
I was lucky enough to visit former president Jimmy Carter’s hometown of Plains, GA, while in college.
I attended his bible study at his church…
Just a small town peanut farmer… who stayed true to himself. That’s something to admire. May he rest in peace.
I attended his bible study at his church…
Just a small town peanut farmer… who stayed true to himself. That’s something to admire. May he rest in peace.
🚨TORNADO WARNING>> This is for eastern portions of St. Tammany in the HWY 41/rural Hickory area. FIND SHELTER NOW. Watch Fox8 weather app for updates. @fox8live.com
December 27, 2024 at 1:46 PM
🚨TORNADO WARNING>> This is for eastern portions of St. Tammany in the HWY 41/rural Hickory area. FIND SHELTER NOW. Watch Fox8 weather app for updates. @fox8live.com
🚨DENSE FOG ADVISORY>>> Until 10 a.m. for portions of SELA and southern Mississippi. #NewOrleans @fox8live.com
December 26, 2024 at 10:43 AM
🚨DENSE FOG ADVISORY>>> Until 10 a.m. for portions of SELA and southern Mississippi. #NewOrleans @fox8live.com
An interesting clinical trial>>> Personalized mRNA vaccine targets melanoma. "... This design of the personalized cancer vaccine will inform the immune system to attack and destroy only the tumor cells." trials.modernatx.com/study/?id=mR...
Trial Details
Trial Details, Study Participant Requirements, Find a trial site near you, See locations
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December 25, 2024 at 3:40 PM
An interesting clinical trial>>> Personalized mRNA vaccine targets melanoma. "... This design of the personalized cancer vaccine will inform the immune system to attack and destroy only the tumor cells." trials.modernatx.com/study/?id=mR...
It's music many are exposed to typically in religious settings and during the holidays.
But some fear it's a dying art.
I introduce you to the ones who are keeping organ music alive.
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But some fear it's a dying art.
I introduce you to the ones who are keeping organ music alive.
www.fox8live.com/video/2024/1...
Keeping organ music alive: Local musicians fill churches with classic music
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December 24, 2024 at 3:21 PM
It's music many are exposed to typically in religious settings and during the holidays.
But some fear it's a dying art.
I introduce you to the ones who are keeping organ music alive.
www.fox8live.com/video/2024/1...
But some fear it's a dying art.
I introduce you to the ones who are keeping organ music alive.
www.fox8live.com/video/2024/1...
UPDATE from Causeway Police>>> Southbound is about to open up fully for rush hour; cones are being picked up SOUTHBOUND ONLY for that reason. Police will do a convoy in the southbound. Northbound will remain one lane only.
December 18, 2024 at 11:09 AM
UPDATE from Causeway Police>>> Southbound is about to open up fully for rush hour; cones are being picked up SOUTHBOUND ONLY for that reason. Police will do a convoy in the southbound. Northbound will remain one lane only.
TRAFFIC ALERT>>> The Bonnet Carre Spillway is also closed at this hour due to fog.
December 18, 2024 at 10:01 AM
TRAFFIC ALERT>>> The Bonnet Carre Spillway is also closed at this hour due to fog.
TRAFFIC ALERT>>> The Causeway bridge is down to one lane in both directions DUE TO FOG. Officials placed fog cones and also reduced the speed limit on the bridge to 45mph.
December 18, 2024 at 9:47 AM
TRAFFIC ALERT>>> The Causeway bridge is down to one lane in both directions DUE TO FOG. Officials placed fog cones and also reduced the speed limit on the bridge to 45mph.