Rob Masson

FOX 8 reporter Rob Masson began his broadcasting career while in college as News Director at WLSU. This Louisiana State University grad has been covering news in New Orleans since the mid-eighties, and has been with FOX 8 since 1994.

Recent Articles by Rob

New Orleans to cut Saints game attendance in the Superdome again

The city’s health director says new limitations on indoor bar crowd sizes could be imposed next week based on current Covid trends.

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Published December 10, 2020 at 5:16 PM

Tangipahoa deals with a 15 percent COVID-19 positivity rate

Officials blame a number of factors but they say citizens can do much more.

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Published November 25, 2020 at 3:26 PM

Air traffic uptick at Armstrong as airlines step up Covid-19 precautions

Airport officials say passenger counts are picking up at Armstrong International as they get ready for a busier holiday season.

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Published November 11, 2020 at 4:10 PM

Governor initiates new climate change efforts

On Monday, Nov. 9, Governor John Bel Edwards kicked off two new initiatives to address climate change.

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Published November 9, 2020 at 5:41 PM

Governor Edwards talks about coastal defenses after Hurricane Zeta

edwards tours zeta damage in lafourche

Rob Masson

Published November 6, 2020 at 4:18 PM

Bay St. Louis dealing with storm damage, tree debris and sunken boats one week after Hurricane Zeta

Dozens of roofs remain damaged, boats sunk and tree debris lines many streets of Bay St. Louis one week after Hurricane Zeta.

Rob Masson

Published November 5, 2020 at 3:32 PM

Residents in south Lafourche Parish pick up the damage from Hurricane Zeta

People who live in South Lafourche are trying to pick up the pieces today after Hurricane Zeta.

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Published October 29, 2020 at 4:17 PM

Evacuation orders issued in Grand Isle ahead of Hurricane Zeta as community readies for latest storm

A mandatory evacuation order was issued at noon Tuesday, Oct. 27 for Grand Isle. Most island residents are heeding the warning, though some say they will ride Zeta out.

Rob Masson

Published October 27, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Thousands of fans in Superdome Sunday, as renovations are well underway

Longtime ticket holders get a chance to go to Saints game Sunday in the Dome, as renovations get underway.

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Published October 21, 2020 at 1:44 PM

Superdome officials unveil COVID safe plan

Superdome discusses their Venue Shield plan, designed to keep the facility covid free, as Saints explore move to Tiger Stadium

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Published October 14, 2020 at 4:36 PM

The announcement came at a legislative hearing at which Mayor Cantrell was asking for tens of millions of dollars to help alleviate deficits brought on by coronavirus.

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Published October 13, 2020 at 9:40 PM

Hurricane evacuee numbers swell by 10% after Delta

The number of hurricane evacuees staying in local hotels grew by 800 over the weekend due to Hurricane Delta.

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Published October 12, 2020 at 9:20 PM

Local leaders say Grand Isle is the first line of defense against hurricanes and worth the investment.

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Published October 7, 2020 at 9:35 PM

La. National Guard works to shore up levee in Grand Isle before Hurricane Delta

Wherever Hurricane Delta hits, the island will likely feel the effects.

Rob Masson

Published October 7, 2020 at 11:46 AM

New hurricane threat adds to 2020 stress; mental health experts offer some advice

People along the Louisiana coast are keeping a watchful eye on tropical storm developments, with many saying, "Here we go again."

Rob Masson

Published October 5, 2020 at 9:24 PM

Slidell businesses shut down as area deals with minimal impacts from Hurricane Sally

Hurricane Sally pushed water into some of the usual Slidell locations as a few businesses decided to open.

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Published September 15, 2020 at 4:19 PM

Louisiana Guard units hurt in Katrina help out in Lake Charles

Troops from New Orleans are helping fuel the Lake Charles recovery effort in a big way.

Rob Masson

Published September 4, 2020 at 2:43 PM

Senator Cassidy discusses Hurricane Laura recovery after damage tour

Lake Charles residents damaged by Hurricane Laura say the lights can’t come back on fast enough.

Rob Masson

Published September 3, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Lake Charles residents say they’ve had enough while beginning to clean up damage from Laura

As they clean up after one of the worst hurricanes to ever hit Louisiana, some residents of southwest Louisiana say they’ve had enough.

Rob Masson

Published September 1, 2020 at 5:13 PM

Lake Charles residents repair homes in heat with no power

The reality of Laura’s impact is starting to sink in for hundreds of Lake Charles residents. Trees sliced through dozens of homes and many are beginning repairs in stifling heat with no electricity.

Rob Masson

Published August 31, 2020 at 5:03 PM

Tattered levee worries Grand Isle mayor as Laura moves towards Gulf Coast

Grand Isle has been buffeted by light to moderate winds most of the day as Marco percolates offshore.

Rob Masson

Published August 24, 2020 at 9:19 PM

Bar owner attorney still fighting, in spite of a denial of request to re-open

The mayor of New Orleans says she agrees with a judge, who ordered bars to remain closed, in spite of complaints they are not being treated fairly.

Rob Masson

Published August 18, 2020 at 3:35 PM

Fewer restrictions to medical marijuana could bring in more patients

A Louisiana law kicking in during August could open the door for a lot more people to use medical marijuana. Restrictions on prescribing doctors and ailments have been lifted.

Rob Masson

Published August 12, 2020 at 9:21 PM

Local workforce experts say new benefit package needed, though legality is questioned

People who work to assist the unemployed say the need is unprecedented. President Trump signed an order to restore unemployment benefits, but there are many questions.

Rob Masson

Published August 10, 2020 at 9:32 PM

Legal Services office sees massive increases in foreclosure, and unemployment calls

Legal Services office saw a 670 percent increase in calls for people seeking legal unemployment help.

Rob Masson

Published August 3, 2020 at 4:48 PM

Jefferson Parish teachers rally against August 12 school reopening

Jefferson parish teachers rally against August 12th school re-opening due to COVID-19.

Rob Masson

Published July 30, 2020 at 3:56 PM

Hard Rock victim recovery pushed to August

For almost 10 months now the Hard Rock collapse site has loomed as an eyesore over Canal Street, and we learn more about continued delays.

Rob Masson

Published July 29, 2020 at 3:09 PM

New Tulane study detects coronavirus in wastewater

Tulane and LSU researchers are out with the first peer reviewed study in the U.S. which detected coronavirus in wastewater.

Rob Masson

Published July 28, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Wife of fallen state trooper, George Baker, speaks out

It has been two months since state police trooper George Baker was killed while helping Hammond police chase a suspect. Now, his wife is speaking out about the tragedy, her husband’s legacy, and the path forward.

Rob Masson

Published July 24, 2020 at 9:25 PM

New LSU Health study sheds light on coronavirus heart impacts

New study from LSU Health shows little heart inflammation from coronavirus.

Rob Masson

Published July 21, 2020 at 5:34 PM

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