Tiffany Wong

Tiffany Wong joins FOX 8 from the Golden State, and is excited to report in one of the most unique cities in the world. She was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia before she moved to the west coast. Her parents lived in Slidell for several years, and her dad’s paintings hung in a gallery on Royal Street.

Recent Articles by Tiffany

Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries shares latest report of loss linked to Bonnet Carre Spillway opening

A Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries report shows oyster mortality as high as 100 percent in several areas across the state

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Published September 13, 2019 at 5:36 PM

President Trump, state officials announce efforts to combat opioid crisis

President Donald Trump announced the Department of Health is awarding $1.8 billion towards substance abuse and mental health.

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Published September 4, 2019 at 7:31 PM

State bond commission approves funding for Superdome makeover ahead of Super Bowl 2024

The State Bond Commission agreed to $350 million in bonds to fund the Superdome renovation project

Tiffany Wong

Published August 15, 2019 at 5:50 PM

Algae in Lake Pontchartrain, Gulf Coast beaches can be fatal to pets

Lake experts and veterinarian warn pet owners to keep animals away from lakes, ponds and beaches with potentially toxic algae.

Tiffany Wong

Published August 13, 2019 at 5:53 PM

Car stolen, others burglarized at Audubon Zoo

Eleven cars were burglarized or damaged in the Audubon Zoo parking lot on Sunday (Aug. 11), after a few dozen were hit just over a week ago.

Tiffany Wong

Published August 12, 2019 at 3:42 PM

New Orleans Little League team makes history; heads to World Series

Eastbank Little League is the first New Orleans team to qualify for the Little League World Series.

Tiffany Wong

Published August 8, 2019 at 6:12 PM

CDC: Opioid overdoses stabilize nationwide, but continue to rise in La.

The CDC reports no growth in national rates of fatal opioid overdoses for the first time in almost three decades. However, state data does not reflect the same trend.

Tiffany Wong

Published August 7, 2019 at 6:33 PM

'It’s so hard’: Family, friends mourn tragic death of STPSO deputy

Family and friends are mourning the loss of a St. Tammany deputy killed in a crash on his way home from his bachelor party Sunday afternoon (Aug. 4).

Tiffany Wong

Published August 5, 2019 at 6:33 PM

New law requires children to be in safety car seats longer

New car seat regulations will require children to remain in safety seats longer.

Tiffany Wong

Published August 1, 2019 at 5:54 PM

Metairie resident out several hundred dollars from recent Entergy scam

Entergy Louisiana warns of scammers posing as employees demanding immediate payment for advanced meter installations.

Tiffany Wong

Published July 26, 2019 at 9:56 PM

Louisiana hepatitis A cases reach all-time high in 20 years

Hepatitis A has jumped from an annual average of 10 cases a year, to 357 so far in Louisiana

Tiffany Wong

Published July 24, 2019 at 7:02 PM

La. teen’s family cling to cherished memories after a riptide led to her untimely death

A teenager from St. John the Baptist Parish lost the fight for her life in the hospital after a near-drowning accident in Florida.

Tiffany Wong

Published July 22, 2019 at 6:41 PM

Gators swarm swampy area of St. Charles Parish, partially due to spillway opening

Gators are swarming a swampy area of St. Charles Parish due to abundance of fish from spillway opening.

Tiffany Wong

Published July 8, 2019 at 7:09 PM

Major drug bust in local parishes related to Mexican drug cartel, prosecutors say

Federal prosecutors announced a drug bust they say resulted in seizure of $1 million dollars worth of drugs.

Tiffany Wong

Published July 1, 2019 at 6:20 PM

Zion Williamson helps unveil basketball court in New Orleans East

Kids in New Orleans East now have a fresh basketball court to play on this summer.

Tiffany Wong

Published June 22, 2019 at 6:55 PM

’Zion’s an attraction. I think we’ll have a lot of sellouts this year:' Pelicans fans excited about draft picks, head to Smoothie King Center for gear

Pelicans fans hopeful for upcoming season after draft picks.

Tiffany Wong

Published June 21, 2019 at 5:31 PM

Oyster fishermen report low catches since opening of Bonnet Carre Spillway

Oyster restaurants business owner worries about growing oyster mortality since Bonnet Carre Spillway opened.

Tiffany Wong

Published June 18, 2019 at 6:48 PM

Jefferson Parish testing new app to combat opioid addiction

Emocha serves as an online portal for patients to communicate with care team and be held accountable for taking treatment as prescribed.

Tiffany Wong

Published June 15, 2019 at 7:26 PM

Tips to stay safe on the water over Memorial Day weekend

Coast Guard and Red Cross urge water safety for Memorial Day Weekend.

Tiffany Wong

Published May 24, 2019 at 5:46 PM

FCC and Louisiana lawmakers push legislation targeting robocallers

FCC and state lawmakers propose methods to fight robocallers.

Tiffany Wong

Published May 15, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Ponchatoula teachers, parents rally over school safety

Teachers in Ponchatoula walked out Thursday morning to protest the removal of two teachers last week who broke up a fight.

Tiffany Wong

Published May 9, 2019 at 1:56 PM

After fire guts Treme restaurant, owner is uncertain what the future holds

A two-fire alarm Wednesday destroyed a Treme restaurant that has been in the community for decades.

Tiffany Wong

Published May 8, 2019 at 6:37 PM

Orleans District Attorney’s Office proposes new tool for opioid crisis

Representatives with Orleans District Attorney's Office propose implementing ODMAP to proactively address rise in opioid overdoses.

Tiffany Wong

Published April 30, 2019 at 6:01 PM

Tulane researchers discover technique to help detect pregnancy disorder

Tulane researchers study photoacoustic imaging to identify preeclampsia.

Tiffany Wong

Published March 21, 2019 at 6:04 PM

CDC: Whooping cough vaccine not as effective as it once was

CDC researchers say whooping cough bacteria mutated, making the vaccine less effective.

Tiffany Wong

Published March 16, 2019 at 7:09 PM

As severe flu strain becomes predominant, doctors keep eye out for possible second wave

The severe flu strain that's now predominant may mean a second wave of outbreak is coming.

Tiffany Wong

Published March 8, 2019 at 5:57 PM

Onlookers devastated by historic St. Charles home engulfed in flames

Residents are heartbroken by loss of a historic St. Charles home.

Tiffany Wong

Published February 21, 2019 at 12:19 AM

Neighbors, witnesses heartbroken by loss of historic Garden District mansion

A large crowd gathered and watched as smoke billowed from the historic home on St. Charles Ave. as New Orleans fire fighters battled a 7-alarm fire.

Tiffany Wong

Published February 20, 2019 at 5:29 PM

Soldiers prepare for deployment to the Middle East

More than 70 soldiers train and prepare for deployment to the Middle East.

Tiffany Wong

Published February 16, 2019 at 6:50 PM

Crawfish prices drop to lowest they’ve been this season

Business is booming for a Metairie seafood shop as crawfish prices dip.

Tiffany Wong

Published February 15, 2019 at 7:08 PM

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