Amanda Roberts

Amanda is incredibly excited be a part of the Fox 8 News team. She is a Nashville, Tennessee native with strong ties to the New England North; she’s now happy to have made it to what her family and friends refer to as the “Deep South."

Recent Articles by Amanda

VIDEO: Remains of Quinnyon Wimberly removed from Hard Rock collapse site nearly 10 months later; family speaks

The family of Quinnyon Wimberly became overwhelmed with emotion as crews recovered his remains Saturday morning

Amanda Roberts, Chris Finch and Nicole Mumphrey

Published August 8, 2020 at 3:49 PM

Neurologist warns of consequences of virtual learning as parents prepare for school year

When both parents were unemployed during the spring, virtual learning with two kids under 5 didn’t seem that bad at the Walsh household.

Amanda Roberts

Published July 23, 2020 at 8:53 PM

Tulane students hosting large parties face expulsion, suspension

“You know I’m not happy, but it’s a smart idea,” said Tulane Senior, Henry Eckhouse.

Amanda Roberts

Published July 7, 2020 at 8:41 PM

“An organic option for the rich”: Medical marijuana price concerns remain after pharmacy slashes prices

At a doctor's recommendation, Jackie Hyer tried medical marijuana and says it was all that was promised and more, but she just couldn't justify staying on it because it was costing her hundreds of dollars a month.

Amanda Roberts

Published February 5, 2020 at 10:17 PM

Report shows Hard Rock collapse has cost the city over $11 million

According to the source, the $11 million only includes the costs from 2019 and not the costs from 2020 so far.

Amanda Roberts

Published February 4, 2020 at 8:03 AM

ATF investigating former deputy for trafficking weapons to Mexico

According to a federal search warrant, ATF agents seized a laundry list of firearms, ammunition, technology, and other items from a former Lafourche parish sheriff deputy, Jesus Frias-Lemus's home.

Amanda Roberts

Published January 30, 2020 at 11:03 PM

Crews replace tarp concealing worker’s remains, find further collapse at Hard Rock site

The day a red tarp shifted, exposing the remains of one of the Hard Rock workers still inside people took to social media with pictures.

Amanda Roberts

Published January 23, 2020 at 8:03 AM

Hard Rock Hotel demolition timeline pushed back several months

Plan vetted by more sets of experts put the building demolition around May 7.

Amanda Roberts

Published January 3, 2020 at 9:22 PM

Essence Fest to stay in New Orleans for another 5 years

For 25 years, Essence festival has drawn people from across the country to New Orleans to celebrate the "party with a purpose".

Amanda Roberts

Published November 4, 2019 at 10:23 PM

City’s denial of FOX 8 records requests implies criminal investigation into Hard Rock collapse

The city has been diligent in keeping the public updated through dozens of news conferences since the partial collapse at the Hard Rock Hotel. But one of the answers the public hasn't heard, is exactly how this happened.

Amanda Roberts

Published October 22, 2019 at 9:33 PM

Engineer estimates weeks until remains recovered from Hard Rock collapse site

The corner of Canal where the Hard Rock construction collapse sit sits in the French Quarter, while still wrought with destruction is in the beginning phase of returning to some kind of normalcy.

Amanda Roberts

Published October 21, 2019 at 9:29 PM

City official gives update on Hard Rock crane implosion, recovery

Now that the Hard Rock construction collapse site is more stable, city leaders say they will begin recovering the bodies of the two victims still inside.

Amanda Roberts

Published October 21, 2019 at 5:28 PM

Implosion draws spectators, blows out neighboring business windows

With the much-anticipated implosion of the two precariously leaning cranes at the hard rock, came some less anticipated wait time.

Amanda Roberts

Published October 20, 2019 at 8:10 PM

Fundraisers underway to benefit fallen Mandeville Police Captain Vincent Liberto

The Mandeville community stood in support during the funeral services and procession for fallen Mandeville police captain Vincent Liberto, and they haven't stopped working to give back to his family.

Amanda Roberts

Published September 29, 2019 at 8:39 PM

‘I love you more’: Man drowns after saving fiance from Florida riptide

Shelli Oulliber and her fiancé, Maurice “Reece" Cousins were celebrating their three-year anniversary on the beach in May when tragedy struck.

Amanda Roberts

Published July 24, 2019 at 8:57 PM

Charges against Tulane professors accused of attempting to steal trade secrets dropped

In a shocking development, federal charges brought against two Tulane University professors charged with attempting to steal trade secrets have been dropped.

Amanda Roberts

Published July 15, 2019 at 9:06 PM

Oyster fishermen dredging up “100 percent” dead oysters

Oyster fishermen are saying 100 percent of what they dredge up is coming up dead, which is not only a serious hit to their livelihoods but could have lasting impacts for years to come.

Amanda Roberts

Published June 28, 2019 at 9:41 PM

Support is strong for St. Landry historically black churches burned by arson

While the historic St. James A.M.E church now sits with a beautiful sanctuary, Reverend Jay Augustine remembers how that wasn't always the case.

Amanda Roberts

Published April 15, 2019 at 5:23 AM

Criminologist warns of more deadly events during Carnival after Bourbon St. shooting

As weekend trips for many tourists were coming to a close, news of what happened in the early hours of Sunday morning alarmed some visitors.

Amanda Roberts

Published February 25, 2019 at 8:47 PM

Gunman killed, five people wounded in New Orleans police shootout

Five bystanders were injured during a shootout between an armed robbery suspect and police, before the suspect was fatally shot by a Louisiana State Trooper.

Marie Simoneaux and Amanda Roberts

Published February 18, 2019 at 3:56 PM

Coast Guard members struggling to get by without pay during shutdown

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are still going without pay as the government shutdown continues. A group of those workers took to the streets of New Orleans today to protest.