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

Saints fans, businesses prepare for unconventional season opener

The roar of tens of thousands of Who Dats will be noticeably absent from the Superdome for the Saints season opener, but that will not silence fans’ spirit any less.

Amanda Roberts

Published September 8, 2020 at 5:55 AM

Cajun Navy responds to Lake Charles to help with hurricane relief

Evacuees are starting to return home to Lake Charles, but to a home that looks very different.

Amanda Roberts

Published August 30, 2020 at 8:23 PM

‘It is a horrible feeling,’ Lake Charles evacuees describe anxiety returning to devastation

Hundreds maybe even thousands of people evacuated to New Orleans, and while they say they’re grateful for the shelter and hospitality many are anxious to get back to see what happened with their homes.

Amanda Roberts

Published August 27, 2020 at 8:31 PM

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

“I was just in Lake Pontchartrain”: Two boaters rescued after clinging to a life vest in a tropical storm

As tropical storm Cristóbal started to move inland, Ted Roach says it’s the fisherman’s nature to go out on the water.

Amanda Roberts

Published June 8, 2020 at 9:44 PM

Supreme Court set to take up Louisiana abortion law

The United States Supreme Court will take up a Louisiana law that could change the was the country legally views abortion rights and access.

Amanda Roberts

Published March 3, 2020 at 10:40 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

Louisiana monitoring Chinese Coronavirus after confirmed US case

United States health officials are now cautioning travelers about a mysterious coronavirus. The respiratory virus first appeared in the Chinese province of Wuhan, but doctors confirmed a case of coronavirus in Washington state.

Amanda Roberts

Published January 21, 2020 at 8:42 PM

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

Gubernatorial candidates make final state-wide push ahead of Election Day

The two candidates, Democrat incumbent John Bel Edwards and Republican challenger Eddie Rispone both made a big final push with multiple stops across the state.

Amanda Roberts

Published November 16, 2019 at 12:32 PM

Brees in ‘excellent’ hands with Los Angeles specialist, local expert says

Dr. Eric George of the Hand Center of Louisiana knows Shin in a professional capacity, and says there's no one better to be Brees’ surgeon.

Amanda Roberts

Published September 17, 2019 at 8:10 PM

Louisiana reports first human West Nile virus cases for 2019

In comparison, the department reported 53 West Nile virus cases at this time last year.

Amanda Roberts

Published August 20, 2019 at 6:08 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

Crews prepare to mobilize as tropical disturbance heads towards the gulf

Concern is growing as a tropical weather event is heading our way and several area parishes are in a river flood warning through the weekend.

Amanda Roberts

Published July 9, 2019 at 9:48 PM

Louisiana House passes bill to reduce auto insurance rates

With a 69-30 vote, House Bill 372 advances again as it passes the House. The vote came after nearly 2 hours of questioning and testimony on the House floor.

Amanda Roberts

Published April 23, 2019 at 9:23 PM

Saints fans optimistic about 2019 schedule

It's hard to forget how the saints' 2018 season ended. The “NOLA No-call” destroyed fans' hope for another Superbowl win.But it's now 2019, and fan

Amanda Roberts

Published April 17, 2019 at 8:52 PM

Louisiana bill to help lower auto insurance costs advances to house floor

If Randy Guillot's trucking company were located a few hundred miles anywhere else, he'd be saving a lot of money on insurance.

Amanda Roberts

Published April 15, 2019 at 8:58 PM

Krewe of Argus rolls through Jefferson Parish

Families and friends lined the route in Metairie, ready for the Krewe of Argus. This year’s them, “Argus Goes Wild”.

Amanda Roberts

Published March 5, 2019 at 3:36 PM

LHSAA votes to amend rule requiring students to provide social security number

Students who participate in extracurricular have a leg up, from getting better grades to developing more skills outside of the classroom.

Amanda Roberts

Published January 25, 2019 at 9:21 PM

Victims’ advocate praises announcement to release list of accused church abusers

As the archbishop of New Orleans prepares a list of those who have been credibly accused of sexual misconduct in the Catholic church, victims’ advocates are praising the decision.