WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

A Roman tombstone in a New Orleans backyard? We dig into the details with Meg Farris, WWL Louisiana reporter, about her new story.

Tommy talks with Darlene Cusanza, President and CEO of Crimestoppers, about the capture of Derrick Groves.

It’s October, which means flu season is officially here. Dr. Brent Wallis (Dr. B), Chief Medical Officer of People’s Health, joins us to discuss the importance of getting an annual flu shot and dispel some common vaccine myths

* Could a prolonged shutdown send the economy tumbling over the edge?

* Breaking down the Saints injury report and previewing some of the match-ups with the Patriots

We go over the Saints injury report and preview some of the match-ups with the Patriots with our sports director, Steve Geller.

The economy is in a precarious situation. Could a prolonged shutdown send the economy tumbling over the edge?

We talk with John Diamond, Senior Director of the Center for Tax and Budget Policy at Rice University's Baker Institute.

* We continue to bring you the latest on the government shutdown and whether the two sides are any closer to working together

* Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain about crawfish and fire prevention

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about fire prevention and some good news for crawfish season.

We continue to bring you the latest on the government shutdown and whether the two sides are any closer to working together.

Justin Buchler, Associate Professor of Political Science at Case Western Reserve University, joins us.

* The CDC updated its guidance on COVID and other vaccines. We break it down

* What is gentle parenting? We’ll explain what this recent trend is...and why it isn’t always the best