Athina Morris
Digital Content ProducerAthina is a digital content producer for WWNO in New Orleans and WRKF in Baton Rouge. She edits and produces content for the stations' websites and social media pages, and writes WWNO's weekly newsletter.
She previously spent seven years working as a content producer for WFLA, an NBC affiliate in Tampa, Florida, and four years as a producer for HuffPost Live in New York and Los Angeles. She's covered hurricanes, elections, gators and manatees.
Athina is based out of WWNO in New Orleans. In her spare time, she loves to travel, listen to music and spend time with her dog, Ruthie.
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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has ordered multiple investigations into New Orleans’ criminal justice system after 10 men escaped from Orleans Parish Prison last Friday. -
A search is underway for seven inmates who broke out of the Orleans Parish jail on Friday morning. Three other inmates who escaped have already been captured, authorities said. -
In an interview with Louisiana Considered, Jari Honora, a family historian at the Historic New Orleans Collection, shares what he uncovered about the pope’s Louisiana lineage. -
Much of south Louisiana remains under flood advisories Wednesday as strong storms move through the region. -
A flash flood watch was issued for much of south Louisiana as the region braces for multiple days of heavy rain that could cause street and flash flooding. -
If you plan to travel soon, here’s what you should know to avoid delays or issues. -
Voters in about half of Louisiana’s parishes will go to the polls Saturday to elect officials and decide on various ballot proposals. -
Amtrak’s new route, the Mardi Gras Service, is launching in New Orleans this summer, bringing train travel back to the scenic Gulf Coast for the first time in nearly 20 years. -
New Orleans’ Catholic community is mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away Monday at age 88. -
If you're heading to the festival this year, here are a few things to know—from the music and food lineups, to parking, what you can bring and more.
