Mardi Gras 2021: Bars closed, Bourbon Street barricaded amid COVID-19 pandemic

Parades and parties on Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) and the days leading up to the annual pre-Lenten bash were canceled and bars were ordered closed this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Johnson and Johnson vaccine could offer US a third vaccine as new variants complicate pandemic

If you go by the numbers alone, the Johnson and Johnson vaccine does not hit it out of the park are preventing mild coronavirus infection like the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines did in clinical trials.

Parler announces it is back online with new hosting service

After more than a month offline, the social media platform Parler relaunched using a new web hosting service, the company announced on Monday.

Stars talk Florida-filmed thriller 'Fear of Rain'

“I wanted to make a movie about mental illness to challenge stereotypes," says writer-director Castille Landon of her new thriller.

Georgia rich with Black-owned or -operated banks and credit unions

As FOX 5 continues to highlight Black achievement during Black History Month, we look at banking. Access to credit is fundamental to financial growth and stability. 

Spike Lee to be honored for impact on film industry

Spike Lee's career in Hollywood spans more than three decades. Now the American Cinema Editors are recognizing his impact on the industry.

The Chorizo Burger
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Burgers with Buck stops by Flavor Rich Restaurant for a taste of their flavor-packed Chorizo Burger.

Appeal or Deal: SK Battery has two choices to save 2,600 jobs

SK Battery is counting on the Biden Administration to reverse an order that threatens the future of its electric car battery plant in Jackson County. But a rival Korean battery manufacturer says the only way to save those 2600 jobs is to pay up.

Judge: Britney Spears' dad, trust company must develop investment plan, budget for her benefit

The "Free Britney" campaign led to the recent release of a documentary titled, "Framing Britney Spears," which details the pop star's conservatorship and her court battle with her father over who should control her estate.

Lucasfilm fires Gina Carano from 'The Mandalorian' after social media post

Lucasfilm says Gina Carano is no longer a part of “The Mandalorian” cast after many online called for her firing over a social media post that likened the experience of Jews during the Holocaust to the U.S. political climate.

Doncic, Mavericks rally in 4th for 118-117 win over Hawks

The Mavericks beat the Hawks 118-117 on Wednesday night, a week after ending a six-game losing streak in Atlanta.

Fulton County prosecutor opens criminal investigation into Trump phone call

Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis said in a letter that she has opened a criminal investigation into “attempts to influence” the outcome of last year’s general election.