Chris Joseph
Reporter

Chris joined the FOX 8 team in November 2023. He's an investigative reporter who wants to represent those without a voice. Chris came from WIS in Columbia, with prior stints in Huntsville, AL and in Columbia, Mo.
Chris earned Broadcast Journalism and Political Science degrees from the University of Missouri. During his time in Columbia, Missouri, he interned at the CBS News National Desk in New York City.
He's been recognized by the Alabama Broadcaster's Association, the South Carolina Broadcaster's Association and the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas for his work.
When he’s not on the job, he loves to watch sports (Go Eagles, Tar Heels, and Tigers!), read, and go on runs.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2026 at 12:11 PM CDT
|By Jesse Brooks, Josh Roberson, Chris Joseph and Dorothy Sedovic
The outgoing Orleans Parish sheriff was indicted on 30 felony charges following an investigation into one of Louisiana’s most high-profile jail breaks.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2026 at 4:40 PM CST
|By Chris Joseph
Actor faces three counts of simple battery after alleged French Quarter fight
Updated: Jan. 23, 2026 at 1:21 PM CST
|By Jesse Brooks, Chris Joseph and Gabby Killett
Single shooter chased victim into restaurant, three tourists wounded
Updated: Nov. 12, 2025 at 9:34 AM CST
|By FOX 8 Staff and Chris Joseph
Brian Kelly filed a lawsuit seeking his full $54 million buyout from LSU, citing termination without cause
Updated: Aug. 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
Life sentence to be imposed Nov. 19
Updated: Mar. 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM CDT
|By Chris Joseph
Sgt. Grant Candies was identified as the deputy who was struck and killed by a fleeing suspect while attempting to deploy spike strips.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2025 at 4:26 PM CST
|By Chris Joseph, Andrés Fuentes and FOX 8 Staff
Thousands pour into the city for the big game
2 teens killed, sister critically injured after crash with suspected shoplifters fleeing from police
Updated: Dec. 16, 2024 at 3:34 AM CST
|By Chris Joseph and Gray News staff
A community is mourning the loss of two teens killed in a crash, while another victim recovers in the hospital from critical injuries.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2024 at 7:01 PM CST
|By WVUE News staff, Chris Joseph and Jordan Gartner
Police in Louisiana say a worker shot two robbery suspects who came into a store armed with guns.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2024 at 2:31 PM CDT
|By FOX 8 Staff and Chris Joseph
Daniel Callihan appeared in federal court for the first time today, charged with kidnapping and transportation across state lines
Updated: Jun. 17, 2024 at 7:20 PM CDT
|By Amanda Alvarado, WLBT Staff and Chris Joseph
A woman was allegedly killed by her ex-boyfriend and died of “multiple sharp force injuries."
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:22 PM CDT
|By Marcus Flowers, Mayra Parrilla Guerrero, Chris Joseph, Nick Neville and Gray News staff
Investigators say Command Sgt. Maj. Carlos Evans died after a man shot him after discovering Evans speaking with his ex-wife in the backyard of a Sumter area home.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 4:26 PM CDT
|By Chris Joseph and Gray News Staff
A hospital worker died days after a patient struck him in the groin, authorities said.























