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Bun Choum’s Biography

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Bun Choum is a Managing Editor based in New Orleans, where he oversees editorial strategy, content development, and newsroom operations. With a commitment to clarity, accuracy, and impactful storytelling, he works closely with reporters and contributors to shape coverage that informs and engages diverse audiences. Known for his collaborative leadership style and sharp editorial judgment, Bun ensures that every piece meets the highest journalistic standards while supporting a culture of integrit…

Bun Choum’s Journalist Portfolio

Drew Brees Forever A Saint Part 1

Drew Brees Forever A Saint Part 1

WDSU Special highlighting Saints Quarterback Drew Brees' career after his retirement announcement.

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Drew Brees Forever A Saint Part 2

Drew Brees Forever A Saint Part 2

WDSU Special highlighting Saints Quarterback Drew Brees' career after his retirement announcement.

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Drew Brees Forever A Saint Part 3

Drew Brees Forever A Saint Part 3

WDSU Special highlighting Saints Quarterback Drew Brees' career after his retirement announcement.

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2022 WDSU Hurricane Special Part 1

2022 WDSU Hurricane Special Part 1

The WDSU “Get Ready Now” Hurricane Special (2022) aired to deliver critical preparedness information to South…

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2022 WDSU Hurricane Special Part 2

2022 WDSU Hurricane Special Part 2

The WDSU “Get Ready Now” Hurricane Special (2022) aired to deliver critical preparedness information to South…

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2022 WDSU Hurricane Special Part 3

2022 WDSU Hurricane Special Part 3

The WDSU “Get Ready Now” Hurricane Special (2022) aired to deliver critical preparedness information to South…

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Articles

Recovery facility supports New Orleans mothers and their children

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By Bun Choum Verified
| WDSU-TV (New Orleans, LA) Verified
For mothers seeking recovery, treatment can mean facing a difficult choice: getting help or remaining with their children. Canal Pointe, a New Orleans residential treatment program, is designed to make that choice less necessary. As the facility approaches its first anniversary, it has provided treatment and support to 29 mothers while helping care for 32 children. Voris Vigee, president and CEO of Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana, welcomed Humana Inc.
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Jefferson Parish School Board agendas, minutes and policies are moving to a new platform

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By Bun Choum Verified
| WDSU-TV (New Orleans, LA) Verified
Jefferson Parish Schools will launch a new online platform Friday, Aug. 21, to give families, employees and community members easier access to School Board information. The district is moving its School Board materials to Diligent Community, the newest version of BoardDocs. The platform will serve as the central location for meeting agendas, minutes, calendars, policies and other governance documents.
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Covington White Linen returns Saturday

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By Bun Choum Verified
| WDSU-TV (New Orleans, LA) Verified
Downtown Covington will close part of its Cultural Arts District to vehicle traffic this weekend as artists, restaurants, shops and musicians take over the streets for an annual end-of-summer event. The 11th annual Covington White Linen for Public Art is set for Saturday, Aug. 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. The free event is presented by The Covington Public Art Fund. Visitors are encouraged to wear white and walk through downtown while visiting local galleries, shops, restaurants and bars.
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Interview

How is social media changing news?

It has made the job of journalists significantly harder because everyone now thinks they are a reporter, often sharing unverified information as news. As a result, news consumption has changed because people expect information instantaneously and have little patience for the reporting process. This has also led to audiences accusing legitimate media outlets of being slow to publish, when in reality we are taking the necessary time to do our due diligence by confirming and verifying facts before releasing information.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Being a journalist means staying curious, working hard, and trying to help people. You look for information, make sure it’s right, and explain it in a way that helps folks understand what’s going on in their world.

Why did you become a journalist?

I grew up as the child of Cambodian immigrants, and I met a lot of people whose lives looked a lot like my family’s, yet each of them had their own unique story. That’s really where my curiosity started. Whenever I learned something new or heard someone’s story, I loved sharing it with others. I wanted people to feel inspired or to learn something they might not have known before. That feeling is what pushed me toward journalism.

Awards

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Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards

2022 - Weather News

"Get Ready Now" A 30‑minute hurricane‑preparedness program that highlights the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Ida, examines why recent hurricane seasons have become more active, and provides expert guidance from the WDSU Weather Team. The special explains forecast factors such as La Niña conditions, warm Gulf waters, and low wind shear—all of which contribute to the heightened risk of rapid storm intensification. Viewers are given practical advice on how to prepare for what NOAA projected to be another above‑normal season, with as many as 21 named storms and several major hurricanes.

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Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards

2022 - Breaking/Spot News

"Hurricane Ida" WDSU earned a 2022 Suncoast Regional Emmy Award in the Breaking News category for its comprehensive and urgent coverage of Hurricane Ida. The team was recognized for delivering critical, real‑time reporting to keep South Louisiana audiences informed during one of the most destructive storms in the region’s recent history. Bun was an Executive Producer at the time.

Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards

2023 - Weather News

"Arabi Tornado: One Year Later" The 30-minute special revisited the devastation caused by the EF-3 tornado that struck Arabi and surrounding areas on March 22, 2022. The show highlighted the moment the tornado rapidly intensified over Arabi, the destruction it left behind, and the difficult overnight search‑and‑rescue operations that followed. Through firsthand accounts, meteorological context, and extensive video documentation, the special showcased both the severity of the storm and the community’s resilience in the year since, emphasizing ongoing recovery, rebuilding efforts, and the strength of local residents who came together in the aftermath.

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The National Academy of Television Arts and Science

2024 - Outstanding Regional News Story: Spot or Breaking News

WDSU was nominated and won in the Spot or Breaking News category for the 2022-2023 News & Documentary Emmy Awards. This is the same submission that won in the Suncoast regional level in 2023.