Sandra Hester

Sandra Wheeler Hester (August 9, 1957 – January 9, 2026) was an American activist and television host from New Orleans.[1]

Hester was born in New Orleans on August 9, 1957, to Louanna Hill.[2]

Prior to Hurricane Katrina, she hosted the Hester Report on Public-access television in New Orleans. Her programs were generally critical of local government, particularly the Orleans Parish School Board. After the storm, she settled in Glasgow, Missouri.[3]

Hester died of sepsis in Pineville, Louisiana, on January 9, 2026, at the age of 68.[2][4][5]

References

  1. ^ "NOLA.com: Chris Rose". Archived from the original on March 18, 2007.
  2. ^ a b "Sandra Wheeler-Hester Obituary (1957 – 2026)". AN17. Slidell, Louisiana: Legacy.com. January 22, 2026. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on November 21, 2008. Retrieved February 25, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ "Longtime New Orleans activist Sandra Wheeler Hester dies". FOX8Live. January 14, 2026. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  5. ^ "Community activist Sandra '18 Wheeler' Hester Dies". WGNO. January 14, 2026. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
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