Cast Detail: Burnell Cotlon

For the last ten years, Burnell Cotlon has been a staple in New Orleans’ Lower 9^th Ward. After Hurricane Katrina wiped out all viable businesses in the town, Burnell invested his life savings into building a grocery store – Burnell’s 9^th Ward Grocery. As the only grocery store within a 5-mile radius, Burnell continues to service his customers who have been struck with massive layoffs, including donating food to those in need. His life mission is to get the Lower 9^th Ward back on par with the rest of New Orleans.

For the last ten years, Burnell Cotlon has been a staple in New Orleans’ Lower 9^th Ward. After Hurricane Katrina wiped out all viable businesses in the town, Burnell invested his life savings into building a grocery store – Burnell’s 9^th Ward Grocery. As the only grocery store within a 5-mile radius, Burnell continues to service his customers who have been struck with massive layoffs, including donating food to those in need. His life mission is to get the Lower 9^th Ward back on par with the rest of New Orleans.