In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina roared through the Gulf Coast, killing more than 1,000 people and causing more than $100 billion of damage. In New Orleans, the failure of the levee system resulted ...

More than a decade later, have the lessons of Katrina been learned? New Orleans and the surrounding area were evacuated days before Katrina made landfall, with about 1 million people - nearly 80% ...

Contractors are expected to start demolishing the former Six Flags' rides and attractions next month in New Orleans ...

New Orleans has mostly dodged the big hurricanes this year, such as Beryl, Helene, and Milton. However, based on AccuWeather ...

Q: What economic challenges has New Orleans faced in recent years? What are some of the challenges being faced today? Melissa Ehlinger: “Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill highlighted a ...

The Bourbon Street Band Is Back, a rhyming picture book for children ages 3-8, has captivated readers with its story of resilience and the healing power of music. Written by the award-winning team of ...

Making landfall on August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans with enormous force. The city had faced deadly storms previously, including Hurricane Betsy in 1965, which caused extensive ...

When Hurricane Katrina struck, Leah Chase was the chef and co-owner of the legendary New Orleans restaurant, Dooky Chase, a landmark in the city’s oldest black neighborhood. Chase saw her ...