The wooden sculptures lining the median of U.S. 90 are among the top tourist attractions on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. They are also a creative tribute to the live oaks that lined the scenic highway ...

In August, 2005, America suffered one of the worst disasters in its long history when Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast. The massive storm caused widespread damage across the region, but it was in ...

There have been some truly devastating hurricanes over the years. These, however, were the most damaging hurricanes of all time.

Here’s a look at the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Facts The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) is a stockpile of crude oil owned by the US government. It provides a back-up supply of crude oil if ...

TV news personality Soledad O’Brien will be riding in the big light-up shoe when Muses rolls through Uptown the Thursday night before Mardi Gras.

Cesar Millan takes on a critical mission to save three dogs displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Dealing with trauma, injury, and separation anxiety, these refugees (an Akita, Rottweiler, and Lab mix) are ...

Pregnant women are a vulnerable population after disaster. Their health may be improved through community-based support programs in addition to their standard prenatal care. We conducted a prenatal ...

When Hurricane Katrina struck in August 2005, the storm itself was devastating — but the response was worse. Despite days of advance warning, evacuation and rescue efforts broke down at every level of ...

As 2025 draws to a close, we revisit the stories of four people who now call Colorado home. They have a common bond: They all survived the American tragedy known as Hurricane Katrina, which devastated ...