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Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Biloxi Didn't Have A Good First Year

Steve Wiley — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:56:51 +0000

Margaritaville CEO Doug Shipley told a Biloxi TV station, "Currently, we're in the feasibility study of determining exactly what type of hotel it's going to be, what level. We have a multitude of options that we're currently exploring."

NOAA Predicts A Busy 2013 Hurricane Season

Steve Wiley — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:43:05 +0000

“This year, oceanic and atmospheric conditions in the Atlantic basin are expected to produce more and stronger hurricanes,”
- Gerry Bell, Ph.D.,

Tax Free Weekend for Hurricane Prep Supplies

Debbie Ray — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:04:19 +0000

Saturday May 25 and Sunday May 26 are days when you will not have to pay the four-percent state sales tax on items ranging from batteries to generators

The Mouth Of The Mississippi River Is Moving North

Bernadette Lee — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:20:07 +0000

Louisiana officials, along with the Army Corps of Engineers, are looking at how they can make things more stable.

'Spirit Of Louisiana' Heads For Long Island

Steve Wiley — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 01:31:38 +0000

After the September 11, 2001 terrorists’ attacks Louisiana citizens raised funds to replace fire equipment for FDNY. The first fire engine was named the “Spirit of Louisiana.” The truck was delivered in December, 2001. FDNY sent 300 firefighters to assist Louisiana in response and recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina. They sent “Spirit” back to New [...]

Time-Lapse Of Sandy Hitting New York [VIDEO]

CJ — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 17:01:34 +0000

This video shows time-lapse photography of Sandy hitting New York. Please help our friends on the east coast as they have help us in the past.

New Jersey Union Workers Turn Away Ala. Help

JayCee — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:14:14 +0000

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, utility crews from several parts of the country, including here in the South, mobilized to help out in whatever way they could. Hundreds of vehicles in convoys headed towards the storm-ravaged areas to help restore power as soon as possible so that people affected by the storm could start to put the pieces of their lives back together. For some, it was only to be turned away.

See Devastating Before and After Photos of Hurricane Sandy

Emerald Catron — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:00:57 +0000

While many people took to Facebook bragging about how much booze they stockpiled and how Hurricane Sandy wasn't very strong at all, the following heartbreaking scenes were happening in other places. It's awful. To give you a better idea of the destruction, we've provided before pictures as well. In case you thought maybe people like to swim down FDR drive.

Photos of Hurricane Sandy Flood Social Media Sites

Stephanie McMaster — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:52:02 +0000

Photos of Hurricane Sandy flooded social media sites throughout the day Monday, with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter users in the storm’s path posting dramatic photos of waves, flooding and downed trees. (Some are fake, by the way.) The outer bands of the hurricane brought strong winds, heavy rains and storm surges to the Jersey Shore [...]

Fake Hurricane Sandy Photos That Have Gone Viral – Don't Be Fooled!

DJ Digital — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:49:07 +0000

Hurricane Sandy hasn't even hit the northeastern coast at full strength yet, and I'm already seeing fake photos on Facebook. It never fails. These types of fake imagery appear every time there is a flood, a storm, or any other type of natural disaster. It's almost as bad as the fake celeb deaths on Twitter!

Non-Essential Hurricane Items

Debbie Ray — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:29:46 +0000

With Hurricane Sandy approaching the greater Northeast, I asked my facebook friends, “What is your #1 non-essential hurricane prep item?” Here are my favorite answers: CajunGrocer.com 3 Boudin Granted, this one might be difficult in Boston, New York or New Jersey, but I think the idea is 'comfort food.' CajunGrocer.com 2 Caffeine [...]

Frankenstorm Is Coming: Latest Updates and Some Helpful Tips

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:07:19 +0000

Frankenstorm—a nickname for the potential combination of current Category 1 Hurricane Sandy and other storm systems in the North Atlantic and over the continental United States—is almost here, and for much of the East Coast, that means it’s time to get ready for lots and lots of rain, wind, snow and general meteorological mayhem. Hurricane [...]

Do We Need a New Hurricane-Rating System?

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:02:39 +0000

Weather-industry insiders feel that the Saffir-Simpson Scale, which rates hurricane strength on a scale of Category 1 (weakest) through 5 (strongest), is inadequate.

Some say changes need to be made, since the current system doesn't include enough information about the storm, that it only denotes wind speed. It reveals little detail about the tidal surge, which is what actually causes the most deaths and damage.

St. Mary Parish FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Closing Friday

Debbie Ray — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:54:09 +0000

St. Mary Parish residents who sustained uninsured or underinsured losses to their property as a result of Hurricane Isaac have just a few days left to visit the State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Morgan City at 728 Myrtle Street. Here are the details: It will close at 6 PM on Friday. Check out www.disasterassistance.gov or call [...]

Highway 39 Still Closed Due to Hurricane Isaac

Debbie Ray — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:12:37 +0000

If you're headed down Louisiana Highway 39 soon, be aware that the roadway south of Braithwaite is still closed due to work at the Stolthaven chemical plant. Flooding caused by Hurricane Isaac there pushed railroad cars, some containing hazardous materials, off the tracks, so the cleanup continues.

Catholic Charities of New Orleans Can Use Your Help

Debbie Ray — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:18:01 +0000

Volunteers from Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans are providing meals, cleaning supplies and mosquito repellent to people in need, continuing CCANO's mission of service to the poor and vulnerable by providing services to those suffering the effects of Hurricane Isaac and caring for those recovering from the flooding and wind damage caused by last week's storm.

Tons of Nutria Wash Ashore in Mississippi After Hurricane Isaac [VIDEO]

Debbie Ray — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:14:58 +0000

As if the possibility of Isaac returning to the Gulf of Mexico isn’t enough, the storm is adding insult to injury by washing up tons of nutria on Mississippi beaches. In Harrison County alone, sixteen tons of dead nutria have been hauled off the shore to a landfill. The beaches are closed, but residents report [...]

New Orleans Homeowner Shoots Looter

Debbie Ray — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:57:24 +0000

New Orleans Police say that a man who attempting to loot a home on Lessups Street in the St. Claude neighborhood was shot in the face by the man who lived in the home. The power was out in the early morning hours Monday when the man allegedly forced his way in. The 31 year [...]

Hurricane Recovery Help Needed in Laplace, Louisiana

Debbie Ray — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:53:06 +0000

The people of Laplace, Louisiana need all the manpower they can get to empty their houses before they lose everything in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac. If anyone wanted to do public service this year, now is the time to sign up! Call Fr. Garret O’Brien at St. Joan of Arc Church to see how you can help. 985-373-6963.

Want to Do Something Here in Lafayette to Help Hurricane Victims?

Debbie Ray — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:19:47 +0000

232-HELP is currently in need of volunteers to work the night shifts due to the influx of calls regarding the recent hurricane and tropical storm. On-site training will be provided to volunteers. 232-HELP/211 is a comprehensive information and referral center where individuals who are interested in getting help or giving help call to obtain information. [...]