New Orleans

Katrina Damage A Result of Army Corps' Failures: Judge

Michael Santo — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:30:24 -0600

U.S. District Judge Stanwood Duval ruled in favor of New Orleans residents late Wednesday. He agreed that the Army Corps of Engineers' failure to properly maintain a navigation channel led to massive flooding by Hurricane Katrina along the Gulf Coast in 2005.

New Orleans Mardi Gras Shooting Leavs Six Injured

Offbeatnews — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:59:20 -0600

What should be an all out celebration has turned violent as police say several people have been shot today along the Mardi Gras parade route in New Orleans. The Mardi Gras shooting left six people injured.

Did termites help Katrina destroy New Orleans floodwalls?

harminka — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:39:16 -0500

New research presented in the fall issue of American Entomologist suggests Formosan subterranean termites damaged New Orleans dikes.

Archdiocese of New Orleans Updates On School Closing

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:29:14 -0500

If the civil parish in which schools are located closes public schools, Catholic schools of Archdiocese of New Orleans will close.

Central Gulf States a Likely Target for Ike

erku — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:25:04 -0500

Hurricane Ike could have New Orleans in its Crosshairs as the hurricane targets the Gulf states.

New Orleans Mayor Orders Mandatory Evacuation

erku — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:25:48 -0500

The City of New Orleans launched the City Assisted Evacuation Plan this morning at 8 a.m. in preparation for Hurricane Gustav. Officials and volunteers helped check in citizens who needed assistance evacuating the city, including those with medical needs and with pets. The mayor has ordered a mandatory evacuation from New Orleans.

New Orleans Weather Braces For Gustav

erku — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:19:19 -0500

I am currently working in New Orleans and it is nearly three years to the day that Katrina struck the city, with a storm forecast (Gustav) to hit New Orleans early next week. I can tell you that right now, there is a palpable sense of anxiety and fear among my colleagues who witnessed Katrina.

New Orleans Is The Fastest Growing City In U.S.

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:06:57 -0500

New Orleans was the fastest-growing large city in America last year, but its population is still about half what it was before Hurricane Katrina, the US Census Bureau reported.

Real To Reel: World War II In Film

ruzik_tuzik — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:07:27 -0500

The pivotal years of World War II have influenced and inspired filmmakers, documentarians and the media for more than 60 years. To commemorate and reflect upon this important era, The National World War II Museum in New Orleans will present Real to Reel: World War II in Film, Documentaries & Newsreels, April 10-12, 2008.

New Orlean's Demolition Plans Lead To Protests

Ian McGuffick — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 18:06:08 -0600

Violent protests broke out in New Orleans today, amidst allegations that the city's proposal to tear down public housing units damaged by Hurricane Katrina, is seeped in racism.

Kevin Costner to take part in New Orleans' Carnival season

Dinka — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:21:13 -0600

Kevin Costner will participate in the Endymion parade, one of the largest parades during New Orleans' Carnival season.

Don't Feed the Bears

Wilber123 — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:44:39 -0500

Ever been to the Smoky Mountain National Park and watched the short movie called " Don't Feed the Bears " ? The reason you can't feed them is that once you do they no longer will find food for them selves, and will expect you to provide it for them. If you don't they will break in your camp site, tents and steel your food. If you get in their way they will kill you. They'll become such a nuisance and a danger to the public they eventuality have to be impounded and sometimes put to s ....