Nation Sep 02 Despite being downgraded to a storm, Ida pummeled East Coast states The U.S. East Coast is grappling with historic flooding and tornadoes. At least 40 more deaths have been linked to storm Ida since it struck with new fury Wednesday. Other than Louisiana, flooding is also bad in parts of the…
Nation Sep 01 Some Louisiana parishes may be without power for months Hundreds of thousands in Southeast Louisiana are still facing a lack of power, water, and gasoline three days after Hurricane Ida struck the area. President Joe Biden is expected to visit Friday. Overall, more than a million are without power.
Nation Aug 31 Millions in Louisiana struggle with heat, loss of power in the aftermath of Ida Residents along the Gulf Coast are struggling after Hurricane Ida, which left at least five people dead. Soaring temperatures added to the struggles of more than a million people in and surrounding New Orleans who lost power and have no…
Nation Aug 28 Hurricane Ida rapidly intensifies, taking aim on the Louisiana coast; evacuations underway Large portions of southern Louisiana could see 10 to 15 inches of rain, winds up to 140 m.p.h. and a tidal surge up to 15 feet.
Health Aug 27 Surgery by day, bedpans at night: Staffing shortages in Louisiana hospitals mean some workers pull double duties NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana hospitals are in a state of concern fueled by critical staff shortages and an astronomical number of new COVID-19 infections. The state, in which only 40% of residents are fully vaccinated, is averaging nearly…
Arts Aug 19 COVID is back for an encore in New Orleans, and musicians face an uncertain future How do you let the good times roll when the coronavirus is back for a fourth wave with the delta variant?…