Two dead in Mississippi as severe weather strikes the South
The severe weather and winds caused officials to urge caution about Mardi Gras floats during Fat Tuesday celebrations in New ...
Massive March storm battering US; tornado watch issued for New Orleans: Live updates
The winter storm could impact up to 170 million people across more than 20 states from the southern Plains to the Midwest and ...
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High levels on Mississippi River trigger levee inspections in New Orleans
High water levels for the Mississippi River in New Orleans spurred increased levee inspections from the U.S. Army Corps of ...
Storms, possible twisters threaten just as New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras
On Tuesday, twisters, damaging winds and large hail are possible as a strong system moves into Arkansas, Louisiana and ...
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The Mississippi River is rising. Could a spillway opening be needed this year?
Seasonal rises on the Mississippi have triggered additional levee checks and a prohibition on certain work near them.
She Wanted a New Orleans Home Fit for a Parade
With two teenagers in tow, a single mother in New Orleans looked for her future empty nest along the Mardi Gras parade routes ...
New Orleans rushes to rework Mardi Gras celebrations in the face of storm and twister warnings
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Officials rushed to reschedule Mardi Gras celebrations and warned revelers against brining umbrellas and ...
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Army Corps activates first phase of flood protocols as Mississippi River rises
NEW ORLEANS — The Mississippi River at the Carrollton gauge in New Orleans has risen above 11 feet, prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to activate Phase I flood fight procedures ...
New Orleans travel guide: where to stay, what to do, what to eat
For breakfast, a cocktail, or, an intimate dinner you have Elysian Bar, the hotel’s sister restaurant and café that's tucked ...