Katrina 20

From campus safety to funding for institutions, the impact of Hurricane Katrina on Louisiana's higher education systems is still evident 20 years later.

Report for America corps member Alex Cox spoke with retired Interfaith Federation executive director Rev. Robin McCullough-Bade about how Hurricane Katrina weighs on people’s spirits to this day.

Despite progress in East Biloxi, a historically Black neighborhood remains worse off post-Katrina, according to residents.

After Katrina wiped the town out, Bay St. Louis rebuilt itself into a coastal paradise. But insurance challenges limit who can live there.

For their audio piece, 12th grade student Amari Walton shares a story about her grandmother's experience during Katrina.

When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Antigravity Magazine played a vital role in helping local media dispel rumors and keep their audience informed.

The Trump administration cancelled a program to fund projects that help prevent storm damage before disasters. Louisiana was set to receive more than $720 million.

Visions of a regional economy based on storm durability have failed to materialize.

WWNO/WRKF has been airing What Was Lost, a new series from Verite News featuring audio essays and stories about things people lost to the storm, be it physical or emotional possessions.