MDOT urges preparedness on Hurricane Katrina anniversary

HATTIESBURG, MISS.--- As the 14th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, the Mississippi Department of Transportation reminds the public that now is the time to prepare for hurricane season. Katrina surged through South Mississippi on August 29, 2005, unleashing more than $1 billion in damage... Read More.

UPDATE: BARRY UPGRADED TO A CATEGORY 1 HURRICANE

Hurricane Barry is now moving on shore on the Louisiana Coast. Movement is northwestward at 5 knots. The center should cross the Louisiana coast during the next few hours, then move slowly toward the north-northwest and north through Louisiana. The new National Hurricane Center track forecast is a little to the west... Read More.