The report, released by the university’s Education Research Alliance, studied the consequences of the district’s transition from a traditional district-run model to the current charter school-based ...

The costliest hurricane to impact the U.S. was Hurricane Katrina (2005), which caused an estimated $201.3 billion in damage.

The surge in demand is echoed at the state level. Louisiana’s Fortified Homes Program is so popular it routinely sells out.

Volunteers came to the center for masks, coveralls, goggles and gloves to protect them from potentially toxic ash, as well as ...

In an inaugural ceremony, New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond blessed more than 35 emergency vehicles and the first responders who use them.

The StormTracker Team at Louisiana First News has everything you need to know for hurricane preparedness. On the “Ahead of ...

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, one of the worst disasters in U.S. history, New Orleans launched the most ambitious school ...

NOAA’s outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to Nov. 30, predicts a 30 percent chance of a ...

The Archdiocese of New Orleans is doing its part to make sure New Orleans’ first responders and their equipment are ready for ...

Organizers say Tuesday's event was not just about preparation, but also about ensuring that no one goes hungry in the wake of a disaster.

More than 150 years after their deaths, the individuals were honored with a multifaith memorial and jazz funeral — bringing ...

So make evacuation plans now. Stock up on flashlights, batteries, water and nonperishable foods. Keep your vehicles gassed ...