08/29/2026
Today, August 29th, marks 21 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall SE of New Orleans, bringing a devastating 28 ft storm surge with it that heavily affected SE LA and SW MS. It is still considered one of the deadliest hurricanes to date. It also set the stage for the nation and the world to become familiar with the name "Cajun Navy" as neighbors with boats began checking on and rescuing neighbors in need of assistance as the flood waters continued to rise. To date, some of the remains of the almost 1400 people that perished remain unidentified, may they rest in peace.