The idea that state and local governments can step up and do what FEMA does is not only unrealistic, it’s reckless.

Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng and other officials will hold a hurricane preparedness press conference 2 p.m.

Jefferson Parish is a model for all," NOAA's Ken Graham said. "Jefferson Parish really is a model for the state and the ...

A look back at some of the most destructive and deadliest hurricanes to ever hit Louisiana.

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! The Pointe-Au-Chien Indian Tribe has been fighting to hold on to its identity and culture after centuries of discrimination ...

Gathered outside of a low-rent housing shelter on the east side of Houma, 15 to 20 people get a free hot meal at 5 p.m.

The project will still move forward with its first phase using a $4.9 million community development block grant. The parish ...

After working in the petrochemical industry, he devoted himself to environmental activism — and to creating an inclusive ...

Get the latest on food, water and climate issues delivered to your inbox. Modeled after laws passed in New York and Vermont, ...

Over the last 25 years, the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) has given New Orleans-headquartered Entergy 48 Emergency Response Awards for the way it tackles storm outage recovery and assistance ...