Many of us know about Last Island because of the deadly hurricane that hit there in August 1856 and that is still listed as one of the strongest hurricanes ever to make landfall in Louisiana.
One year ago today, Hurricane Ida dealt a heavy blow to Louisiana's coast. Intense flooding overwhelmed communities.
If you’re hoping for fresh news on next year’s race for governor, you will be disappointed by this column. Very little will transpire on that front until the fall elections are concluded.
Abraham Lincoln was elected President 162 years ago.
Jean Lafitte left New Orleans and the ruins of his Baratarian kingdom in 1818 to make a new start on Galveston Island, but not all of his band went with him.
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