Jan 7th, 2006 · On Jan. 1, Dr. Regina Benjamin's rural health clinic in Bayou La Batre, Ala., was destroyed by a fire. The clinic was preparing to reopen after repairs that followed severe damage from Hurricane Katrina. The doctor tells Debbie Elliott what she'll do next.
Dec 15th, 2005 · President Bush announces he will seek to an additional $1.5 billion -- nearly double the amount originally allocated -- to repair broken levees around New Orleans. It's hoped repairs to the levee system can be completed before the next hurricane season. But researchers aren't sure that's possible.
Nov 20th, 2005 · Shortly after Hurricane Katrina struck, the Schultz family of Bayou La Batre, Ala., was in danger of losing their home. But thanks to donations from a church and from strangers, the family is nearly done repairing their home. Their first meal there will be on Thanksgiving Day.
Oct 26th, 2005 · The California Delta, an expanse of land in the San Joaquin Valley that sits mostly below sea level, is experiencing a housing boom. Developers are repairing old levees and building new ones -- even though the area's geographic similarity to New Orleans has sparked new concerns about flooding, and criticism of the ongoing construction. Jason Margolis of member station KQED reports.
Oct 5th, 2005 · Federal officials say it will take several months for oil and gas drilling along the Gulf Coast to recover from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Interior Secretary Gale Norton says there is no official estimate of the cost of repairs, but that "it will clearly be in the billions of dollars."
Sep 25th, 2005 · Louisiana is not the only state where levees are overdue for repairs. Kansas City, St. Louis and other major cities are now worried that New Orleans will siphon the Army Corps of Engineers' resources.
Sep 19th, 2005 · Scientists in California have shown that it is possible to used human neural stem cells to repair spinal cord injury in mice. Debate has surrounded whether stem cells actually helped in spinal cord repair. The new research shows that when the cells were removed, the repairs disappeared.
Sep 5th, 2005 · About one million land-line phones were cut off by Hurricane Katrina, and cell phone service is still spotty. Telecommunications throughout the region won't return to normal until the power grid is repaired. Many telecommunications providers trucked in scores of generators and backup equipment to jump-start the process. Communications may be partially restored in the coming days.