As the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, Dauphin Island faces an existential crisis with ongoing beach erosion and funding challenges for vital restoration projects. Mayor Jeff Collier and residents strive to protect their community from future storms.
A firefighter was injured in a rollover crash while battling the Canyon Fire, which has now burned over 5,370 acres. Despite the challenges, firefighters have made significant progress in containing the blaze, with evacuation warnings still in effect.
A powerful storm system wreaked havoc across several U.S. states, resulting in 39 fatalities and widespread destruction. As cleanup begins, concerns rise over the nation's disaster preparedness amid significant agency changes.
