Former President George W. Bush visits New Orleans today to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says in some ways it seems strange that Bush would come back after being so chastised about what he did and did not do following the storm. But he says it’s not unusual for presidents and former presidents to commemorate tragedies…

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He says no matter what, Bush is eternally tied to Hurricane Katrina.

Many thoughts today are reverting back to 10 years ago when Hurricane Katrina descended on the Gulf Coast. Immediate response efforts by federal, state and local governments were widely criticized. But then-Governor Kathleen Blanco believes Louisiana now leads the nation in knowing what to do before, during, and after storms…

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Blanco says following Katrina and Rita she instructed her staff to rewrite the disaster response.

The director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says the state is now in a better position to respond to a Hurricane Katrina like event. Kevin Davis says one of the biggest advancements is a better relationship between the state and FEMA. Davis says he meets with the FEMA regional director on a regular basis…

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Davis was the president of St. Tammany Parish during Hurricane Katrina.

Visitation for fallen State Police Trooper Steven Vincent, who was killed in the line of duty earlier this week, will take place today at the Lake Charles Civic Center Rosa Heart Theater. Calcasieu Parish Police Juror Tony Stelly says Vincent’s reputation was like gold in his hometown of Iowa because he was such a caring person…

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Stelly expects many people to come out and pay their respects at the visitation and tomorrow’s funeral service.