Anniversary shadows New Orleans Katrina recovery efforts
Sophia Maines profiles Tulane student Jennifer Raney and Lawrence native Lawrence as New Orleans nears the hurricane anniversary. Residents describe slow progress and continuing trauma from the Aug. 29 strike, with reports of stalled recovery and ongoing challenges in rebuilding.
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Codrescu to discuss Katrina at Hall Center lecture
Writer Andrei Codrescu, NPR columnist, will discuss Katrina as the Hall Center for the Humanities opens its lecture series. TV coverage centers on hurricane recovery. engineers review levee work. Louisiana Supreme Court upholds two hurricane insurance laws. Sen Trent Lott criticizes FEMA.
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Andrei Codrescu
Hall Center For the Humanities
New Orleans
Louisiana Supreme Court
Trent Lott
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City waits on Katrina aid as red tape drags repairs
New Orleans officials say billions promised after Hurricane Katrina remain largely untapped due to bureaucratic hurdles and high costs. Mayor Ray Nagin cites only 117 million initial funding for hundreds of projects including police stations and schools, with departments mustering funds first before federal aid. Residents express frustration over slow progress and crumbling infrastructure.
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Get Downtown Lawrence Homecoming Bash Planned
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce with KU Alumni Association plans a free Friday Oct 6 party on Eighth Street between New Hampshire and Massachusetts to celebrate homecoming weekend. Two bands, food vendors and alcohol sales will be offered with a $5,000 city grant sought and street closure permits. Downtown Lawrence Inc backs the event and city officials show support.
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Lawrence
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Mike Amyx
Tip leads to arrest in store robbery
An anonymous Crime Stoppers tip helped authorities arrest Marcus J. Bell, 20, of 2124 W 26th St, for aggravated robbery in a Thursday night holdup at Presto Convenience. Undersheriff Kenny Massey noted it was unusual for tips to solve crimes within minutes. The report references a GNews video and continued police coverage.
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Mass St. fully back in business
Mass Street is now a fully functioning two way street after waterline project crews removed barricades and fencing Friday morning. The project cost $1.5 million and had reduced the 700 and 800 blocks to one way traffic with limited parking all summer. Local business owner Terri Faunce called the reopening a welcome surprise.
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