The Mississippi Gulf Coast is slowly recovering from Hurricane Katrina. Two bridges are now open. The I-110 and Popps Ferry, which is helping the traffic situation. Three casinos are now open.  How ever many places on the coast of Biloxi and Gulfport are no longer in existance. Many are rebuilding.  Dining is a real problem. Many places are not open claiming staff shortages. (Photo courtesy Gulf Coast Hurricane Center website.) Many sources of information on the internet ... [full story]

A few Hurrican Katrina Before and After Pics Courtesy of GoGulfCoast.biz Used with permission. Hurricane Katrina Struck and heavily damaged the Mississippi Gulf Coast area on Aug 29th 2005 More pictures here. Here are a few of the casinos damaged. The Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi Not yet re-opened as of January 2006 The Palace Casino and Resort Has re-opened the Casino and Hotel as of January 2006 No official news on re-opening the President Casino as of ... [full story]

Helpful Contact Numbers dealing with Aid / Assistance for Hurricane Victims. • Alabama Emergency Management Agency • American Red Cross -- (800) 435-7669 / (800) HELP-NOW / (800) 257-7575 (Spanish) • Army National Guard -- (800) 833-6622 • Department of Homeland Security • Displaced TSA employees -- (866) 301-7214 • FEMA • Florida Division of Emergency Management • GO Direct: U.S. Department of the Treasury Social Security assistance -- (877) 654-6347 • Homes for Katrina • Katrina Recovery Job Connection • Keller Williams Realty associate assistance -- (866) 591-2737 • Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness • Macy's New ... [full story]