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A year after Katrina, New Orleans desperately seeking tourists A year after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans is desperately seeking tourists. The areas where tourists go largely escaped devastation and are anxiously awaiting visitors to come and spend money. Plenty of hotel rooms are again available, most of New Orleans world-renowned restaurants are open and events such as Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest are back. Post-Katrina, New Orleans seeks tourists A year after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans is desperately seeking tourists. Can soccer Cinderellas avoid Hollywood ending? Sure, it would be nice to jet out to Los Angeles a couple of days early, to get comfortable with the surroundings and prepare thoroughly for the match of their lives. Good Deeds Rewarded With Vacation Hurricane Katrina brought out the best in many people. During a stop in Baton Rouge, La., two people got a special thank you from The Early Show . Flying High Again *** Hot-Air Balloons Return to BR for State and National Competitions By CYNTHIA V. CAMPBELL Flying high agai Gone with the wind Since Katrina battered New Orleans, the population has halved. Gary Younge finds a city losing its soul. Gone with the wind Since hurricane Katrina battered New Orleans almost a year ago, the population has halved. Amid the debris and regret, Gary Younge finds a city losing its soul. August/September 2006 Preview The local media’s heroic performance in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina profoundly altered and deepened the relationship between the news organizations and the people of New Orleans. But can this close connection be sustained without added resources and new blood? Holden proposes CATS bailout Mayor-President Kip Holden is proposing a $500,000 bailout plan for the financially troubled Capital Area Transit System. Readers take trip down memory lane From long drives with Fido to cross country excursions in a classic car, cruising the open road not only is the ultimate summer vacation, but also a time-honored tradition for many Express-News readers. | ||