'I won't leave.' Residents of hard-hit Louisiana town undeterred by another deadly hurricane
CNN
In the face of unimaginable pain and loss, residents of a hard-hit Louisiana community vow to stay. A sense of place coupled with the bonds of family, friendship and community are stronger than the killer storms that upend their lives.
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