The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi....



Chereé Dumas surveys hurricane damage in Columbia, MS

Storm damage in Columbia

Volunteer Patricia Cooper of Columbia sorting supplies

Volunteer Dale Underwood of Brandon, MS loading the truck

Joe Dumas surveys damage outside Columbia

Hurricane damage in Columbia

Car destroyed by falling tree in Columbia

Baxterville, MS community center sign

Hurricane-stricken residents of Baxterville

A little girl from Baxterville gratefully sips some cold water on a hot day

Residents of Baxterville receive needed supplies

Many large trees were pulled out by the roots

Line of cars waiting to buy gasoline in Lumberton, MS

Residents of Lumberton look for supplies at city hall

Trees down south of Lumberton

Another downed tree

Just south of Lumberton, residents post a sign: "We're OK, Thank God"

Across from the sign, an American flag flies proudly from one of the few remaining trees

Damage to First Baptist Church of Carnes, MS

Another view of damage to First Baptist Church

Unloading supplies at Carnes Volunteer Fire Department (and impromptu town hall)

Storm damage to the University of Southern Mississippi campus in Hattiesburg

Crushed car in front of USM's M.M. Roberts Stadium (also damaged)