I'm wondering how Natchez, MS is doing. Hope all of those beautiful antebellum homes are okay.
I was thinking of going to the pilgrimage there in the spring.
They seem to be okay, albeit packed:
Natchez shelters almost full; volunteers needed; convention center open to locals for shelter only
http://www.natchezdemocrat.com/articles/2005/08/29/news/news14.txt