BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - 2025 marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The storm made landfall on August 29, 2005, leaving widespread devastation in its wake.

WATCH: Katrina: South Mississippi’s Story

To commemorate the anniversary, several events are happening across South Mississippi.

Thursday, August 21

Strategic Planning and Decision Making Before and After Katina

A presentation by Tim Keller, retired Chancery Clerk and County Administrator for Hancock County

Kate Lobrano House, 108 Cue Street, Bay St. Louis

12 p.m.

Reservations are required

Saturday, August 23

Book signing of ‘To Ride a Storm Surge ‘ by Lisa Hatfield

Waveland Library, 345 Coleman Avenue

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Tuesday, August 26

‘Children of the Storm’ panel

A panel discussio

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