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Barges hit Mississippi River bridge in Vicksburg
Two barges hit the Mississippi River bridge in Vicksburg. The incident occurred on Thursday, May 1. The barges could be seen ...
Natchez is experiencing flooding from high Mississippi River Levels
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Natchez is experiencing flooding due to high levels on the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River is ...
WWNO11h
Mississippi River levels hit seasonal peak in New Orleans, Baton Rouge
The Mississippi River reached its highest level of the spring season in Baton Rouge on Thursday, confirming forecasts of ...
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Barge hits Old Mississippi River Bridge in Vicksburg
A barge hit the old Highway 80 railroad bridge over the Mississippi River in Vicksburg.
Saltwater intrusion in Mississippi River threatens livelihood of residents south of New Orleans
Researchers say drought, sea level rise, severe storms and dredging are partly to blame for the increased in frequency and ...
The Vicksburg Post7h
Barges strike Old Mississippi River Bridge; 1 sinks
Two barges struck the old Mississippi River Bridge Thursday afternoon. According to Herman Smith of the Vicksburg Bridge ...
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Barge sinks after vessels collide on Mississippi River near New Orleans
The U.S. Coast Guard responded to the incident, which comes during a period of elevated river levels "contributing to ...
Six barges break free, one sinks after collision on Mississippi River near New Orleans
A barge breakaway and sinking temporarily closed part of the Mississippi River near New Orleans after a vessel collision ...
Why Mississippi River is top of endangered rivers list. What you need to know
The Mississippi River is considered the most endangered in the U.S. due to uncertainty over the Federal Emergency Management ...
Vessel collision on Lower Mississippi River sinks barge: U.S. Coast Guard
The United States Coast Guard is investigating a vessel collision on the Lower Mississippi River that sunk a barge.
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Mississippi River crests above flood stage in Vicksburg
The Mississippi River crested above flood stage on Monday, April 28 in Vicksburg. The National Weather Service (NWS) expects ...
Why Mississippi River is top of endangered rivers list. What West Tennesseans need to know
The Mississippi River is considered the most endangered in the U.S. due to uncertainty over the Federal Emergency Management ...