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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 ...
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 ...
How this Illinois-based nonprofit is working to keep the Mississippi River mighty
Living Lands & Waters is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1998 by Chad Pregracke. While living and working on the ...
Mississippi River deemed most endangered river in U.S., conservation group says
A conservation organization has named the Mississippi River as the most endangered river in the country. Every year, the ...
Winona woman arrested in 2011 death of newborn found in Mississippi River
The biological mother of a dead newborn found floating on the Mississippi River in 2011 is facing criminal charges.
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 ...
Barges hit Mississippi River levee near Skip Bertman Dr.
Marion Mayfield and Derek Fife talk about the upcoming "Star Wars Day' event at the Louisiana Art and Science Museum.
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Flooding to continue on lower Mississippi River as new flash flood threat emerges
As flooding cycles on the Mississippi Delta region, more rounds of heavy rain are on the way and could spark new flooding ...
Mother arrested in 14-year-old cold case of ‘Baby Angel’ infant found dead in Mississippi River
A woman was charged in the 14-year-old cold case of an infant found dead and floating in the Mississippi River after DNA ...
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Turkey hunting opening in the Mississippi River Floodwaters Zone
The Mississippi River Floodwaters Zone (the “Zone”) includes all public and private lands within the following borders: The ...
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Bonnet Carré Spillway opening 'seems a certainty' as Mississippi River rises, state says
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers test opening the Bonnet Carré Spillway in Norco, La., as the Mississippi River nears flood stage, Monday, April 21, 2025. The test was for possible later opening if ...