News

Saltwater intrusion in Mississippi River threatens livelihoods
Researchers say drought, sea level rise, severe storms and dredging are partly to blame for the increased in frequency and ...
Family searching for answers after New Orleans man goes missing from job on the Mississippi river
A New Orleans family is trying every avenue to track down a dock worker who went missing on the river more than one week ago.
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 ...
NOLA.com1d
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 ...
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 ...
WJTV on MSN2d
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 ...
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 ...
AccuWeather on MSN5d
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 ...
Courthouse News Service1d
Judge advances transparency suit against Mississippi River Commission
A multistate newspaper company and a large lumber company sued the Mississippi River Commission for relying on private ...
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.
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 ...
AZ Central13d
Why Mississippi River is top of endangered rivers list. What West Tennesseans need to know
The Mississippi River's endangered status stems from uncertainty surrounding FEMA's future role in floodplain protection and infrastructure maintenance. FEMA plays a crucial role in disaster ...