How long is the Mississippi River?
The “Mighty” Mississippi River is a true giant of American waterways, but if you’re wondering exactly how long it is, don’t ...
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Mississippi River mayors lobby for more government funding for flooding, mitigation
This article was written by Elise Plunk, Louisiana Illuminator, of Mississippi Today. Mississippi River levels have risen in ...
Atmospheric River Map Shows Where Heavy Snow, Rain To Hit
"An atmospheric river will surge onshore Wednesday/Thursday bringing heavy rain and snow to the Pacific Coast," the National ...
Historians call on lawmakers to extend $1 million study of 'hidden hazard' below St. Anthony Falls
A 148-year-old concrete wall sits under the Mississippi River to protect the falls and agencies are studying its condition to ...
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Trains once ferried across the river from Baton Rouge to Anchorage. But where was Anchorage?
The George S. Walker train ferry transports a train across the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge to the Anchorage railroad ...
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Crews respond to water rescue on Mississippi River in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A dramatic water rescue on the Mississippi River on Tuesday afternoon, February 25 after someone jumped off the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge. It happened around 12:30 ...
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers activates high-water plan as Mississippi River rises
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has activated its flood fight plan for the Mississippi River. USACE officials said the river has risen above 11 feet at the Carrollton Gauge ...
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Army Corps activates first phase of flood protocols as Mississippi River rises
NEW ORLEANS — The Mississippi River at the Carrollton gauge in New Orleans has risen above 11 feet, prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to activate Phase I flood fight procedures ...
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Two Mississippi Museums hold family day to celebrate Black History Month
Two Mississippi Museums held a family day Sunday to celebrate Black History Month.People from all over headed there to recognize the struggles and honor the achievements of African Americans ...
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The Mississippi River is rising. Could a spillway opening be needed this year?
The Mississippi River has been on the rise ... as part of construction of the vast levee system along the river following the great flood of 1927, which severely inundated Louisiana communities.
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High levels on Mississippi River trigger levee inspections in New Orleans
Winter and spring are normal times for the MIssissippi to experience higher water levels. High river levels can threaten the structural integrity of levees built to protect areas from flood disasters.