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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Mississippi River forecast to crest in New Orleans, Baton Rouge this weekend
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for the Mississippi River to reach some of its highest water levels in recent ...
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.
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 ...
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Conservation group names Mississippi River ‘most endangered,’ cites proposed FEMA cuts
A conservation group on Wednesday named the Mississippi River the “most endangered river of 2025,” citing threats to abolish ...
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 ...