How the weather plays a role in the Mississippi saltwater problems

Saltwater intrusion typically happens every year closer to the mouth of the Mississippi River. Some years, it can creep too far upstream when the river is low, which is what’s happening now.Elevation ...

First responders describe conditions for search for 2-day-old allegedly thrown into Miss. River

First responders from multiple agencies, including the Memphis Police Department and what is now the Shelby County Sheriff's ...
American Farm Bureau Federation

Low Mississippi River Levels Again Jeopardize Farm Income

Low Mississippi River levels are disrupting grain barge traffic, driving up costs, weakening basis, and threatening U.S. farm ...
KSDK

Deadly Missouri helicopter crash report released; future investigations planned

WEST ALTON, Mo. — Federal officials on Friday released an initial report on their investigation into the deadly helicopter crash that happened on the Mississippi River near West Alton, Missouri, on ...
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Body found in Mississippi River could be linked to missing person's case from June

ST. LOUIS — Illinois authorities are investigating after a body was recovered from the Mississippi River near the Chain of Rocks bridge. The Madison County Sheriff's Office said at around 8 a.m.
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Train derails into Mississippi River near Wisconsin community, congressman says

FERRYVILLE, Wis. -- A train derailed Thursday in Ferryville, Wisconsin, south of the Lansing Bridge, according to US Rep. Derrick Van Orden, CNN reported. At least a dozen train cars fell off the ...

River Pilot organization sued over membership selection process

HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF VESSELS SAIL UP AND DOWN THE RIVER EACH YEAR, PASSING THROUGH NEW ORLEANS, AND FOR GENERATIONS, STEAMSHIP RIVER PILOTS ARE REQUIRED TO BOARD THOSE VESSELS AND NAVIGATE SHIPS ...