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Mississippi River’s Drought Uncovers Hidden Environmental Nightmares
The severe drought affecting the Mississippi River has exposed alarming and unsettling horrors hidden beneath its surface. In this video, we explore the environmental impact of the drought, uncovering ...
Scientists found the remains of a prehistoric monster in the Mississippi River
Beneath the muddy creek beds of Mississippi, scientists recently discovered the fossil of a terrifying prehistoric monster.
Man jumped off bridge into Mississippi River after police chase, cops say
Jack Jeffrey Roper, 56, of Festus was charged with assault, aggravated fleeing a stop and kidnapping after the incident early ...
Man who jumped off bridge into Mississippi River to evade police officers charged with kidnapping
A man was taken into custody along the bank of the Mississippi River and is now facing multiple charges after he jumped off ...
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Lack of rain, snowmelt leading to low river levels as boating season begins
Despite lower-than-normal river levels heading into the busy boating season, local businesses are reporting smooth sailing as ...
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The Mississippi River has dropped to a historic low for the second consecutive year
Mississippi River water levels are plummeting to an all-time low this week at Memphis in the wake of a sweltering summer and ongoing drought – setting a record for the second consecutive year ...
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The River’s Reckoning: Key takeaways on the Mississippi’s challenging new era
These are the emerging challenges Louisiana and the nation are struggling to content with on the lower Mississippi River.
How to plan a (road) trip along the Mississippi River where the water isn't the only star
Officially called the Great River Road National Scenic Byway, this series of state and local highways and roads follows the ...
The Atlantic14y
What We've Done to the Mississippi River: An Explainer
The lower reaches of the Mississippi River are being hit by record floods, as detailed on our In Focus photography blog. While there are thousands of news stories about what's happening ...
Smithsonian Magazine2d
How the United States Laid Claim to the Mississippi River, One Mile at a Time
With the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, this massive effort spread into the western watershed, through the 530 million new acres of land on the western side of the Mississippi River. And Robbins and ...
Mississippi River flooding causes hunting closures on MS public lands, more expected
Three state wildlife management areas and one national wildlife refuge have hunting closures in place due to flooding. Two ...
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Taming the Mighty Mississippi
ALONG THE RIVER — The Mississippi runs the spine of America, touching 10 states and draining waters from 21 more, a vast waterway with a rich mythology, a sometimes powerful beauty and an always ...