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Body found in Mississippi River near Coon Rapids Dam
Police in Brooklyn Park say a body was found in the Mississippi River on Thursday afternoon. Police were called after the ...
US 30 bridge over Mississippi River closing next week for repairs
According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, a pavement replacement project will require closing the roadway to ...
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 ...
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 ...
Natchez is experiencing flooding from high Mississippi River Levels
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Natchez is experiencing flooding due to high levels on the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River is ...
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Mississippi River levels hit seasonal peak in New Orleans, Baton Rouge
The Mississippi River reached its highest level of the spring season in Baton Rouge on Thursday, confirming forecasts of ...
Closures on I-55 Mississippi River Bridge extended due to rain
Closures on the Interstate 55 Bridge over the Mississippi River in West Memphis have been extended for routine bridge ...
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Barges strike Old Mississippi River Bridge; 1 sinks
Two barges struck the old Mississippi River Bridge Thursday afternoon. According to Herman Smith of the Vicksburg Bridge ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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.
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Barge hits Old Mississippi River Bridge in Vicksburg
A barge hit the old Highway 80 railroad bridge over the Mississippi River in Vicksburg.David Day, with the Vicksburg Daily News, reported that a tow boat with more than a dozen barges was traveling ...