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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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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 ...
11-foot alligator spotted as Mississippi River nears flood stage in New Orleans
On Monday, the Mississippi River measured just below flood stage, which is 17 feet above sea level at the Carrollton gauge in ...
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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 ...
Barge sinks after vessel collision on Mississippi River near New Orleans, U.S. Coast Guard confirms
The Coast Guard says high river levels contributed to a vessel collision on the Mississippi River near New Orleans, causing ...
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 ...
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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 years in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. According to forecasts ...
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Six barges break free, one sinks after collision on Mississippi River near New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Coast Guard responded to a vessel collision that caused a barge breakaway and one sunken barge on the Lower Mississippi River near New Orleans on Sunday (April 27 ...