The Vicksburg Post2h
Mississippi River mayors lobby for more government funding for flooding, mitigation
This article was written by Elise Plunk, Louisiana Illuminator, of Mississippi Today. Mississippi River levels have risen in ...
Baton Rouge Business Report23h
Mayors along the Mississippi River are lobbying for funding to battle flooding
As annual snowmelt is making its way south, flood warnings are in effect for much of the lower Mississippi basin once again. Mayors of cities along the Mississippi River have experienced increased ...
The Gazette1d
Proposed legislation aims to protect Mississippi River fisheries
A new congressional bill aims to improve fisheries and environmental quality in the Mississippi River basin with a federally funded commission.
Atmospheric River Map Shows Where Heavy Snow, Rain To Hit
"An atmospheric river will surge onshore Wednesday/Thursday bringing heavy rain and snow to the Pacific Coast," the National ...
At Least 3 Dead In Mississippi After Severe Storms Slam The South
At least two people were killed after deadly storms struck the South Tuesday. The system spun up tornadoes, brought damaging ...
Dangerous Weather Brings Damage, Evacuations And Widespread Power Outages Across The South
Severe weather tore across the South Tuesday with power outages, damage to homes and businesses, flight delays and a ...
News-Press NOW10d
$75 million was awarded to plant trees in places that badly need them. In anti-DEI push, that's over
Arthur Johnson has lived in New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward for nearly three decades, long enough to appreciate the trees that ...
Mississippi River at Carrollton Gauge inspected after water levels rise above 11 feet
Officials reported the water level is over 11 feet, prompting increased monitoring to ensure it does not exceed 15 feet, which would strain the levee system.
Orlando Sentinel14d
National Park Service withdraws Black community in Louisiana from historic landmark consideration
(AP) — A Louisiana landscape of centuries-old sugar cane plantations and enduring Afro-Creole culture along the Mississippi River had been ... in the plantation system in the American South.” ...
WTVA15d
Expect long waits at Mississippi DMVs this week as issues continue
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) closed all locations last Thursday, Feb. 20 and Friday, Feb. 21 for system updates and reopened on Monday, Feb. 24. However, technical issues ...
NKyTribune16d
The River: The S.S. UNITED STATES, like so many iconic American vessels, lost to time and progress
Exactly one year ago today, as I write on 20 February 2025, American Queen Voyages (AQV), owners of the AMERICAN QUEEN, the last overnight steamboat on the Mississippi River system, announced ...
TV Insider18d
‘Long Bright River’ Trailer: Amanda Seyfried Returns Home to Save a City in Crisis (VIDEO)
A trailer is finally here for the anticipated series, Long Bright River, starring Amanda Seyfried in a role like you’ve never seen before. The nearly two-minute trailer will have fans on the ...