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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 ...
Lightning strikes 3 aboard boat in Louisiana while New Orleans floods
VENICE, La. – Three people were struck by lightning in Louisiana on Friday, while parts of New Orleans were flooded. Patrick ...
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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 ...
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Mammoth break in Mississippi's banks south of New Orleans is building new land, study says
The break, known as Neptune Pass, has grown so large it is comparable to the 10th-largest river in North America and the ...
New Orleans man missing from job on Mississippi River
A New Orleans family is trying every avenue to track down a dock worker who went missing on the river more than one week ago.
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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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 ...
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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Barge sinks after vessels collide on Mississippi River near New Orleans
Two vessels collided on the Mississippi River near Harahan Sunday evening, resulting in a sunken barge and temporary closures to river traffic as officials assessed the damage. The U.S. Coast ...