When it rains: How the series was reported
After floods hammered St. Louis and eastern Kentucky this summer, the Ag & Water Desk wanted to know: Is rainfall increasing in the Mississippi River basin?
Topic: Mississippi River
RSSThere are 83 article(s) tagged Mississippi River:
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October 2022
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When it rains: Mississippi River basin gets wetter as climate change brings extreme rain, floods
Our climate that is growing hotter and wetter — and more prone to dumping massive rains and flash flooding on communities whose creeks, streams and drainage systems are not equipped to handle such volatile waters.
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Low Mississippi River has barges running aground, farmers’ crops piling up
During the first week of October, the river hit historic lows in Memphis, where it hovered just a few feet higher than the lowest recorded river level.
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Low water affects Mississippi River barge traffic
The National Weather Service predicts the Mississippi River at Memphis will reach its second-lowest level ever by Oct. 13. The drought is limiting barge traffic, just as crops harvested in the early fall need to be transported.
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July 2022
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Tennessee warns of contaminants in Mississippi River fish; Arkansas doesn’t
A 31-mile stretch of the Mississippi River is under a “do not consume” advisory because of high levels of methylmercury, chlordane and other organic contaminants in the fish, but posted warnings only exist on the Tennessee side. Arkansas has no advisories for the same stretch of the river.
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March 2022
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Lee proposes $20 million for riverfront dock expansion
The budget amendment also includes $10 million for the National Civil Rights Museum, $2.5 million each for the Brooks Museum of Art and the Leftwich Tennis Center and $100,000 for the Southern Heritage Classic.
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February 2022
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Nine months after feared collapse, officials beef up I-40 bridge oversight
Hernando DeSoto Bridge vulnerabilities could have been detected four decades ago, ArDOT officials say.
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Sculptor relieved Tom Lee bronze will remain a focal point
“The river is a remarkable, remarkable sight right there at Tom Lee Park ... like the surface of a muscular dragon,” said David Alan Clark, who created the monument that was put in place 16 years ago.
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November 2021
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Listen to Joe Royer talk about the evolution of Memphis’ outdoor spaces
The co-founder of Outdoors Inc. joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar.
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Conaway: Southern river towns — dark waters, new currents
‘People in river towns understand better than most that nothing good happens when the flow stops, worse still, if it flows backwards.’
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September 2021
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Skin-deep repairs start at Beale Street Landing
Memphis River Parks Partnership has received 73% of the $1.1 million needed to repair the façade that has been cracking.
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May 2021
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Federal money for bridge repairs may be on the way
U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty is one of the co-sponsors of legislation that could provide funding to repair the Hernando DeSoto Bridge, build a new bridge across the Mississippi River, or both.
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River traffic resumes, bridge traffic still on hold
River traffic has resumed along the Mississippi River, averting a potential economic catastrophe, but there’s no relief yet for motorists who want to use the Hernando DeSoto Bridge to cross the river.
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February 2021
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Paws for concern on the river
A tiny boat crunched through Wolf River Harbor until a four-legged passenger decided to jump out and test the ice.
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December 2020
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Cobblestone landing bids under review by city
The City of Memphis is evaluating bids ranging from $9.4 million to $10.1 million for restoration of and other improvements to the historic Memphis cobblestone landing.
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October 2020
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Life on the Mississippi scary, but inspiring
The SS Hail Mary rolled into Mud Island Marina Oct. 12, about 1,000 miles from journey’s beginning in St. Paul, Minnesota. Its skipper, Erich Mische, is raising money for charity.
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Tom Lee Park plan nixes beach, adds outdoor ‘lounges’
The Memphis River Parks Partnership presents a schematic design for Tom Lee Park on Riverside Drive in Downtown Memphis.
Related: Q&A on the latest Tom Lee Park changes.
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July 2020
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Exclusive: Corps of Engineers monitoring Tom Lee makeover
The Corps of Engineers took a wait-and-see attitude on some questions about how much Tom Lee Park can be changed by new park design, suggesting ongoing dialog ahead.
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June 2020
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Cobblestone landing project will leave 160-year-old stones unturned
The design includes two pedestrian overlooks on the west side of Riverside Drive at Monroe and at Union and a six-foot-wide, wheelchair-accessible walkway on the eastern, upper edge of the landing between Court and Monroe.
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February 2020
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Mississippi River to top flood stage
The Mississippi River at Memphis is forecast to go above flood stage Feb. 19 and crest at 36 feet by Feb. 21 before a gradual drop over the next week. -
Minority contractors will get at least 35% of Tom Lee Park work, planners say
Memphis River Parks Partnership will make "a concerted effort" to hire minority- and women-owned contractors for Tom Lee Park improvements.
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September 2019
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River mayors avoid words ‘climate change’ in push for funds
A coalition of mayors from towns and cities along the Mississippi River are in town through Thursday for their annual meeting. Record flooding along other parts of the river earlier this year is the major topic of discussion.
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July 2019
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Group seeks pause in Tom Lee Park mediation, new public input
Business executives with ties to Memphis in May have formed Get Our Riverfront Right to push for reexamination of plans for Tom Lee Park.
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June 2019
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Turns out, new Grizz president Jason Wexler does ‘bluff’
Grizzlies leader Jason Wexler stays low key about his high-profile spot to build a home.
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May 2019
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Mississippi River at Memphis on the rise again
Look for the river at Memphis to go just above flood stage of 34 feet this weekend.
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