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.
Topic: Mississippi River
RSSThere are 23 article(s) tagged Mississippi River:
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May 2021
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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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April 2019
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2011 flood sets the standard for reviews of March flood control measures
Those maintaining the city's flood counter measures said the March flooding at Memphis tested the system and the system passed. But they also said the frequency of high water requires vigilance.
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The river defines who we were and who we will become
Memphis and the Mississippi River are joined eternally. Our relationship with the river, and the stories buried deep in its muddy waters, define who we have been even as we wrestle with questions that will define who we become.
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March 2019
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Mississippi River at Memphis to go below flood stage Friday
For the first time since Feb. 18, the Mississippi River at Memphis is expected to go below flood stage sometime Friday.
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River forecast to drop at Memphis despite Midwest flooding
The Mississippi River is forecast to rise slightly this week before beginning a drop to below flood stage by the end of the month. But the agencies that watch the flow of the river remain in "flood fight" status, given historic flooding to the north.
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Mississippi River sitting above 40 feet on gauge
The Mississippi River at Memphis is past its crest as of Monday, but the level is still over 40 feet on the river gauge.
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February 2019
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Mississippi River at Memphis moves to 41-foot crest in a week
The Mississippi River at Memphis is expected to crest at 41 feet next week, the fourth-highest level ever recorded on the Memphis gauge. Flood control measures move to checking levees starting Tuesday, with the river level well below the record 1937 flood and the 2011 flood.
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September 2018
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A Downtown Memphis, walked
As developments across the Downtown Memphis landscape compound, desire for consumption by and connectivity between people is a universal sentiment. Our investors, architects and developers, funders and supporters believe that attracting people is the greatest indicator of a vibrant center city. -
Memphis sees potential in river shipment of cargo containers
Memphis doesn’t want to miss the boat if and when container ships start plying the Mississippi River on a regular basis. -
Founders Pointe may be the city’s last single-family residential development with clear views of the Mississippi River
Earl Leake preferred older houses in Downtown or Midtown. His wife, Debbie, wanted a newer home in the suburbs. The couple found common ground at Founders Pointe.
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