Body of missing truck driver recovered from Mississippi River
The body of a missing driver, whose empty truck was found submerged in Morganza in early March, has been recovered from the ...
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Missing person found near Mississippi River levee in Pointe Coupee Parish
A body was found near the Mississippi River levee in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, on Thursday, and the recovery was ...
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Trains once ferried across the river from Baton Rouge to Anchorage. But where was Anchorage?
The George S. Walker train ferry transports a train across the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge to the Anchorage railroad ...
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Mississippi River high but dropping
The Mississippi River and Bayou Sara were high in the last days of February and beginning of March. The former ferry landing ...
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Louisiana's Belle of Baton Rouge rebrands as Bally’s Baton Rouge ahead of reopening
The Belle of Baton Rouge has officially rebranded as Bally’s Baton Rouge. The move follows the recent merger of Bally’s ...
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The Mississippi River is rising. Could a spillway opening be needed this year?
The Mississippi River has been on the rise ... administered by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation.
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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 ...
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Mississippi River mayors lobby for more government funding for flooding, mitigation
The Mississippi River is a major vein of shipping in the United States, moving hundreds of millions of tons of agricultural ...
Baton Rouge Puts Its Own Special Spin On Mardi Gras
For travelers looking to experience the excitement of Mardi Gras beyond the parade routes, Baton Rouge offers a vibrant twist ...
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Trains once ferried across the river from Baton Rouge to Anchorage. But where was Anchorage?
After reading the Feb. 2 Curious Louisiana story about the Southern Pacific Railroad line connecting Baton Rouge and Lafayette in the early 20th century, Craig Bridges' interest was piqued.