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Coverage dated October 4, 2022

Mississippi River traffic halted by barges grounded by low water

Headline from Local Memphis

The unusually low water level in the lower Mississippi River is causing barges to get stuck in the mud and sand.

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  1. Tucson

    Barges grounded by low water halt Mississippi River traffic (opens Tucson)

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    Tucson's feed description

    The unusually low water level in the lower Mississippi River is causing barges to get stuck in the mud and sand. That's disrupting river travel for shippers, recreational boaters and

  2. Local Memphis

    Mississippi River traffic halted by barges grounded by low water (opens Local Memphis)

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    Local Memphis's feed description

    The unusually low water level in the lower Mississippi River is causing barges to get stuck in the mud and sand.

  3. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Mississippi River barges grounded by low water (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    The unusually low water level in the lower Mississippi River is causing barges to get stuck in mud and sand, resulting in delays for shippers, recreational boaters and even passengers on a cruise line.

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