13 Mar 2015

Corps of Engineers invites public aboard largest diesel towboat on Mississippi River

MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 13, 2015 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District will offer the public two opportunities to tour the largest diesel towboat operating on the Mississippi River. The tours are offered to the public at no cost.

3 Mar 2015

Mississippi River Commission schedules high-water inspection trip

VICKSBURG, Miss., March 3, 2015 -- The Mississippi River Commission will conduct the Memphis District portion of its annual high-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River March 23-24, 2015. Two public meetings in the Memphis District have been scheduled aboard the Motor Vessel MISSISSIPPI in selected towns along the river so commission members have the opportunity to meet with local partners, stakeholders and residents and hear their concerns, ideas and issues.