US: Woman Killed After SUV Swept Away in Flash Flood in Petal, Mississippi 2

A woman was killed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, after her SUV was swept away by floodwaters near Walmart in Petal, Mississippi, during a flash flood emergency. Witnesses attempted to help her escape, but the vehicle flipped upside down before she could get out. Officials said the investigation remains active.

US: Aerial Footage of Flooded Area Around Mississippi River

This aerial video shows flooded areas around Cairo, Illinois, and Wickliffe, Kentucky, along Mississippi River on Tuesday, April 15, after relentless rain.

US: Barge Strikes Fort Madison Bridge Over Mississippi River In Iowa

A barge struck Fort Madison Bridge over the Mississippi River in Fort Madison, Iowa, on Thursday afternoon, May 9. The incident occurred shortly after 1:00 p.m., prompting the closure of the swing gate bridge, but it was reopened around 4:15 p.m.

US: Barge Strikes Fort Madison Bridge Over Mississippi River In Iowa 2

A barge struck Fort Madison Bridge over the Mississippi River in Fort Madison, Iowa on Thursday afternoon, May 9. The incident occurred shortly after 1:00 p.m., prompting the closure of the swing gate bridge, but it was reopened around 4:15 p.m.

Salt water moving up U.S. Mississippi River threatens drinking water supplies

STORY: Salt water moving up U.S. Mississippi River threatens drinking water supplies DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:29 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Mississippi River related footage STORYLINE: Salt water moving up the Mississippi River from the Gulf of Mexico is threatening drinking water supplies in and around New Orleans, the biggest city of U.S. state Louisiana, triggering a big concern of potential lead contamination. As of Friday afternoon, New Orleans' drinking water was safe, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said in a news release. "We have been and will remain in daily, close coordination with local, regional and state agencies to actively monitor the salt water wedge moving up the Mississippi River," said Cantrell. "The most important thing for residents at this time is to stay informed and remain calm." The salt water intrusion has already tainted water systems in Plaquemines Parish and is now nearing various water intakes around the New Orl

U.S.-LOUISIANA-MISSISSIPPI RIVER-SALT WATER-THREAT

U.S.-LOUISIANA-MISSISSIPPI RIVER-SALT WATER-THREAT

(231001) -- HOUSTON, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A barge sails on the Mississippi River in Louisiana, the United State, Sept. 30, 2023. Salt water moving up the Mississippi River from the Gulf of Mexico is threatening drinking water supplies in and around New Orleans, the biggest city of U.S. state Louisiana, triggering a big concern of potential lead contamination. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Salt water moving up U.S. Mississippi River threatens drinking water supplies" (Photo by Lan Wei/Xinhua)

U.S.-LOUISIANA-MISSISSIPPI RIVER-SALT WATER-THREAT

U.S.-LOUISIANA-MISSISSIPPI RIVER-SALT WATER-THREAT

(231001) -- HOUSTON, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cargo ships are anchored on the waters of the Mississippi River in Louisiana, the United State, Sept. 30, 2023. Salt water moving up the Mississippi River from the Gulf of Mexico is threatening drinking water supplies in and around New Orleans, the biggest city of U.S. state Louisiana, triggering a big concern of potential lead contamination. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Salt water moving up U.S. Mississippi River threatens drinking water supplies" (Photo by Lan Wei/Xinhua)

U.S.-LOUISIANA-MISSISSIPPI RIVER-SALT WATER-THREAT

U.S.-LOUISIANA-MISSISSIPPI RIVER-SALT WATER-THREAT

(231001) -- HOUSTON, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The 69-mile mileage sign of the Mississippi River is seen in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, the United States, Sept. 30, 2023. Salt water moving up the Mississippi River from the Gulf of Mexico is threatening drinking water supplies in and around New Orleans, the biggest city of U.S. state Louisiana, triggering a big concern of potential lead contamination. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Salt water moving up U.S. Mississippi River threatens drinking water supplies" (Photo by Lan Wei/Xinhua)

U.S.-IOWA-MUSCATINE-CHINA-SCHOLARS PROGRAM-SIGNING

U.S.-IOWA-MUSCATINE-CHINA-SCHOLARS PROGRAM-SIGNING

(220423) -- MUSCATINE (U.S.), April 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Sarah Lande (1st L) and Wanxiang America Corporation President Ni Pin (C, Front) sign the agreement of the "Sarah and Roger Lande Scholars" Program in Muscatine, Iowa, the United States, on April 20, 2022. China's Wanxiang Group earlier this week renewed its scholars program with Muscatine, a city on the western bank of the Mississippi River in the U.S. state of Iowa, with Chinese Ambassador to the United States Qin Gang as a witness. The "Sarah and Roger Lande Scholars" Program, signed on Wednesday, will act as a strong motivator for the Muscatine School District and Muscatine Community College students to choose Chinese as their first foreign language and to continue their Chinese language study beyond the district's "world language" requirement. (Xinhua/Xu Jing) TO GO WITH Feature: Renewing China-U.S. friendship on the Mississippi

Tom Sawyer (1973)

Tom Sawyer (1973)

Steamboat Scene Film: Tom Sawyer (USA 1973) Director: Don Taylor 14 March 1973 Tom Sawyer (USA 1973, Regie: Don Taylor) Szene / Mississippi Dampfer, Schiff, Schaufelraddampfer, Fluss, Raddampfer, winken / Literaturverfilmung nach dem Roman von Mark Twain, Verfilmung /------- WICHTIG: Nutzung nur redaktionell mit Filmtitelnennung bzw. Berichterstattung ?ber diesen Film. Buch- und Kalendernutzungen nur nach Absprache. --- IMPORTANT: To be used solely for editorial coverage of this specific motion picture/tv programme Date: 14 March 1973