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Work begins on giant underwater dam in Mississippi River to block advancing saltwater

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July 12, 2023

Work begins on giant underwater dam in Mississippi River to block advancing saltwater

Construction has begun on an underwater dam in the Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish to stop saltwater that is advancing from the Gulf of Mexico and threatening drinking water supplies, the Army Corps of Engineers announced Wednesday.

The dam, or sill, is being built across the river bed near Myrtle Grove, with initial plans for it to be 55 feet high. It is the second year in a row that the Corps is building a sill due to saltwater intrusion, the result of an extremely low Mississippi River.

Gov. John Bel Edwards has already declared an emergency for Plaquemines Parish, which draws drinking water from the river. The Boothville water system, which serves residents and businesses south of the Empire Bridge in the parish, has been contaminated with high levels of sodium and chloride, the two minerals that make up salt.

The parish has been distributing water, with the salt potentially harmful to those on low-sodium diets or dialysis.

Weeks Marine has been contracted to build the sill, which will erode naturally when higher river levels return, the Corps said. Construction began on Tuesday.

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Minor earthquake recorded in Mississippi on Thanksgiving

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6 hours ago

November 28, 2024

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Minor earthquake recorded in Mississippi on Thanksgiving

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A minor earthquake was recorded in Mississippi early Thanksgiving morning.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the 2.5-magnitude earthquake occurred southeast of Canton near the Ross Barnett Reservoir around 1:48 a.m. on Thursday, November 28.

Officials with the Michigan Technological University said earthquakes below 2.5-magnitude are “generally not felt.” So far, there are no reports of any damage in Madison County.

The last earthquake that occurred in Madison County was a 2.8-magnitude earthquake in 2019.

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Thanksgiving on Mississippi Public Broadcasting Think Radio, set to air on Thursday, November 28th

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14 hours ago

November 28, 2024

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Thanksgiving on Mississippi Public Broadcasting Think Radio, set to air on Thursday, November 28th

MISSISSIPPI (KTVE/KARD) — For Thanksgiving, on Thursday, November 28, 2024, the Mississippi Public Broadcasting Radio will air a special programming.

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According to officials, “Turkey Confidential” and “Feasting with the Great American Songbook: An Afterglow Thanksgiving Special” will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Francis Lam will be taking calls and help those in need of Thanksgiving cooking tips for the biggest cooking day of the year.

According to officals, “Feasting with the Great American Songbook: An Afterglow Thanksgiving Special” will explore classic jazz and popular songs about food by singers like Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan, and Fats Waller, perfect for listening while sitting at the table.

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Southeast Mississippi Christmas Parades 2024 | WKRG.com

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November 27, 2024

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Southeast Mississippi Christmas Parades 2024 | WKRG.com

MISSISSIPPI (WKRG) — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on the Gulf Coast and that means Santa Claus will be heading to town for multiple parades around the area.

WKRG has compiled a list of Christmas parades coming to Southeast Mississippi.