Parts of Mississippi River forced to CLOSE due to worsening drought crisis

Shipping costs for barges continue to hyperinflate as water levels in some parts of the Mississippi River reach record lows. A stretch of the river about 125 miles northeast of Memphis near Hickman, Ky., closed on Monday, after which dredging operations commenced to clear debris from the waterway. The United States Coast Guard announced that three vessels and … Continue reading Parts of Mississippi River forced to CLOSE due to worsening drought crisis