Idle barges in drought-starved Mississippi River disrupt travel for cruise ships and recreational boaters

Get the Full StoryThe unusually low water level in the lower Mississippi River is causing barges to get stuck in mud and sand, disrupting river travel for shippers, recreational boaters and even passengers on a cruise line.

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