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'Marvel of engineering': How Louisville's McAlpine Locks and Dam unlock the Ohio River
Courier-Journal - Kentucky
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A huge amount of cargo, from coal to metals and grains, pass through the McAlpine Locks and Dam annually. A series of lock and dam systems on the Ohio River act as a "staircase," carrying barges and other vessels through the basin with relative...
Nissan delays production of all-new EVs in Mississippi to 2028
The Tennessean
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Nissan delays production of three new electric SUVs at its Mississippi plant until 2028, a three-year postponement. The delay, while occurring after the elimination of EV tax credits, is reportedly unrelated according to Nissan. Nissan cites...
Nissan delays US EV plans, scales back UK Leaf production
Automotive World
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July 9, 2025
China's export restrictions hit UK Leaf output, while the killing of US$7,500 EV tax credits pushes back US e-SUV production to 2029. By Stewart Burnett Nissan is scaling back production plans for its next-generation Leaf electric vehicle (EV) due...
Yazoo backwater pumps: What they mean for the Mississippi South Delta
The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi
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The 2019 South Delta flood devastated the region, submerging land, killing wildlife, and crippling the local economy. Pumps designed to mitigate future flooding are planned, offering hope to residents and businesses. Concerns remain about the...
Nissan to delay production of 2 EV models at US plant
NHK
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Japan's Nissan Motor says it will delay the start of production of two new electric-vehicle models in the United States due to weak expected demand. The automaker says the SUV models were originally planned to start rolling off its production line...
Mississippi College student earns Southeast EMMY Award for ‘Eudora’ long-form photography
The Clinton Courier - Mississippi
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July 7, 2025
Flanked by her parents, Anthony and Amy Thaxton, Sydney Thaxton displays the 2025 Southeast EMMY Award she received for her work on the documentary film, “Eudora.” Sydney Thaxton, an Honors College student at Mississippi College, received a 2025...
Daigle irked over latest round of delays for Mississippi River Bridge
Plaquemine Post South
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The start date for the environmental impact study for the proposed Mississippi River bridge has been delayed. Local parish presidents expressed frustration over the continued delays and rising project costs. Residents voiced concerns about the...
2 gas stations in cities throughout Mississippi County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 28
Upper Delta News - Arkansas
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July 9, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across Mississippi County...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Mississippi County in week ending June 28?
Upper Delta News - Arkansas
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July 9, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Mississippi County...
Nissan is already cutting production of the new LEAF EV and it hasn’t even launched yet
Electrek
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July 8, 2025
Nissan is already scaling back production plans for the new LEAF, which is set to launch later this year. As it scrambles to turn things around, this could further complicate Nissan’s recovery plan. Nissan scales back new LEAF EV production plans...
Nissan has halted production of three models for Canada at two US plants, Nikkei reports
Channel News Asia
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July 9, 2025
TOKYO :Nissan Motor has suspended production of three vehicle models for Canada at its Tennessee and Mississippi plants amid mutual tariffs imposed by the U.S. and Canada on auto exports, the Nikkei reported on Wednesday. The production halt,...
Nissan halts production of three models for Canada at two US plants, Nikkei reports
Channel News Asia
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July 9, 2025
TOKYO :Nissan Motor is suspending production of three vehicle models for Canada at its Tennessee and Mississippi plants amid mutual auto tariffs between the U.S. and Canada, the Nikkei reported on Wednesday. The production halt, which began in...
Traveling Nationally? What Mississippi Residents Need to Know About State-Specific Laws
The Clinton Courier - Mississippi
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July 8, 2025
For Mississippi residents, traveling to other parts of the country is a great way to experience new places, but it also means navigating a different set of local laws. While many rules are consistent nationwide, states have the authority to...
Low Mississippi River levels cost soybean farmers up to $293 million
Northwest Arkansas Business Journal
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July 8, 2025
During the last several years drought conditions have plagued the lower Mississippi Delta region and have had a dramatic impact on row crop farmers. The lack of rain caused river levels throughout the river’s system to drop and it has led to...
Raised in St. Louis, Lee Hendrix built a life steering boats on the Mississippi
St. Louis Public Radio - Missouri
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July 8, 2025
Back in 1972, Lee Hendrix started a job as a deckhand on a towboat on the Mississippi River. It was the start of a more than 50-year career traversing America’s waterways. Hendrix, a St. Louis native, would later pilot towboats and passenger ships...
Nissan to delay EV production in US by a year as subsidies dry up
Nikkei Asia
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NEW YORK -- Nissan Motor will postpone production of two electric vehicles in the U.S. for up to a year, Nikkei has learned, as the Trump administration's decision to end tax breaks for EVs, coupled with weak demand, leads automakers to rethink...
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See Which States Lead in Crop Production, According to the USDA
Successful Farming
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Ever wonder which states make the list of top 18 corn-growing states, or which six states grow the nation's spring wheat? From Iowa’s cornfields to North Dakota’s oat acres, these states lead the way in U.S. corn, soybean, wheat, and oat...
New Report Documents Racist Rot at the Core of the Petrochemical Industry
Truthout
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July 8, 2025
Did you know that Truthout is a nonprofit and independently funded by readers like you? If you value what we do, please support our work with a donation. A recent study published by Ecological Economics reveals that the petrochemical industry,...
Gospel legend 'Mama' Mosie Burks of Mississippi Mass Choir funeral set
The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi
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Gospel music trailblazer and Mississippi Mass Choir legend "Mama" Mosie Burks died Monday at age 92. Burks, known for her powerful voice and inspiring performances, joined the Mississippi Mass Choir in the mid-90s and toured internationally for...
Corps of Engineers awards $3.1 million contract for Lock and Dam 7 outdraft modification project
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 8, 2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $3.1 million contract to Dubuque Barge & Fleeting Service Company doing business as Newt Marine Service out of Dubuque, Iowa, on July 2. The construction contract will modify the...