Few people know that the Coast Guard has a long and storied history in codebreaking and counter-espionage. The 2017 book The Woman Who Smashed Codes, by journalist Jason Fagone, tells… Read More
Archive: Friday, August 20th, 2021
The Paducah-McCracken County Riverport is undergoing a revitalization, increasing its throughput, landing new projects and seeking to expand its bulk product-handling capacity. Executive director Tim Cahill said the port, located… Read More
Recently retired Coast Guard Rear Adm. John Nadeau spoke with The Waterways Journal, reflecting on his experiences as commander of the Eighth Coast Guard District, often known as District 8… Read More
After 14 years at the helm of the Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway Association (WTWA), Larry Merrihew has retired as president of the organization, effective August 1. And yet association members and waterway… Read More
Friends, family members and colleagues of Jared Phillips, director of business operations at Parker Towing Company, gathered at the company’s dock on the right descending bank of the Black Warrior… Read More
A 15-minute trip across the Mississippi River on the Dorena-Hickman Ferry is also in many ways a trip back in time. The ferry at Mississippi River Mile 922.0 has hauled… Read More
The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Council held its 39th annual conference August 11–13 in Point Clear, Ala., on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay. More than 275 registrants and guests attended… Read More
