Three men plan to promote Tennessee River tourism by taking a pontoon boat down the entire 652 navigable miles of the river beginning Memorial Day Weekend. Read More
Author: Shelley Byrne
The U.S. Coast Guard presented its premiere environmental protection awards during a virtual ceremony May 21, with Marathon Petroleum Company winning two of the top honors. Read More
The last of the Vietnam War era’s fast patrol boats has new ownership, a continued mission of service and plans for a home port on the Ohio River. Read More
Looking back at the record flood of 2019, Coast Guard Capt. Scott Stoermer pinpointed some of the factors that made the fight against it so successful. Capt. Scott… Read More
For four generations, members of the Kelly family have stood atop the inland river system’s locks and dams, looking out as the river rolls by. “It’s been in… Read More
Llebroc Industries has turned its sewing machines and commercial fabric cutters from manufacturing captain’s chairs and other boat seating to making cloth face masks for those in need. Read More
Cave City Sand is building a private port on the Mississippi River along with a proppant and industrial sand processing facility. After two years of design, engineering and… Read More
Paducah (Ky.) is moving forward with its $10.4 million BUILD grant for riverfront redevelopment. The Paducah Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance April 14 for a professional services… Read More
Kentucky’s final budget restored $5.5 million in boat registration funding to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to continue the state’s Asian carp eradication efforts for another… Read More
The Belle of Louisville is looking for donations and gift certificate purchases to stay afloat financially. The 1914 paddlewheel-driven, steam-powered vessel is the last operating riverboat of its… Read More
