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Stories on some of the unique and colorful people who populate the barge industry. Human-interest articles on companies and individuals who make a difference in people’s lives, all while keeping the boats and barges moving.

'Industry Proud' IMX 2022 Awards Ceremony Pictures

‘Industry Proud’ IMX 2022 Awards Ceremony Pictures

May 26, 2022

A highlight of the 2022 Inland Marine Expo, held May 23-25 in St. Louis, was the ‘Industry Proud’ Awards Luncheon. Cherrie Felder, vice president of Channel Shipyard, was honored with… Read More

Treat Your Loved Ones With These Easy Cinnamon Roll Hacks Blueberry cheesecake roll.

Treat Your Loved Ones With These Easy Cinnamon Roll Hacks

May 23, 2022

We all get busy in our lives; and it is often missed how much we tell our family that we love them. We have a second family on the… Read More

From A Farm Boy To A Master Of Towing Vessels Larry Mason Smith in the wheelhouse. (Photo courtesy of Capt. Gregory Smith)

From A Farm Boy To A Master Of Towing Vessels

May 18, 2022

A Riverman’s Memoir Of His Riverman Father By Capt. Gregory L Smith Editor’s note: Larry Mason Smith passed away March 29 (see WJ, April 18). His… Read More

Third-Graders Tour Old Hickory Lock And Dam Union Elementary STEAM program students make their way to the Old Hickory Powerplant in Hendersonville, Tenn., on May 4. The students greeted Old Hickory personnel along the way with high-fives and excited smiles. (Photo by Misty Cunningham)

Third-Graders Tour Old Hickory Lock And Dam

May 18, 2022

By Misty Cunningham Nashville Engineer District With smiles, excitement, some high-fives and lots of questions, third-grade science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) students from Union Elementary,… Read More

Border Collie Scares Birds Away From Two Locks Ellie is an 8-year-old border collie who works as the “bird dispersal specialist” for both the Chicago and Tulsa engineer districts. (Photos courtesy of the Chicago Engineer District)

Border Collie Scares Birds Away From Two Locks

May 13, 2022

‘Bird Dispersal Specialist’ Splits Year Between Tulsa And Chicago Districts The Corps of Engineers’ bird dispersal specialist stays busy, working 24/7, year-round, splitting her time between the Tulsa… Read More

SCI Honors Longtime Industry Leader Walter Blessey From left, Bruce Paulsen, SCI board chairman; Mark Nestlehutt, president of SCI; Blessey Marine Chairman Walter Blessey; Clark Todd, president and CEO of Blessey Marine. (Photo courtesy of Seamen's Church Institute)

SCI Honors Longtime Industry Leader Walter Blessey

May 13, 2022

The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) hosted its annual Maritime Training Benefit Luncheon in Houston April 28 after a two-year break due to COVID-19 and Hurricane Ida. Despite that… Read More

Cherrie Felder Receives IMX Achievement Award Cherrie Felder

Cherrie Felder Receives IMX Achievement Award

May 13, 2022

Cheryl “Cherrie” Felder is one of the maritime industry’s most recognized and beloved leaders, especially in the tight-knit New Orleans community where she lives, and it’s been that way… Read More

A&A Riverways Celebrates 24 Years Left to right: Richie and Starla Neal with sons Andrew and Aaron Neal. Richie founded the grocery and supply delivery business, which Andrew now runs with continued help from many family members. (Photo courtesy of A&A Riverways)

A&A Riverways Celebrates 24 Years

April 22, 2022

Richie Neal was a successful river pilot when he started A&A Riverways 24 years ago so he could stay home at night with his wife and two young sons,… Read More

Favorite Recipes For April Freddie's Favorite Potato Dish.

Favorite Recipes For April

April 21, 2022

Freddie’s Favorite Potato Dish Tired of serving the same ol’ potatoes on the boat? This one is a fun change of pace. Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes… Read More

Charleston Sternwheel Regatta Is Revived For 2022 River activities during a previous Charleston Sternwheel Regatta. (Photo courtesy of HD Media/Charleston Gazette-Mail)

Charleston Sternwheel Regatta Is Revived For 2022

April 19, 2022

Twenty boats have already registered for the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta, which is returning to West Virginia for the first time since 2008 and expected to draw an estimated 250,000… Read More

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