The John J. Kelly Began As A Steamboat The John J. Kelly Began As A Steamboat
The John J. Kelly Began As A Steamboat

One of the growing companies operating on the inland rivers today is Hines Furlong Line, which traces its history back some five generations to Capt. Richard T. Williams, who… Read More

Passing On What Counts

December 30, 2025

The past few issues of The Waterways Journal have featured well-known members of the maritime industry community who have either retired or are nearing retirement. This week, for instance, the… Read More

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced December 11 that Nashville, Tenn.-based Hines Furlong Line (HFL) plans to expand its current operation in McCracken County, Ky. The nearly $11 million investment will… Read More

A helicopter crashed onto a barge on the Upper Mississippi River near West Alton, Mo., August 7 around 11:15 a.m. Two people in the helicopter were killed, but no one… Read More