Tiptonville News - The Waterways Journal

MRC Addresses ‘Historic’ Infrastructure Investment

News

MRC Addresses ‘Historic’ Infrastructure Investment

August 26, 2022

The Mississippi River Commission gave updates on projects along the Mississippi River and heard testimony about local impacts while visiting four locations August 22–26 during its annual low-water inspection trip. Read More

Fall Project To Complete Levee System

Crews finished the Island 8 Parcel 1 Project along the Mississippi River Mainline Levee south of Hickman, Ky., in April, along with a second project. They are now preparing for the final project to revitalize the Hickman, Ky.-Obion River Levee System. The Island 8 Parcel 2 Seepage Remediation Project is scheduled to begin in the fall and to be complete in late 2023. (photo courtesy of the Memphis Engineer District)

Fall Project To Complete Levee System

May 3, 2021

The Memphis Engineer District expects to complete a levee system along the Mississippi River in far western Kentucky and northwest Tennessee within in a little more than two years as… Read More

Obituary: Capt. Jimmy Dale King

July 27, 2020

Capt. Jimmy Dale King, 85, of Tiptonville, Tenn., died July 20 at his residence. He was a retired towboat captain for Mid-South Towing, member of Tiptonville First Baptist Church, a… Read More