Mississippi River
Hybar Steel Eyes Arkansas for Future Mill Expansion Amid $700M Rebar Project
Hybar Steel in Osceola is considering two new mills, possibly in Arkansas, after completing a $1 billion rebar mill, but federal policy changes may impact the decision. read more >
A Clerk-Typist’s Path To the Top of ARDOT
Lorie Tudor retires Jan. 10 as ARDOT's first female director, marking a journey from clerk typist to leader, with a legacy of service and resilience. read more >
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State Gets $44M Federal Grant to Rehab Helena Bridge Over Mississippi River
The project also will increase the load rating of the bridge and give it a service life of 20 to 25 years. read more >
The Impact of Arkansas’ Waterways (Cassandra Caldwell Commentary)
Arkansas’ five commercially navigable rivers are vital to businesses across the state and nation. read more >
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Low Mississippi River Limits Barges as Farmers Prepare for Harvest
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads just as Midwest farmers […] read more >
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Sultana Museum Hits $10M Fundraising Target
Construction bids for the project are expected to go out this month, with the museum eyeing an opening date in 2025. read more >
The Real Toll of Climate Change: Five Takeaways From 2022 (Hallie Shoffner Commentary)
Extreme weather is hurting Arkansas’ economy, particularly our agricultural industry. But it’s also taking a toll on our quality of life. read more >
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Construction Firms Adapt To New Era Of Planning
Construction company executives say demand for projects has remained robust, and they have learned to cope with now-predictable complications like higher materials costs and labor shortages. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Drought Snarls Mississippi River Transit in Blow to Farmers
Although scientists say climate change is raising temperatures and making droughts more common and intense, a weather expert says this latest drought affecting the central United States is more likely a short-term weather phenomenon. read more >
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Barges Grounded by Low Water Halt Mississippi River Traffic
The U.S. Coast Guard said at least eight "groundings" of barges have been reported in the past week. read more >
by Associated Press -
Low Water on the Mississippi River Impacting Barge Traffic
The timing is bad. Corn and soybeans harvested in the early fall need to be moved, and barges are vital in getting the commodities from one place to another. read more >
by Associated Press -
State Awards Grants for Mississippi River Port Improvements
The Crittenden County Port Authority was awarded $1 million to remove metal dolphins and replace a mooring pylon north of the dock to improve dangerous water flow conditions. read more >
Sultana Museum Gets $1M Federal Grant
The project will be matched with $250,000 in local funds. read more >
With Steel, State Lures Interlocking Industries
Like all kinds of constructors, Arkansas economic developers have learned that steel offers a sturdy base to build on. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Helena Harbor Items Checked Off
For more than three years, members of the Image Environmental Inc. team have become familiar faces at the Helena Harbor, working on the Helm Fertilizer Terminal upgrade-expansion project. read more >
Helm Fertilizer Doubles Down On Its Helena Harbor Facility
Helm's $12 million investment will upgrade and expand river terminal capabilities. read more >
by George Waldon -
Army Corps to Spend $732M on Mississippi River Lock Upgrade
The new lock will allow for two-way traffic, easing the movement of larger, modern barges. read more >
by Associated Press -
Report: I-40 Bridge’s Crack Likely Dates Back to 1970s
A weld fracture initially was not visible by conventional inspection and was not caught by an ultrasonic inspection in 1982. read more >
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4 Reasons Why Big River Steel Chose Arkansas
An interview with Mark Bula, CCO of Big River Steel, who shares the essential reasons Big River Steel came to Arkansas. read more >
Forecasters: River’s Crest Soon, Lower for Spots in 3 States
Forecasters said Monday that the Mississippi River's crest will come sooner and lower for many locations in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi. If that prediction holds, it means the unusual winter flood won't rival the inundation of 2011. read more >
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