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Body pulled out of Mississippi River in Ama

July 19, 2013 heraldguide

Authorities have pulled a body out of the Mississippi River in Ama that is believed to be a man who jumped off of the Hale Boggs Bridge on Tuesday. […]

River levels high, but Spillway won’t be opened

June 8, 2013 Kyle Barnett

Only months after some of the lowest river levels ever were recorded for the Mississippi, the river is now experiencing above average levels for this time of year.

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Body of missing Boutte man found floating in river

January 25, 2013 heraldguide

A body that was found floating in the Mississippi River has been identified as that of a Boutte man who has been missing since Christmas, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]

Record low for Mississippi River affecting local wetlands

July 20, 2012 Kyle Barnett

As 55 percent of the country has been swept by one of the most severe droughts in the past 50 years, the Mississippi River has been running at a record low.

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Police searching river after person apparently jumps off bridge

July 20, 2011 From staff and wire reports

Police are searching the Mississippi River for a person who apparently jumped off the Hale Boggs Bridge, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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Council approves 2 cross-river districts

April 8, 2011 Michelle Stuckey

In an almost unanimous vote on Monday, the St. Charles Parish Council approved an ordinance to reapportion the district boundaries of the parish.
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1,500 expected in largest race over Mississippi River

April 1, 2011 heraldguide

Over the years, the United Way of St. Charles’ annual bridge run has become the largest race over the Mississippi River in the country, and around 1,500 people are expected to descend upon St. Charles for the breathtaking view that the Hale Boggs Bridge provides.
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