There are 6 article(s) tagged Misisssippi River cruises:

• March 2026

  • Construction of riverboat landing on Mud Island kicks off

    Leaders of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers broke ground Monday, March 30, as several barges passed by on a windswept river.

    By Bill Dries March 30, 2026

• November 2023

  • With the Mighty Mississippi at a low, Memphis’ cruise ships turn to buses

    Memphis has bet on the Mississippi River cruise industry and its tourism dollars, but as the river hits record lows, cruise operators and the city prepare for an uncertain future.

    By Keely Brewer November 05, 2023

• July 2023

  • Burgeoning Mississippi riverboat industry faces more drought, flooding

    As demand for overnight river cruises on the Mississippi increases, the industry also faces increasing climate threats. Recent years have seen wild swings between heavy rainfall and severe drought, making the river tougher to navigate.

    By Keely Brewer July 16, 2023

  • With cruises bringing affluent travelers to town, Memphis looks to the river

    With the return of river travel, three companies are currently offering overnight cruises on the Mississippi while nearby cities look to cash in. 

    By Keely Brewer July 15, 2023

• May 2022

  • High school expansion in Whitehaven approved

    In other City Council actions Tuesday, Juneteenth was added as a paid holiday for city employees and the Soulsville TIF District was up for a vote. 

    By Bill Dries May 25, 2022

• March 2020

  • River cruise lines navigate uncertainty of COVID-19

    Mississippi River cruise season opens Sunday, March 15, one week after the first coronavirus case was confirmed in Memphis. Cruise operators are taking steps to deal with the crisis.

    By Wayne Risher March 11, 2020