Top of the Hour: Mississippi River Rising, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

Residents in the Mississippi Delta are continuing to watch the waters, with warnings of increased flooding. The Mississippi River is cresting in Memphis at nearly 48 feet above normal. Residents, safe so far, should continue to stay out of the water, with it’s currents and dangerous debris.

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