Mississippi River Commission hears flood, navigation concerns in Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Mississippi River Commission met in Baton Rouge Friday to hear from the public about any concerns regarding the river.

Federal leaders were able to speak directly to the community.

“If we get another rain event and that lake is high, the water can’t get out of our rivers, and it affects people from Baton Rouge to Mandeville,” State Rep. Kimberly Coats of District 73 said…

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