Mississippi Expected to Crest Tonight in Memphis

The Mississippi River could crest as soon as 7pm tonight in Memphis, an earlier forecast than previous predictions . Even so, Mayor AC Wharton tells CBS News , “we’re ready for it.” Door-to-door warnings alerted residents to evacuate over the weekend, and patrols have been stepped up to prevent looting in abandoned…

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Mississippi Expected to Crest Tonight in Memphis

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