As the Mississippi River continues to rise, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted a test opening of the Bonnet Carré ...

The Mississippi River is approaching levels that could trigger a full operation for the first time in four years.

The Army Corps of Engineers began testing the spillway Monday in the event of a partial opening later this week.

The Corps has not yet announced whether the agency will open the spillway, and says they are monitoring the forecast before ...