re: Latoya At It Again - Pontalba Apartment During Essence Fest

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Perhaps more importantly, its chief geographic and economic advantage, the Mississippi River, became less and less important in shipping. The Midwest created other routes to the sea, such as through man made canals, and rail allowed any port in America to be able to cheaply send goods anywhere on the Continent.

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Not completely accurate

The miss river has more traffic and cargo volume than ever and it will likely grow.
Exports- Grain is shipped downriver by barge much cheaper than it can be done by rail or other means.
Exports- Container imports are growing. Other items like steel and break bulk is growing.

The miss river is essentially the economic backbone of the city and nola needs a mayor that appreciates it