NE : The Mississippi is cresting near Vicksburg ahead of schedule . NEW : The river ` ` wo n't fall below flood stage until mid to late June , '' a forecaster says . A private house owned by Mississippi Gov . Haley Barbour is flooded . One more bridge is opened on Morganza Spillway , bringing total open to 17 .
NEW : The Mississippi is cresting near Vicksburg ahead of schedule . NEW : The river `` wo n't fall below flood stage until mid to late June , '' a forecaster says . A lake house owned by Mississippi Gov . Haley Barbour is flooded . One more bay is opened on Morganza Spillway , bringing total open to 17 .