More evacuations in Memphis as Mississippi rises, but some still hang on

As the Mississippi River continues to rise slowly toward possible record crests from Memphis to Louisiana, some people are trying to hang on to normalcy just a bit longer.

With the river just feet from her single-story Memphis home, Shirley Woods had the grill going in the backyard Sunday, cooking ribs, pork chops, chicken and hot dogs. She decided there was time to at least celebrate Mother's Day at home with relatives.

But Woods says if the water gets any higher, they're on their way.

Then there are those who are coming in to have a look. One man says the river is probably the biggest tourist attraction in Memphis right now.

The river threatens to crest at 48 feet, just shy of the record, set by a devastating 1937 flood. It's expected to reach its peak Tuesday in the Memphis area.