By Boyce Upholt Photographs by Ashleigh Coleman Louisiana Purchase ... be tamed into a map. Brown and Robbins assembled teams of men to serve as chainmen and axmen and markers.

Explore the rich history and natural beauty of Tennessee's Natchez Trace Parkway, following the intriguing path of explorer ...

WESTWEGO, La. — The U.S. Coast Guard ended a 36-hour search on Thursday for a missing construction worker who reportedly fell into the Mississippi River near mile marker 110. The missing man ...

A new era emerging along the lower Mississippi River will pose serious challenges for Louisiana and the nation in the years ahead. Here are key takeaways from the newspaper’s project examining ...

New research shows that typically, less than 10% of land-building alluvium reaches the Bird’s Foot Delta region, the ...

After rocketing to "American Idol's" top 3, Louisiana teen John Foster finished ... 27, of Meridian, Mississippi, an elementary school physical education teacher. Finishing third was Breanna ...

Mississippi's Jamal Roberts won the 'American Idol' title on Sunday night. Louisiana teen John Foster finished second. Finishing third was Breanna Nix, 25, a stay-at-home mom from Denton ...

Officials expanded a two-lane bridge to five lanes with $15 million in Harrison County funds to accommodate expected traffic ...

WEAR: How does that happen? “I have no idea," Valdez said. "It obviously broke loose, went across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and now here to Florida, which is pretty wild.” Escambia ...

On March 27, the Hattiesburg native was recognized during a special ceremony at Midtown Green Park, where a newly unveiled marker now stands as part of the Mississippi Country Music Trail. The ...

They’ll also install guardrails and signs. The highway will be closed between the Coal Creek Campground on the west side and the gate at mile marker 7 on the east side. People can still bike and ...