Britain ceded more territory that doubled the size of the U.S. Along with the original 13 colonies, the new country now included territory that stretched all the way to the Mississippi River, to ...

For people who live along the river, the Mississippi is “a creative force” that sculpts the landscape and rejuvenates the ...

An April report by a nonprofit environmental advocacy group named the Mississippi River as the most endangered in the United ...

We’ve rounded up the best Mississippi River cruises for seniors, history buffs and Americana lovers, so you can find your ...

A new project along the Mississippi River could bring more riverboat cruises to the Bluff City and give boaters easier access to the river.

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 ...

Michael Anderson views the Mississippi River as the country's great connector. It flows through 10 states — both red and blue — weaving its way through major population centers and small towns.

ST. LOUIS – A man was taken into custody early Thursday morning after ending up in the Mississippi River following an overnight police chase in north St. Louis. According to the St. Louis County ...

(KAIT) - Two of Mississippi County’s largest employers are shelling out hundreds of thousands of dollars to encourage people to “Work Here. Live Here.” Big River Steel and Atlas Tube ...

Donated by: Ames Construction in cooperation with Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Original Location: Over Mississippi River between La Crosse, WI, and Dresbach, MN Opened in: October ...

The Mississippi River occupies an ancient geologic structure called the Mississippi Embayment, which was inundated by the Western Interior Sea Way during the Cretaceous period. Mosasaur fossils ...