You can win a chance to be a part of history as the Lansing bridge comes down.The Black Hawk Bridge, built in 1931, crosses ...

The infrastructure along the Mississippi River has long protected the New Orleans area from catastrophic flooding. But a list of concerns are converging, particularly involving the Mississippi Gulf ...

Crossing more than a third of the United States, the Mississippi River has been central to the country’s development from the days of Indigenous nations to the steamboat era and modern trade. This ...

K8 News is taking a look at the history of Arkansas on the road to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of ...

The tribute honors David Sears who in 1837 built the first dam on the Mississippi River. That addition helped to spur ...

This Gulf Coast city promises a rich history, fresh seafood, and plentiful entertainment (not to mention gambling galore).

From quirky main streets to serene lakeside settings, these eleven Illinois towns are so inviting, you’ll pack your bags and ...

The new owner of the Mississippi barn where 14-year-old Emmett Till was tortured and killed is to be opened as a memorial ...

Until recently, three major events in this century defined the West Memphis area economy: a vote by the Arkansas Legislature ...

While the drop in national average prices is good news, consumers in many states are still paying far above $3 a gallon. Gas ...

In 1714, Louis Juchereau de St. Denis set up a trading post, marking the official beginning of the settlement that would become City of Natchitoches.

As the nation turns 250, Southern states are commemorating both the birth of American democracy and the diverse communities ...