Louisiana's coast has been steadily retreating for several reasons.

Canoe trip down the Mississippi River in St Louis Missouri. The big muddy offers a lot of canoeing opportunities in the city.

A book by an Iowa-based folklorist and photographer chronicles life on the Mississippi River during the 20th century through the eyes of a western Illinois man whose life revolved around the river.

Pearl River map turtles are named for the beautiful and intricate patterns on their shell, which resemble topographic maps.

The move comes two days after No. 6 Mississippi’s victory over Mississippi State in the annual Egg Bowl rivalry game that all ...

The Humorous Heart of America Every year, we celebrate the birthday of Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens), America’s ...

The infrastructure along the Mississippi River has long protected the New Orleans area from catastrophic flooding. But a list ...

From a fire at Cybill Shepherd's home to promotions at Illinois Central Railroad, here's what was making headlines.

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

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Facts about the Mississippi River are highlighted. Journalist Boyce Upholt talked about his experience traveling on the river. This lesson highlights ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Mississippi River Bridge is back open after a lengthy closure due to a man climbing the bridge’s superstructure. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office ...

Water levels on portions of the Mississippi and lower Ohio rivers have dropped low enough to significantly hinder shipping across the inland waterway system. This marks the third year in four that ...