A geologist's vibrant maps reveal how the Mississippi River has wandered across its valley, making it look like a colorful, winding serpent. These maps, created by Harold Fisk in 1944, document the ...

Learn about the iconic Mississippi River: its vibrant river history, crucial role among US rivers, diverse ecology, and the era of steamboats that shaped the nation.

With the deadly aftermath of Texas flooding on many Americans’ minds, few alive today remember the unprecedented flooding that spanned across Mississippi and six ...

KALAMA — A group of Mississippi River shipping industry figures were treated to a tour of the Columbia-Snake river grain export system last week by the Washington Association of Wheat Growers ...

Heavy rains in Minnesota over the past several weeks are going to cause the Mississippi River to exceed its 15-foot flood stage at Lock and Dam 15 at Rock Island.

The Mississippi River at La Crosse is expected to reach moderate flood stage next week, with the river cresting at 13.5 feet by early Thursday morning.

Air and water pollution, downstream flooding and coastal land loss are among the environmental pressures that are putting the health and future of the waterway — and the communities that depend on it ...

If you’re curious about Mississippi’s laws for working kids, learn the age limits, permit requirements and rules for summer jobs for young workers.

Thinking of letting your kid fly solo this summer? Here’s what Mississippi parents need to know before booking that ticket.