While there are different numbers depending on the source, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area lists the length of the Mississippi as 2,350 miles. It’s the second-longest river in ...

Once upon a time, the Mississippi River flowed wild and free, with waterfalls and braided channels. The river was home to an ...

The latest of many changes in its history is the only one that hasn’t altered the course of the Mississippi. Donald Trump ...

A low Mississippi River is not only bad news for Americans, but also for countries as far away as China, Japan, and Indonesia where Midwestern grain and soybeans are essential food sources.

The Mississippi River is famous for its important role in the United States' industrialization. The river is a vital source of hydroelectric energy, provides drinking water for millions of people ...

Desha County authorities on Monday recovered human remains, possibly those of an Arkansas man reported missing in 2022, on an ...

Communities along the freshwater Mississippi River are facing a growing threat ... "This is our main water source," said Mitch Jurisich, a third-generation oysterman and a local councilman in ...