A spokesperson with the Belle of Baton Rouge confirmed that a buoy gave out, causing the structures to be overtaken due to high river levels and the rising water of the Mississippi River.

Most in Baton Rouge know that one of the best views of the Mississippi is available at Tsunami atop the Shaw Center. The restaurant is perfect for a romantic or festive night out. To reach the ...

BATON ROUGE, La. — A bridge that once linked the Mississippi Riverfront in downtown Baton Rouge to the former Belle of Baton Rouge riverboat casino collapsed on Friday, according to WBRZ.

Yet that'll still be well below the tops of levees for Baton Rouge. So the reality of the situation here is that for the vast majority of us high water on the Mississippi not only is something we ...

The Mississippi River reached its highest level of the spring season in Baton Rouge on Thursday ... due massive rainfall from northern states. High water levels caused at least one shipping ...