"Towboat On The River" (1953) explores the significance of American rivers as vital transportation highways, tracing their historical use from Native Americans to modern towboats. It highlights the ...

A towboat pilot’s use of his personal cell phone and extreme fatigue were key factors in a costly barge collision on the ...

Cities and towns from Georgia to Maine pay people who qualify to move. Perks range from grants to free plots of land.

Authorities say three men who were reported missing while fishing and swimming on a sandbar in the Mississippi River have ...

The men were last seen on a sandbar south of a boat ramp in Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, about 13 miles north of Memphis.

Deputies have recovered three bodies after a search on Wednesday at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park after three men were ...

The three men had been fishing and swimming south of the boat ramp in Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park before being reported missing, officials said.

"Return to the Sea" explores the significance of the Mississippi River, highlighting its vital role in the ecosystem, economy, and the lives of millions of people. The film discusses the river's ...

Storms force Mississippi River Festival to cut acts and delay Friday’s start, with updates pending on the new schedule.

The rebooted Mississippi River Festival is back for a second year, bringing lots of good music to the Alton, Illinois, riverfront on June 27 & 28, while honoring the legacy of the festival that came ...

The Mississippi River Festival returns to Alton, Illinois, for two nights of music along the riverfront.

SEMO students and faculty helped identify remains found in the Mississippi River as a missing Indiana man, bringing closure to his family after two years and advancing forensic investigation methods.