The Mississippi River, a vital transportation highway, is drying up. And industries don’t have many alternatives. WSJ’s Cameron McWhirter explains how this happened and what it means for U.S ...

The Mississippi River, often referred to as the lifeblood of America, is facing a grave threat as key sections are drying up. This mighty river, which has inspired countless stories and songs ...

These are the emerging challenges Louisiana and the nation are struggling to content with on the lower Mississippi River.

The Mississippi River, stretching over 2,300 miles, is a vital artery for the United States, supporting agriculture, industry, and transportation. It drains 41% of the contiguous U.S., encompassing ...

A family in western Tennessee built levees around their home -- and managed to keep floodwaters from deluging it earlier this month.

Expect lots of sun, mild afternoons and little to no wind—ideal spring conditions if you like it calm and dry.

As the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion flounders amid politics, some scientists say that doubts about its effectiveness can ...

A conservation organization has named the Mississippi River as the most endangered river in the country. Every year, the ...

At least 9 million people in the nation's upper Midwest region are under red flag warnings on Monday, including residents of ...

About 150 students and 50 adults had to be evacuated by rescue boats from an elementary school in Westernport, Maryland.