The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for the Mississippi River to reach some of its highest water levels in recent years in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. According to forecasts ...

Zoom in: The river is currently expected to crest in New Orleans on April 25 at 16.5 feet, the Corps says. The crest is expected to last about a day at the Carrollton Gage and then begin to fall.

Longtime river pilot Mark Delesdernier will be honored with the equivalent of a lifetime achievement award, when LeBoeuf Bros ...

In 2023, saltwater in the Mississippi River advanced dangerously close to New Orleans, threatening the city's water supply and sending the city into a state of emergency. The National Oceanic and ...

According to officials, a report came in around 1 a.m. about a woman in the water near Spanish Plaza in downtown New Orleans.

Here's everything you need to know if you plan to sail out of Port NOLA, including how to get there, where to park, and ...

The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a barge worker who went missing in the Mississippi River Wednesday afternoon.

An April report by a nonprofit environmental advocacy group named the Mississippi River as the most endangered in the United ...

Mardi Gras World offers a behind-the-scenes look at float production just steps from the cruise terminal. Last-minute ...

Most of the year, less than 10% of the river’s sediment reaches the critical Bird’s Foot Delta, according to scientists.

We’ve rounded up the best Mississippi River cruises for seniors, history buffs and Americana lovers, so you can find your ...