A famous bike route along the Mississippi River could soon get official recognition in Wisconsin

The bike trail runs 3,000 miles along the river between Minnesota and Louisiana. Most states marked the route with signs, but ...

ARDOT to close I-55 Mississippi River bridge for repairs

The Arkansas Department of Transportation will close all lanes of the Interstate 55 Mississippi River Bridge for two days to ...
The Clarion-Ledger

Mississippi River expected to flood soon: Here's how it will affect MS

Storms and subsequent flooding in Mississippi have damaged hundreds of homes, injured seven and killed one. The Mississippi River is expected to reach flood levels in the coming days, impacting ...
WAPT

Mississippi River continues to rise

Officials in Vicksburg and Warren County continue to prepare for flooding from the Mississippi River. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as of Friday morning, the ...
Kitsap Sun

The next endurance challenge for Bainbridge runner? Two months along the Mississippi

Washington state Rep. Greg Nance plans to run 2,340 miles along the Mississippi River in a record-breaking attempt. The 60-day run will begin August 20 in Minnesota and end in Louisiana, tracing Nance ...
Hoodline

Mississippi River's I-55 Bridge to Close for Weekend Repairs, ARDOT Advises Commuters to Use I-40 Detour

The I-55 bridge over the Mississippi River will close for repairs from Nov. 15-16, affecting all lanes. Detours and increased travel times are expected.
The Telegraph on MSN

Sierra Club Plans Fall and Winter Litter Clean-Ups

Alton's Sierra Club plans Nov. 15 River Road cleanup to help fight plastic pollution.
WAFB

Officials release identity of person found dead in Mississippi River

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - An investigation is underway after a body was discovered in the Mississippi River on Tuesday morning, April 1. The East Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office confirmed that ...