KALAMA — A group of Mississippi River shipping industry figures were treated to a tour of the Columbia-Snake river grain export system last week by the Washington Association of Wheat Growers ...

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

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

ALTON - Due to a delayed start following storms in the area, the Mississippi River Festival has adjusted their lineup for Friday, June 27, 2025.

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 ...

A 64-year-old St. Charles man drowned near Two Branch Island. He was recovered from the river and pronounced dead in a St. Louis hospital.

Maurepas Swamp revitalization plans: The state is planning to reconnect the Maurepas Swamp west of New Orleans to the Mississippi River through a diversion channel, with the dual aim of improving ...