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The fastest trip, however, ever made for such a long distance on the Mississippi, was the one made by the famous steamboat J.M. White, in 1840, from New-Orleans to St. Louis, 1,200 miles.

(NEXSTAR) — The Steamboat Natchez offers an authentic glimpse into New Orleans’ rich maritime heritage, cruising along the mighty Mississippi River. Renowned as the only true steam-powered ...

Cape Girardeau Heritage Museum opens a new exhibit on Lafayette’s 1825 Mississippi River journey, featuring rare artifacts and local history tied to the Marquis de Lafayette’s visit 200 years ago.

Steamboats proved most valuable for trips upstream on rivers with powerful currents, of which the Mississippi was the ultimate example. Previously, traffic on the Mississippi had been mostly ...

A memorial is growing at the Agape’s Grace office site in Louisburg, honoring Anthony Juarez and his contributions to the Drexel and Louisburg communities.

Today at 4:30 p.m., fans can watch UCLA take on USC at the women's Big Ten final, taking place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. More than 480 participants took a step toward fighting lung disease at the ...