Maybe it was the mighty Mississippi. That somehow transported Tifferney White to make New Orleans her home. She is the one woman, chief in charge of fun. At Louisiana Children’s Museum, White is CEO.

Much of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi remain under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. with severe weather in the forecast Wednesday.

The Mississippi River at the Carrollton gauge in New Orleans has risen above 11 feet, prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to activate Phase I flood fight procedures, officials said. The New Orleans District of the Army Corps will coordinate with local levee authorities to conduct twice-weekly patrols along the river levees to monitor the water level until it drops below 11 feet.

As southeast Louisiana enters a bout of stormy weather that could bring tornadoes Wednesday, the National Weather Service is forecasting an increased risk of severe storms through the weekend. All of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi should be prepared for severe thunderstorms and potential tornadoes beginning Wednesday afternoon through late evening,

Perhaps the first thing to know about Creole cream cheese is that it almost disappeared. It's thanks to one Mississippi dairy farm that the cheese, which lands somewhere between ricotta and sour cream,

Seasonal rises on the Mississippi have triggered additional levee checks and a prohibition on certain work near them.

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has activated its flood fight plan for the Mississippi River. USACE officials said the river has risen above 11 feet at the Carrollton Gauge, causing them to begin phase one of their high-water procedures.

The Mississippi River at the Carrollton gauge in New Orleans has risen above 11 feet, prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to activate Phase I flood fight procedures, officials said. The New Orleans District of the Army Corps will coordinate with local levee authorities to conduct twice-weekly patrols along the river levees to monitor the water level until it drops below 11 feet.

Soon, you’ll be able to hop on a train from New Orleans to take a quick jaunt to your other favorite spots along the Gulf Coast. Eat, drink, enjoy the sandy beaches, and take a quick train ride back h

The last time there was passenger train service between New Orleans and Mobile was in 1996. The new routes will stop four times on the Mississippi Coast.

Developers of The Bridges, a boutique hotel that occupies the former Super 8 Motel facing the Mississippi River bridges, celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday. They also shared exciting news for their next development — the Hotel Vue next door.

Amtrak services along the Mississippi Gulf Coast will soon return after nearly 20 years. The Southern Rail Commission said a new station will make the goal of