It will take days for major floodwaters to work their way south through the Mississippi. Flooding will persist through April.

And among members of the Ojibwe, Dakota and Chitimacha tribes, who still live on portions of ancestral lands in the Mississippi Valley, a spiritual connection to the river remains strong.

Fifth Louisiana Levee District President Reynold Minsky said he already has triggered the flood fight as Mississippi River rises.

Vicksburg is preparing for potential flooding as the Mississippi River is expected to reach moderate flood stage by April 20.

Cities along the Mississippi River are closing their floodgates and preparing for water to continue to rise after four days ...

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs has declared a state of emergency in response to rising levels of the Mississippi River.

Mississippi skies are clear and sunny now, but a threat looms after last week's storms: Likely flooding of the Mississippi River and some tributaries.

Cities along the Mississippi River are closing their flood gates and preparing for water to continue to rise after four days ...