Miami-Dade (1836): Originally just called Dade County after Francis L. Dade, a major in the U.S. Army during the Second ...

Names of towns, villages, cities and communities are generally straightforward. Some are named for famous, respected people.

Representatives from FHLB Dallas, Cadence Bank, Origin Bank, Progressive Bank and Red River Bank gathered today to celebrate the Partnership Grant Program (PGP) and the award to Fuller Center during a ...

Pecan pies are so popular in Arkansas that they're seen as part of the state's culture and agricultural history ...

Life-sized or larger elephant representations abound around Tuscaloosa, saluting the University of Alabama's mascot.

When the server sets down a plate of chicken fried steak at Walnut Hills in Vicksburg, Mississippi, time seems to slow down for a moment of pure anticipation. The golden-brown crust glistens under the ...

Taylor Swift has put Kansas City on the map – but there’s so much more to Missouri - From live blues performances in St Louis and kayaking on the Lake of the Ozarks, to driving Route 66 through ...

Fish Creek manages to be both upscale and down-to-earth at the same time, like someone wearing diamonds with their fishing waders. This Door County village packs more galleries, shops, and restaurants ...

From historic plantations to the New Orleans Jazz National Park, there are national parks in Louisiana for those who love ...

Explore Cape Girardeau’s haunted history through chilling tales of restless spirits in its oldest buildings, cemeteries, and the legendary Glenn House—where ghost stories reveal the city’s mysterious ...

World Atlas has named the Top 10 scenic towns in the South. Two Mississippi cities known for history, culture made the list.

Year-over-year Mississippi River levels at St. Louis and Memphis are currently measuring above last year. But, without significant rain in the forecast and concerns for the volume of water coming from ...