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.

Levy (1845): David Levy Yulee was one of the first senators of Florida when it became a state. He was also the first person ...

There was a reason Southern businessmen and thinkers were inspired by ancient Egypt: To them, it served as proof that all great civilizations were hierarchal societies sustained by enslaved labor.

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 ...

An iconic painting with centuries of history sits on the riverside bluffs in Alton, Illinois. The story of Piasa Bird dates ...

From live blues performances in St Louis and kayaking on the Lake of the Ozarks, to driving Route 66 through Pulaski County, Annabel Grossman delves into the best of Missouri ...

Tune in to KRVS on Sundays at 5 p.m. for a journey through the traditional and contemporary folk music of Ireland and the ...

Every state has its own claim to dessert fame, from classic pies to inventive confections that capture local flavors. But how ...

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 ...

The Missouri River is one of the largest river ecosystems in North America. Here are examples of the diverse species it supports.