Drought has again closed a portion of the Mississippi River — and this time shrunk a part of the major U.S. waterway in Memphis, Tenn., to its lowest level ever.

A drought is spreading across the Midwest, drying up the Mississippi River and its tributaries that serve as a critical freight artery for the country.

The Mississippi Transportation Commission awarded 14 contracts for infrastructure projects at its recent meeting.

The U.S. Coast Guard has reopened the Mississippi River to maritime traffic, ending a shutdown that stranded more than 1,000 barges on the key conduit for agriculture exports.

The Mississippi Transportation Commission recently awarded contracts for 11 infrastructure projects throughout the state.

Mississippi Department of Transportation crews are pressing on with work to replace a bridge carrying Interstate 20 through the state capital.

The Mississippi Transportation Commission recently awarded approximately $768,000 in multimodal funding to enhance port operations in the western part of the state.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation has issued a notice reminding drivers to stay alert for log trucks, especially as people on the road adjust to the end of daylight saving time.

The Mississippi Transportation Commission has awarded contracts for 18 infrastructure projects.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation recently began a construction project to extend state Route 76 as part of a regional highway development effort.