Jamestown's Upper Mississippi Surgery Center nears opening after completion of construction, led by 10 independent practitioners.

Flood control along the Mississippi River is a central piece of a newly passed federal law — work that advocates believe is critical.

All Times EST No. 1 Auburn (18-1) at LSU (12-7), 7 p.m. No. 4 Alabama (17-3) at No. 14 Mississippi St. (16-4), 9 p.m. No. 6 Houston (16-3) at West Virginia (13-6), 7 p.m. No. 17 Wisconsin (16-4)

The quaint town of Trempealeau is a hidden gem that’s ideal for making lasting memories together. This quaint riverside community might not be on everyone’s radar, but it’s about to become your new favorite day trip destination.

Chris Youngblood had a season-high 23 points, including two free throws with 10.9 seconds remaining, to lead No. 4 Alabama to an 88-84 win over No. 14 Mississippi State on Wednesday night.

Chris Youngblood had a season-high 23 points, including two free throws with 10.9 seconds remaining, to lead No. 4 Alabama to an 88-84 win over No. 14 Mississippi State.

I'm sitting on the 360-degree promenade deck aboard a Viking river cruise, with a glass of wine and a paperback, taking in the silver maples in the high afternoon sun on a bright August day. The water,

Johni Broome scored 20 of his 26 points in the second half and had 16 rebounds to help top-ranked Auburn beat LSU 87-74 on Wednesday night for its 12th straight victory.

Michigan State moved up one spot to No. 7 and was followed by the Vols, who balanced out their close loss to Auburn by beating No. 14 Mississippi State. Marquette and Purdue — which beat then-No. 21 Michigan — rounded out the top 10.

Illinois is ranked 18th in the new AP Top 25 poll, released Monday. The Illini (14-6, 6-4 Big Ten) also are 20th in the coaches' poll.

In recent decades, the health of the average American has steadily declined: obesity rates have tripled since the 60s, while diabetes has nearly quadrupled since the 80s. Central to the