Fred Newton’s epic swim down the Mississippi River earned him a world record, but not the fame and fortune he hoped.

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All along the Mississippi River, folks from around town dressed down in red, white and blue came to check out what was ...

Tons of revelers lined up along the Mississippi River in New Orleans to watch a vibrant firework display, to close out a day ...

New Orleans and nearby parishes prepare for a vibrant Independence Day weekend with ESSENCE Fest, riverfront fireworks, ...

Red, white, and blue lights filled the sky as people watched fireworks shine across the Mississippi River. Hundreds of people ...

New Orleans celebrates July 4 with music, hot dogs, patriotic colors and of course, fireworks. On Thursday, find celebrations ...

The Fourth of July comes with fireworks shows and revelry across the New Orleans metro. The big picture: It's a busy weekend ...

New research shows parts of New Orleans’ $15 billion levee system are sinking up to 28 mm a year. That's over seven times ...

Learn about the iconic Mississippi River: its vibrant river history, crucial role among US rivers, diverse ecology, and the ...