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

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

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It's a big weekend for New Orleans. The annual ESSENCE Festival visits the city once again, and July 4 fireworks will light ...

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

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

Louisiana's $2B Mississippi River bridge project faces new delays amid unresolved environmental and design issues.

The River Connects Us” is a photographic display that explores life and culture on the Mississippi River, from the Lake ...

Parts of New Orleans, including its international airport, are sinking nearly 2 inches per year, according to a new study. Wetlands and parts of the city's levee system are sinking, too.

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