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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Matthew Chustz has been named chief operating officer of National Water Infrastructure. Chustz has more than 12 years of ...

The Rev. Al Sharpton and several U.S. representatives, including New Orleans' Troy Carter and Texas' Jasmine Crockett, voiced ...

With the Essence Festival in New Orleans, civil rights leaders sounded the alarm after President Donald Trump signed the budget bill into law at the white house.

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About the Bill Bratton report: The New Orleans police and Justice Foundation released a final report with suggestions from the nation's leading tactical expert on how to make the city safer.

Security consultant and former NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton, hired by the NOPJF, recommended banning vehicles from the corridor.

New Orleans Police Department announces security upgrades for Jazz Fest Share Updated: 4:05 PM CDT Apr 24, 2025 Infinite Scroll Enabled ...

The Orleans Levee Protection District is gearing up for a busy Easter weekend on the lakefront. Every year, the Lakefront sees excessive amounts of trash left behind from holiday celebrations.