Hurwitz Mintz Furniture closes after 100 years, 70% off sale
Hurwitz Mintz Furniture, a New Orleans family-owned chain, is closing after more than 100 years, launching discounts of up to 70% off as it liquidates.
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Inside a US alligator museum: 'If it's green, it sells'
Liz and Robert McDade run New Orleans' free Great American Alligator Museum. They share their daily routine, from morning coffee to karate, and how they turn a love of alligators into a unique tourist attraction.
United flight issues hijack alert as passenger storms cockpit
A passenger on United Airlines flight UA2174 from Newark to New Orleans allegedly tried to storm the cockpit, claiming he had a bomb in his backpack, prompting a hijacking distress signal.
United flight sends hijacking alert after bomb claim
A United Airlines flight from Newark to New Orleans transmitted a hijacking alert after a passenger allegedly claimed to have a bomb and tried to storm the cockpit. The aircraft landed safely and the man was taken into custody.
United flight distress call after passenger cockpit attempt
United Airlines flight UA2174 from Newark to New Orleans issued a hijack distress signal after a passenger allegedly tried to storm the cockpit claiming he had a bomb; the plane landed safely and the man was detained.
Louisiana JP Earns Over $400,000 in Court Fees
A Louisiana justice of the peace earned over $400,000 in 2025, more than the US chief justice, because his pay is tied directly to court fees, a Guardian investigation found.
Woman resentenced to life for reporter's death
A judge resentenced Danette Colbert to life plus 75 years for the death of Telemundo reporter Adan Manzano, a victim of a tourist-targeting operation.
New Orleans deputy disciplined over journalist handcuffing
A New Orleans sheriff's deputy who handcuffed a journalist and a lawyer in July was disciplined for violating professionalism policy, but only for an argument with an administrator, an internal report said.
Judge's complaint against TV station relied on repealed law
A New Orleans judge's police complaint against WWL Louisiana relied on a repealed law, and the detective closed the case with no violation found.
Hospital counselor fired over preschooler's medical records breach
A Louisiana hospital counselor was fired after accessing a preschooler's medical records and sharing details with the school's principal, her sister-in-law, following abuse allegations.
New Orleans judge files police complaint against CBS affiliate
New Orleans criminal court judge Kimya Holmes filed a police complaint against WWL-TV, citing a Louisiana law that no longer carries criminal penalties, after the CBS affiliate aired a segment about a real-estate transaction involving her.
Split verdict in New Orleans murder trial tied to staged-wrecks scheme
A federal jury in New Orleans convicted Sean Alfortish and Leon Parker on fraud counts but deadlocked on murder charges, prompting a mistrial on those counts.
Attorney charged in Louisiana home insurance fraud after Ida
Richard William Huye III faces conspiracy to commit wire fraud in the largest home insurance fraud scheme in Louisiana following Hurricane Ida, federal prosecutors announced.
Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE agents in New Orleans
British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was arrested by ICE officers in New Orleans after overstaying his visa, with a final removal order issued in July.
Teen dies after fall in abandoned New Orleans tower
Jacque St Ann, 17, fell to his death in the abandoned Plaza Tower in New Orleans after breaking in with friends, prompting warnings about urban exploring.
Louisiana Court Halts Indictment Against Attorney General
Louisiana's highest court granted a stay of criminal proceedings against Attorney General Liz Murrill, who was indicted on 16 counts of intimidation and malfeasance related to a political battle with New Orleans officials.
US Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Lawyer Fined $400K Over Abusive Priest
The US Supreme Court rejected Richard Trahant's appeal of a $400,000 fine for violating a protective order while trying to remove an abusive priest from a school chaplaincy in New Orleans.
Santa Claus Arrested in Child Predator Sting Operation
A 75-year-old man who legally changed his name to Santa Claus was arrested in New Orleans after allegedly arranging to meet a detective posing as a 15-year-old boy for sex.
Man Named Santa Claus Arrested in Child Predator Sting
A 75-year-old New Orleans man who legally changed his name to Santa Claus was arrested after allegedly trying to meet an undercover detective he believed was a 15-year-old boy for sex.
Twisted Teens: New Orleans Duo's Hot Streak Continues
The New Orleans country-punk duo Twisted Teens are releasing their third album in a year, with crunchy, literate hooks and a soulful voice that make them one of 2026's true originals.
Brocarde Explores Real Hauntings Behind AHS Coven
Musician Brocarde visits Buckner Mansion in New Orleans, uncovering ghost stories like the scent of lemons linked to a spirit named Josephine, behind American Horror Story: Coven.
Calvin Duncan’s Three Hours in Office: A Victory Nobody Could Take
Calvin Duncan won election as Orleans Parish clerk after exoneration, but his office was abolished after three hours. He calls it an act of white supremacy.
New Orleans Residents Defy Study Urging Climate Retreat
A study warns New Orleans faces a 'point of no return' due to sea level rise, but locals reject relocation, citing cultural ties and demanding investment in flood defenses.
Louisiana man first in region cured of sickle cell disease
Daniel Cressy, 23, becomes the first person in the Gulf coast region to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease via CRISPR gene therapy, clearing his path to become a commercial pilot.
New Orleans Church Settles Abuse Claims for $110M
The Catholic Church in New Orleans has agreed to pay $110 million to settle decades of sex abuse claims, marking one of the largest such agreements in US history.
WWE Money in the Bank 2026: Start time, TV channel, live stream
WWE Money in the Bank 2026 takes place tonight in New Orleans with 12 superstars battling for the briefcase. Here is the full match card, start time, and how to watch.
WWE Money in the Bank 2026: UK start time, live stream, match card
WWE Money in the Bank 2026 takes place on Saturday, October 10, from New Orleans. Two ladder matches and two championship bouts are confirmed, with UK viewers able to stream live on Netflix from 11pm BST.
Saints' 45-24 loss to Falcons mars Domecoming anniversary
The New Orleans Saints fell 45-24 to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night, spoiling the 20th anniversary of the 'Domecoming' game that marked the Superdome's reopening after Hurricane Katrina.
Louisiana bridge over alligator waters causes panic attacks
The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, a 24-mile bridge in Louisiana, is known for causing panic attacks due to its length and alligator-infested waters.
18-Year-Old Law Grad Targets Social Media Companies
Jimmy Chilimigras, 18, graduated law school and wants to reform tax law and sue social media companies for addicting youths. He earned his high school diploma at 12 and a CPA at 15.
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