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Hurwitz Mintz, a historic furniture retailer in the New Orleans area, has announced it will close after 102 years of operation. The store, located in Metairie, is currently offering significant discounts on inventory as it winds down. The closure marks the end of a three-generation business and reflects broader challenges facing the furniture retail sector, including shifting consumer habits and economic pressures.
Two defendants were found guilty in the death of Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano during the New Orleans Super Bowl weekend; prosecutors say Danette Colbert lured Manzano to a Bourbon Street hotel room, drugged him and stole his belongings, with the case involving alcohol and Xanax use as well as negligent homicide and racketeering allegations.
Danette Colbert, 49, was convicted in Jefferson Parish of negligent homicide and racketeering in the death of Telemundo reporter Adan Manzano; her accomplice Rickey White, 35, was found guilty of racketeering but not of manslaughter; prosecutors described a criminal enterprise that drugged victims and used stolen cards, including Manzano's, after his death; Manzano died Feb. 5 while covering the Super Bowl; Colbert faces up to 10 years for negligent homicide and up to 50 years for racketeering, with sentencing scheduled for late September.
A Louisiana jury delivered a mixed verdict in the death of Telemundo reporter Adan Manzano: Danette Colbert and Rickey White were found guilty of racketeering, with Colbert additionally convicted of negligent homicide, while White was acquitted of manslaughter; Christian Anderson pleaded guilty to simple robbery and received a six-year sentence. Manzano, who was in New Orleans to cover the 2025 Super Bowl, died in February 2025 from the combined effects of Xanax, alcohol, and positional asphyxia; prosecutors said Colbert lured victims for theft, White acted as her pimp, and investigators found Xanax in her home. Sentencing for Colbert and White is set for Sept. 28.
A Louisiana jury convicted Danette Colbert of negligent homicide and racketeering in the death of Telemundo reporter Adan Manzano, who was staying in Kenner ahead of the Super Bowl; her accomplice Rickey White was convicted of racketeering but acquitted of manslaughter. Prosecutors described a long-running criminal enterprise in New Orleans’ French Quarter that drugged victims to rob them. Colbert faces up to 10 years for negligent homicide, and both defendants are due to be sentenced in late September; an associate testified in exchange for charges being reduced. Manzano’s death followed an autopsy that found oxygen deprivation after alcohol and Xanax ingestion. The case is separate from the reporter’s work and family awaits further updates on sentencing and impacts.
Baylen Brees, Drew Brees's son and Santa Fe Christian's senior receiver, threw the first TD of his high school career on a jet pass against Newman in New Orleans—a return trip for the Brees family—later adding a TD reception as Santa Fe Christian beat Newman 41-7; Drew Brees is the team's passing game coordinator.
The Krewe of Dolly in New Orleans has moved its Dolly Parton-themed celebration of life from Sept. 5 to Sept. 25 due to a French Quarter scheduling conflict with a major event; organizers will announce the parade route and festivities later, and the city plans to declare a Dolly Day in Parton’s honor while Southern Decadence nearby is also noted as a consideration.
After Dolly Parton’s passing, the Krewe of Dolly—a 700-member New Orleans group known for glittering costumes—plans a memorial second-line on Sept. 5 to mourn and celebrate her legacy. They’ve applied for a parade permit and expect bands and public participation, with the event also continuing the krewe’s charitable work that has raised over $300,000 for Parton’s Imagination Library since its 2020 debut.
A newly opened New Orleans cat lounge, NOLA Cat Lounge, has closed temporarily after several resident cats contracted ringworm. The owner says staff will clean, disinfect, and treat for about a week, remove infected cats, and work with rescue and veterinary partners. Guests exposed are advised to monitor themselves and their pets, and the lounge plans increased sanitation and potential item replacements. fundraising is planned to offset losses as the business navigates the closure.
A 17-year-old student, Jacque St Ann of Belle Chasse, died after falling to his death while exploring the boarded-up Plaza Tower in downtown New Orleans with friends; the coroner ruled blunt-force injuries from a fall from height, and another teen was hospitalized with a severe arm/wrist laceration. Police warned against urban exploration of abandoned buildings, noting Plaza Tower has been derelict for years and is privately owned by Alexandria Land & Development LLC. Demolition has been court-ordered but financing and ownership issues have stalled redevelopment, though the city is pursuing a housing-related project and a potential ‘Difficult to Develop Area’ designation to aid funding, with hopes for construction by mid-2027. The owner may face charges for failing to secure the property, and police will increase patrols around Plaza Tower. Jacque’s family and Belle Chasse High School expressed condolences and said counselors would be available for students.”,
A 17-year-old Belle Chasse boy died after falling from a stairwell inside the abandoned Plaza Tower in downtown New Orleans during a group trespass; another teen was injured, and investigators believe alcohol may have been involved. The incident remains under investigation and authorities say trespassing charges may be pursued later.
Two-decade-old August Moon Uptown, a family-run Vietnamese/Chinese restaurant in New Orleans, fears closure as profits slump and food costs climb (chicken/shrimp ~15%, beef ~20% over three years); the restaurant has long donated meals after storms, but inflation, higher insurance costs, and slow business put its future at risk despite local incentive programs.
Drew Brees delivered an emotional Pro Football Hall of Fame speech in Canton, thanking and sending love to New Orleans as he unveiled his bust alongside Sean Payton, a moment celebrated by Saints fans back home.
A uniquely New Orleans tradition ties Drew Brees’ legacy to the city’s culture: after touchdowns, the Snake & Jake’s crew hands out free Jägermeister shots, a ritual some say best captures the Saints icon’s greatness and the city’s playful spirit.
Drew Brees used his Hall of Fame speech to thank Sean Payton and celebrate New Orleans, crediting Payton with reviving his career and praising the city for healing after Katrina, while reflecting on his 20-year NFL career (80,358 passing yards, 571 TDs, 13 Pro Bowls, Super Bowl XLIV and MVP) and the Saints’ role in the community.