Author: Josh

Construction is underway at Natchez‑Adams County Airport to convert a hangar into a passenger terminal ahead of United Express flights set to begin July 1 — the first regular commercial service in 30 years. The up-to-$6.8 million project is being fast‑tracked to finish in four months.

Central Louisiana advances four sites in the new Fast Sites Program, while the crawfish industry suffers from a temporary-worker visa cap and Mississippi teacher pay-raise bills stall; a lawmaker also proposes clearer rules for canceling trial subscriptions.

A DHS-supported cybersecurity review will be provided free to Adams County after recent ransomware disruptions. In Louisiana, a task force is examining how booming data centers shift power and water upgrade costs to ratepayers. Also: election dates, campaign-finance updates and river levels.

Adams County has a burn ban through March 16 amid extreme drought; Louisiana extends 120 National Guard troops in New Orleans, and a bill would let current medical marijuana sellers offer recreational products. Mississippi health officials warn of a spring allergy surge; the Mississippi River at Natchez‑Vidalia is 26 ft and rising.

UMMC clinics statewide resume normal operations after a cyberattack, Louisiana hits key LABI economic benchmarks ahead of schedule, and LSU is reinstating ACT/SAT requirements for applicants. A Natchez house fire is under investigation with no injuries reported.

Natchez aldermen have extended Horn Properties’ option for another year on a 30‑acre city-owned tract across from Natchez High School, giving the developer more time to pursue a retail center near Walmart while issues such as access from Sergeant Prentiss Drive are resolved.

Natchez Mayor probes steep property tax hikes and may seek an independent reappraisal; residents urged to appeal. Also: bigger Louisiana tax refunds, UMMC cancels appointments after a cyberattack, and a no‑burn order continues.

Concordia Parish is weighing a remodel of its 1970s courthouse amid facade, leak and heating concerns, though no decisions have been made. New state data show private auto rates down about 6% and commercial rates up about 6%; the United Cajun Navy has joined the search for Nancy Guthrie, Mississippi wildlife cadet applications are open…

Two people have been arrested and a third is sought after a violent robbery outside Hibba Sports in Vidalia; Amazon will invest $12 million in a multi-technology data center between Caddo and Bossier, promising about 6,200 jobs; and UMMC clinics statewide remain closed after a cyberattack.

President Trump approved a major disaster declaration for nine north Louisiana parishes after last month’s winter storm, allowing federal reimbursement of 75% of state and local recovery costs; homeowners should report damage at damage.la.gov. Regional briefs: investigators probe a Natchez grass fire, a Mississippi audit finds cybersecurity shortfalls, and a bill would expand shrimp enforcement.