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A sheriff broke up a heated exchange between Adams County supervisors over travel costs, Louisiana lawmakers moved to let universities hide athlete pay, Mississippi pre-K enrollment rose, and the 2026 New Orleans Jazz Fest opens today.

Four people were injured in a shooting during a dog fight in Union Church late Saturday; Jefferson County Sheriff James Bailey vows arrests after the incident — which went unreported for about 12 hours — as investigators seek tips.

Natchez police arrested 27-year-old April Alexander on an attempted murder charge after threats and a disturbing social media image targeted her 4-year-old; authorities say the child is safe.

A Natchez officer has been charged with domestic assault and placed on leave. Meanwhile, Louisiana lawmakers advance a pilot psychedelic-therapy bill for veterans as Mississippi endures its 10th‑driest year and worsening drought.

The state has awarded $362,000 to landscape and enhance the grounds and plaza at the historic Broadway Street Railroad Depot in Natchez. The 1915 depot, reopened in 2024 as a visitor center after a $1M renovation, will gain a more welcoming public space.

Natchez aldermen approved an agreement allowing use of Walmart’s north parking lot to access city‑owned land slated for a proposed 30‑acre shopping center by Horn Properties.

Local roundup: Concordia taps LaSalle Community Action to manage Section 8 after its director’s resignation; lawmaker proposes driver re-testing; NAACP sues XAI over unpermitted turbines; 13-year-old arrested after father shot near Hammond school.

Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson swore in three new police commanders under Chief Lee Best. Also in state news: Louisiana adopted revised ELA standards for 2027–28; Mississippi logged $4M in sports-betting tax revenue amid high gambling‑disorder rates; fuel prices eased slightly and the Mississippi River at Natchez is 32.64 ft and rising.

Adams County deputies arrested Christopher Serena on an aggravated-assault charge after a domestic disturbance at Hobofort Grocery. Elsewhere, Louisiana’s “Click to Cancel” bill advances and Gov. Jeff Landry creates an Office of Rural Health Transformation to boost rural care access.

Vidalia officer Daniel Lloyd has resigned after being charged with DWI following a two‑vehicle crash. In other news, Amazon plans a $12B expansion in Central Mississippi; CSU forecasts a somewhat below‑average 2026 hurricane season as fuel prices climb.