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One killed and another hospitalized in a Natchez single-vehicle rollover. Officials warn of Vibrio and rising cyclospora cases tied to romaine; Mississippi River at 18.54 ft and falling.

Bishopbrick Industries will invest $5.75 million to expand its Natchez operations—adding manufacturing capacity, storage and 28 new jobs with state and county support. Separately, 69‑year‑old Elvis Brooks seeks up to $480,000 after 42 years behind bars, as lawmakers weigh school consolidation.

Jeremy Johnson of Adams County was found guilty on six counts of animal cruelty and sentenced to three years in jail plus $6,000 in fines. Meanwhile, Louisiana’s black bear hunting lottery opened (42 tags), and Mississippi reported $205M in federal rural health funding.

Adams County’s bid to oust United Infrastructure Services over missed trash pickups remains unresolved as complaints persist. Meanwhile, the nation faces its largest cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to imported lettuce, and a report finds Mississippi’s foster-care system violating dozens of federal safety measures. Also: Louisiana election qualifying updates and a falling Natchez-Vidalia river level.

Adams County supervisors are considering property tax relief after many residents saw assessments jump, while Entergy/Meta’s proposed gas plants face legal challenges in Richland Parish. In Louisiana, State Farm will pay $136 million in policyholder dividends.

Natchez’s free Workforce Development Building Trades Program resumes Monday after training 81 people and awarding 382 NCCER certifications; meanwhile Louisiana released a 447,000-name inactive voter list and Mississippi lawmakers meet on redistricting.

Leaders from hotels, B&Bs and short-term rentals will meet at 3 p.m. Aug. 11 at City Council Chambers to discuss forming a Natchez lodging association to boost tourism. Also, Louisiana’s ban on debit-card surcharges takes effect tomorrow; violations carry fines. Other briefs: Ben Crump on the Nolan Wells case, Paracon in New Orleans and a…

Natchez hoteliers, B&Bs and short-term rental owners will meet Aug. 11 to discuss forming a Lodging Association to boost tourism. Meanwhile, Louisiana’s ban on debit‑card fees takes effect tomorrow, and Attorney Ben Crump says he has obtained audio related to the Nolan Wells investigation.

Natchez aldermen voted 3-2 to reject Alderman Valencia Hall’s proposal to freeze municipal overtime pay, with Mayor Dan Gibson saying it would micromanage Police Chief Lee Best’s staffing and pay decisions. Elsewhere: Louisiana construction is surging, arrests were made in a Centerville mass shooting, a THC–CBD trial eased dementia agitation, and the Mississippi River sits…

Concordia Parish plans to install cameras to catch illegal dumping amid a crackdown on roadside trash. Meanwhile Louisiana bans outdoor balloon releases, unveils a new “I Voted” sticker, and a 50-state AG coalition pushes the FCC to fight robocalls.