Author: Josh

Local headlines: a spike in deer collisions injured a dirt-bike rider in Adams County; Louisiana lawmakers clash over a new congressional map and a four-day school week bill; Mississippi storm injuries rise to 26 as the Natchez–Vidalia river continues to climb.

A Jefferson County man turned himself in after an April 18 dogfighting incident in Union Church that ended in a shooting injuring four; officials say the shooting wasn’t reported for 12 hours. Also: storm damage in Lincoln County, rising gas prices and shrimping industry strain.

Severe storms struck the Mizzou region, producing a confirmed tornado near Meadville and cleanup efforts across the state line. Meanwhile, Louisiana’s House approved a two-term governor amendment (73-25) and CLECO launched a five‑year, 550‑project grid resiliency plan.

Adams County supervisors defended County Engineer George Ford and the county’s decision to budget about $6,700 for Supervisors Angela Hutchins and Ricky Gray to attend a National Organization of Black County Officials conference in Maui, saying the trip helps secure funding. Also: a heated Louisiana Senate primary debate, a Mississippi welfare‑fraud sentencing, pay‑raise legislation, and…

A cyberattack has locked Adams County out of the Mississippi Department of Revenue network, halting vehicle registrations as officials work to restore access. Also: national smoking falls below 10% (higher in Louisiana), NASA funds two UM space projects, redistricting review Friday; Mississippi River 35.39 ft.

Natchez hosted “Downtown Unlocked” to showcase available Main and Franklin Street properties and honor major investors, as Louisiana lawmakers prepare to redraw congressional maps after a Supreme Court ruling. Mississippi declared Hurricane Preparedness Week ahead of the 2026 season.

Natchez planning and zoning director Mango Tingle is resigning this month after one year to become deputy director of the Historic Preservation Division at the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. City officials will begin the search for his replacement.

A 45,000‑gallon crude oil tank in Faraday caught fire, prompting precautionary evacuations. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s congressional map — imperiling Rep. Cleo Fields’ district — and Mississippi launched a Rural Health Transformation Program Office.

Natchez aldermen reject converting part of Duncan Park to pickleball; Turner Industries will build two Louisiana nuclear fabrication sites creating 1,000 jobs. Also: disaster loan aid, a tuition bill advance, and river updates.

Retired teacher Lana Brown Bradley was found dismembered at her home, and her youngest son, Zachary L. Jackson Jr., has been charged with murder and is being held without bond. Other top items: Congressman Clay Higgins urges a statewide GOP Senate debate; Jackson State students moved from Alexander Hall after storm‑damaged electrical issues; Cleco’s sale…