Author: Josh

City officials fielded complaints about maintenance at North Natchez Park; Louisiana superintendents oppose Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to redirect $168 million for $2,000 teacher stipends; the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled the attorney general is the sole authority to manage state litigation. Early voting begins in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate runoff.

Chastney Doyle is the new executive director of the Downtown Natchez Alliance. Louisiana posts strong early‑reading gains; Mississippi Blood Services warns of a nearly 30% donor shortfall; a new Louisiana voter ID law begins July 2027. River at 38.49 ft.

Legislation would provide roughly $2.4 million to rebuild Natchez’s Canal Street Bridge, though approval is still pending. The article also covers Louisiana ATV safety efforts, Mississippi storm aid, a new duck season, and river levels.

Natchez man arrested after family detained him following reported sexual contact with a 15-year-old; 27-year-old Kadarius Tyree Terrell faces charges of statutory rape and providing false identification, authorities say.

An Adams County trailer on Red Loop Road was destroyed by fire Thursday morning; all occupants escaped and no injuries were reported. In other regional headlines: a Louisiana Democratic runoff is set for June 27, MDOT urges motorists to secure vehicle loads, Louisiana ranks 48th in child well‑being despite education gains, and the Mississippi River…

Natchez Aquatic Center opens for the season; Louisiana will phase out vehicle inspection stickers (July 1 citation moratorium, $6 QR-code replacement) and has increased penalties for on-campus marijuana use. Mississippi lawmakers are reviewing possible K–12 consolidation.

Adams County steps up park enforcement after fights and ATV drag racing, while Louisiana lawmakers approved adding a DCFS law-enforcement liaison amid concerns over child deaths. Also: a Mississippi senator pushes for storm debris aid, gas prices ease and the river is rising.

Adams County paused on joining Natchez to fund Liberty Park pickleball courts; Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry proposes continuing $2,000 teacher stipends by redirecting school funds; Chickasaw County dismantled a major cockfighting ring with 60 arrests. Mississippi River at Natchez: 38.38 ft and rising.

Old Providence Road Bridge in Natchez is closed until further notice after most timber piles failed inspection; drivers should use alternate routes while a full report is prepared. Also: a below‑normal hurricane season is forecast and recent boating enforcement led to numerous citations.

Old Providence Road Bridge in Natchez is closed after most timber piles failed inspection; motorists should use alternate routes. Hurricane season begins June 1 — LSU climatologist projects a below‑normal year (8–14 named storms, 3–6 hurricanes) but urges residents to check preparedness.