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A two-vehicle crash in Adams County killed a 62-year-old man and injured three others, while a targeted shooting at the Mall of Louisiana left a 17-year-old dead and five wounded. Meanwhile, Mississippi’s drought has expanded with 21 counties designated disaster areas, and lawmakers advanced a bill to address the rise in four-day school weeks.

An Adams County two‑vehicle crash killed a passenger and sent three others to the hospital. In Baton Rouge, a targeted dispute at the Mall of Louisiana left a 17‑year‑old dead and five injured. Worsening drought prompted USDA disaster designations for 21 Mississippi counties.

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.