Author: Josh

Two people have been arrested and a third is sought after a violent robbery outside Hibba Sports in Vidalia; Amazon will invest $12 million in a multi-technology data center between Caddo and Bossier, promising about 6,200 jobs; and UMMC clinics statewide remain closed after a cyberattack.

President Trump approved a major disaster declaration for nine north Louisiana parishes after last month’s winter storm, allowing federal reimbursement of 75% of state and local recovery costs; homeowners should report damage at damage.la.gov. Regional briefs: investigators probe a Natchez grass fire, a Mississippi audit finds cybersecurity shortfalls, and a bill would expand shrimp enforcement.

Natchez John Doe identified as 70‑year‑old William Francis Harrington; Louisiana lawmakers propose an animal‑abuser registry. Mississippi posts higher graduation rates as seafood season begins.

Adams County may see lower employee health insurance premiums next year after fewer claims, while lawmakers advance a bill to form a task force studying the statewide child-care center and teacher shortage. Lent has increased seafood demand—oysters are in peak condition—and Carnival season ended with Archbishop James Chequeo’s first New Orleans festivities. The Mississippi River…

Adams County is racing to finish Natchez–Adams County Airport renovations ahead of SkyWest service July 1. Meanwhile Louisiana has banned soda, energy drinks and candy from SNAP purchases, FEMA approved public‑assistance grants for 18 Mississippi counties (including Adams), and more districts are shifting to four‑day weeks.

A dirt bike reported stolen in 2022 from Ouachita Parish was recovered in Natchez after an Adams County deputy spotted a 16‑year‑old on private property; a VIN check confirmed the 2007 Honda CRF150 was stolen and the motorcycle was seized. The investigation is ongoing.

Local roundup: Adams County deputies probe a late‑night Mustang crash with no driver found; Louisiana launches Project MOM to curb pregnancy‑related overdose deaths; WalletHub names Mississippi highest for grocery spending; Rep. Steve Scalise seeks a tenth term.

A 17-year-old was arrested in a Natchez Super Bowl Sunday shooting that killed one and injured another; meanwhile, Louisiana politics heats up over a purported Senate scheme, with nursing loan relief, storm alerts and a river update also reported.

Adams County asks residents to report ice‑storm damage to electrical weather heads (photos, name and address requested). ULM has installed a FEMA‑funded drone‑detection system; Senate candidates are qualifying in Baton Rouge while Mississippi groups push women’s economic security. River at Natchez‑Vidalia: 16.82 ft and falling.

Natchez has asked the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation to lead the probe into a Sunday night shooting that killed 29-year-old Daja Davis and seriously injured 26-year-old Curtavious Knight. Also: Louisiana may again consider campus concealed-carry; Mississippi shortens retirees’ return-to-work waiting period; LSUA enrollment rises; Mississippi River at 18.26 ft and falling.