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A Natchez man, Zachary Jackson Jr., accused of killing and dismembering his mother has been ordered to undergo a court‑ordered mental evaluation and is jailed in Concordia Parish. Other headlines: LSU research tops $600M; Mississippi court reforms and Louisiana redistricting debated; river rising to 31.73 ft.

Natchez aldermen voted 4–2 against converting Duncan Park tennis courts to pickleball, opting only for resurfacing and exploring Liberty Park as an alternative. Louisiana will put a governor term‑limit amendment on the Nov. 3 ballot and Gov. Landry added $50M to a roof‑grant program; Mississippi lawmakers probe court reforms.

Registration is open for the Boys & Girls Club of Central Mississippi’s 2026 Summer Camp at Morgantown Elementary in Natchez (starts June 3; $80 for June and July). In separate news, a U.S. Navy T‑45C crashed in Noxubee County—both crew ejected safely and an investigation is underway.

Former Natchez mayor Tony Byrne speaks tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the Historic Natchez Foundation about the philanthropy of Mary and E. Taylor. Meanwhile, Louisiana’s budget — and a proposed teacher stipend — remain unsettled as the session ends, and a youth fish camp for ages 10–15 is set for June 10.

Today’s Vidalia–Natchez Memorial Parade and two ceremonies honor fallen service members, as Louisiana nears a bill letting parties limit no‑party voter participation in primaries and Mississippi explores property‑tax relief options.

Adams County Administrator Mitzi Conne resigns, remaining through July 8 to oversee the airport’s launch. NOAA forecasts a below‑average hurricane season; also: third‑grade reading results, Memorial Day travel surge and river update.

The Mississippi Court of Appeals has upheld the 20‑year manslaughter conviction of Reginald Butler in the 2020 shooting of Braylon James. The ruling comes as regional battles over redistricting and term limits intensify — Louisiana lawmakers push a two‑consecutive‑term governor amendment, proposed maps threaten a majority‑Black district, and voting‑rights advocates rallied in Jackson. Mississippi River…

Police arrested a man after a Natchez chase ended in a ravine. A recall against Governor Jeff Landry gains momentum amid GOP pushback, Senator Bill Cassidy says he won’t seek further office, and the U.S. Supreme Court vacated a Mississippi redistricting case.

Natchez will demolish the asbestos-contaminated Frye Building for Eola Hotel parking using more than $1 million in cleanup funds. Louisiana voters rejected all five constitutional amendments, and Mississippi’s Operation Hope located 13 missing foster children.

Natchez began annual testing of 800+ fire hydrants. In Louisiana, Rep. Julia Letlow and John Fleming head to a June 27 GOP Senate runoff. Mississippi officials consider redrawing districts after a Supreme Court ruling, and Louisiana advances a bill targeting shrimp co-mingling.