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Adams County deputies arrested Christopher Serena on an aggravated-assault charge after a domestic disturbance at Hobofort Grocery. Elsewhere, Louisiana’s “Click to Cancel” bill advances and Gov. Jeff Landry creates an Office of Rural Health Transformation to boost rural care access.

Vidalia officer Daniel Lloyd has resigned after being charged with DWI following a two‑vehicle crash. In other news, Amazon plans a $12B expansion in Central Mississippi; CSU forecasts a somewhat below‑average 2026 hurricane season as fuel prices climb.

A Natchez man has been ordered held without bond in the killing of his mother, retired educator Lana Brown Bradley. In other news, Louisiana lawmakers advanced a bill to replace inspection stickers with $6 VIN QR codes; C Spire completed a major broadband rollout; PAR released its guide to 2026 amendments including a proposal to…

Mississippi lawmakers approved higher local funding caps for Natchez Inc.; Louisiana advances tax incentives to lure aerospace firms; the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identified a WWII POW from Mississippi; and Melville will receive more than $4 million to overhaul its water system.

Adams County deputies arrested 22-year-old Danterius Deontay Antonio Jones after a reported Easter morning domestic assault in Natchez — deputies say he struck the victim with a firearm, stole her car and was found with a loaded handgun. A separate report finds Louisiana’s job growth has been essentially flat since the 2014 oil crash.

Retired Natchez teacher Lana Brown Bradley was found dead during a welfare check; her son, 29-year-old Zachary Lavelle Jackson Jr., has been charged with first- and second-degree murder, mayhem and tampering with evidence.

The Mississippi Legislature earmarked $1 million for Natchez infrastructure, including the Canal Street Bridge—though Mayor Dan Gibson says another $4 million is still needed. The roundup also notes steady Easter crawfish prices, blueberry freeze losses and rising regional electricity costs.

Mississippi honors late Mayor Butch Brown by naming the Sergeant Prentiss Drive Bridge; NASA’s Michoud facility built key Artemis 2 components; the state raises school accountability standards for 2025–26, and Louisiana advances a two‑term governor amendment.

An arrest has been made in the six‑year‑old Natchez double homicide of Jimesia “Becky” Brown and Cameron “Cam” Jones, though investigators say additional suspects remain at large. Meanwhile, Louisiana lawmakers advanced Rep. Larry Bagley’s plan to replace vehicle inspection stickers with a $6 annual windshield QR code.

Mississippi approved a corrective plan for the Natchez‑Adams School District after late financial audits; LSU‑Alexandria will offer accelerated three‑year bachelor’s degrees in IT and bioinformatics. The Big Hungry wildfire is 70% contained after burning 4,246 acres, a Louisiana “Click to Cancel” bill advanced, and the Mississippi River at Natchez is 31.86 ft and falling.