Author: Josh

City officials in Natchez will revisit proposed Duncan Park tennis‑court changes Monday, Louisiana heads to a U.S. Senate primary tomorrow featuring Cassidy, Fleming and Letlow, and Mississippi and Louisiana lawmakers are advancing redistricting changes after recent court guidance.

Vidalia’s Board of Aldermen approved a new ordinance regulating golf carts after years of limited enforcement, while a controversial proposed congressional map that would likely produce a 5-1 Republican delegation advanced from committee amid protests over minority representation.

Natchez aldermen have agreed to join Meadville and Brookhaven officials to advance plans for a potential Natchez–Brookhaven passenger train along a 65‑mile freight line. The proposal—in partnership with Natchez Railway—remains contingent on federal funding and significant work, as Natchez–Adams County also readies the return of commercial air service in July.

Two teens were killed and the driver arrested after an SUV overturned in Concordia Parish early Sunday; investigators say alcohol appears to be a factor and none of the occupants were wearing seat belts. Other local updates: Democrats led early voting turnout, wildfire-safety recommendations were issued, Louisiana will allow recreational alligator hunting, and the Mississippi…

Local headlines: a spike in deer collisions injured a dirt-bike rider in Adams County; Louisiana lawmakers clash over a new congressional map and a four-day school week bill; Mississippi storm injuries rise to 26 as the Natchez–Vidalia river continues to climb.

A Jefferson County man turned himself in after an April 18 dogfighting incident in Union Church that ended in a shooting injuring four; officials say the shooting wasn’t reported for 12 hours. Also: storm damage in Lincoln County, rising gas prices and shrimping industry strain.

Severe storms struck the Mizzou region, producing a confirmed tornado near Meadville and cleanup efforts across the state line. Meanwhile, Louisiana’s House approved a two-term governor amendment (73-25) and CLECO launched a five‑year, 550‑project grid resiliency plan.

Adams County supervisors defended County Engineer George Ford and the county’s decision to budget about $6,700 for Supervisors Angela Hutchins and Ricky Gray to attend a National Organization of Black County Officials conference in Maui, saying the trip helps secure funding. Also: a heated Louisiana Senate primary debate, a Mississippi welfare‑fraud sentencing, pay‑raise legislation, and…

A cyberattack has locked Adams County out of the Mississippi Department of Revenue network, halting vehicle registrations as officials work to restore access. Also: national smoking falls below 10% (higher in Louisiana), NASA funds two UM space projects, redistricting review Friday; Mississippi River 35.39 ft.

Natchez hosted “Downtown Unlocked” to showcase available Main and Franklin Street properties and honor major investors, as Louisiana lawmakers prepare to redraw congressional maps after a Supreme Court ruling. Mississippi declared Hurricane Preparedness Week ahead of the 2026 season.