Category: Morning Newscast

Downtown Natchez will face a temporary water shutoff Tuesday for valve replacement and leak repairs. Gov. Jeff Landry joined Avoyelles flood relief efforts, Mississippi AG Lynn Fitch reached a safety settlement with Roblox, and officials issued insurance guidance for flood claims.

Mississippi launches an America250 scholarship giveaway — ten students can win up to $250 through July 3 — as Louisiana heads to Senate runoffs amid conflicting polls. Health officials warn of a blood shortage affecting sickle cell patients, and flooding has swamped Avoyles Parish.

Christopher “C.J.” Shepherd has surrendered in the June 4 Natchez shooting that killed 19‑year‑old Caven Barrow. Tropical Storm Arthur also spawned tornadoes across southeast Louisiana; other local updates follow.

Adams County supervisors approved a temporary $10,000 transfer to the Youth Court after state authorization for about $2.5 million lapsed July 1 and have asked Gov. Tate Reeves to call a special session. Also: Louisiana school funding audits, a fatal Senatobia officer‑involved shooting, and new retail worker protections.

Kadiyah Isaiah Mosby, 33, turned himself in to Natchez police a day after allegedly shooting 51-year-old Danielle Johnson; he faces attempted murder and felon-in-possession charges, and her condition has not been released.

Adams County supervisors deadlocked over extending applications for a new county administrator as forecasters warn of heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding. Meanwhile, a state fentanyl strike force made dozens of arrests and researchers warn of gaps in obesity care.

A Natchez man was arrested for streaking; Louisiana climbed to 19th in WalletHub’s military-retiree rankings; and the new statewide litter hotline has produced about 50 citations and 10 dumping referrals.

City officials fielded complaints about maintenance at North Natchez Park; Louisiana superintendents oppose Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to redirect $168 million for $2,000 teacher stipends; the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled the attorney general is the sole authority to manage state litigation. Early voting begins in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate runoff.

Chastney Doyle is the new executive director of the Downtown Natchez Alliance. Louisiana posts strong early‑reading gains; Mississippi Blood Services warns of a nearly 30% donor shortfall; a new Louisiana voter ID law begins July 2027. River at 38.49 ft.

Legislation would provide roughly $2.4 million to rebuild Natchez’s Canal Street Bridge, though approval is still pending. The article also covers Louisiana ATV safety efforts, Mississippi storm aid, a new duck season, and river levels.