Category: Morning Newscast

Local and regional developments: the Louisiana Public Service Commission declined to force Meta to disclose exact job and power figures for its Richland Parish AI data center; Mississippi officials weigh proposed federal Head Start changes affecting 18,000 children; a grand jury declined to indict Christopher Gillum, with local roadwork and river conditions also reported.

A 15-year-old died in an apparent accidental shooting in Vidalia after two teens reportedly were playing with a loaded gun; a 14-year-old was detained and the investigation remains active. The newscast also covered questions about Rep. Julia Letlow’s Meta stock trades, an approaching heat dome, and a poll showing Louisiana residents are more politically engaged…

Natchez officials project a current-year budget surplus but must find about $2 million in cuts to balance next year’s budget. Coca‑Cola is investing over $100 million to expand its Alexandria warehouse, preserving 2,000+ jobs and adding new positions. Meanwhile, Mississippi lawmakers revisit district maps after court rulings, and Louisiana marks the 10th anniversary of catastrophic…

Two Natchez police cruisers collided after one officer made a U‑turn to respond to a separate wreck; no injuries were reported. The National Hurricane Center is tracking three systems — one near Africa has a 60% chance to develop. Red snapper season reopens Sept. 4–7 (two fish per person, 16″ minimum). Louisiana auto-rate declines may…

One killed and another hospitalized in a Natchez single-vehicle rollover. Officials warn of Vibrio and rising cyclospora cases tied to romaine; Mississippi River at 18.54 ft and falling.

Bishopbrick Industries will invest $5.75 million to expand its Natchez operations—adding manufacturing capacity, storage and 28 new jobs with state and county support. Separately, 69‑year‑old Elvis Brooks seeks up to $480,000 after 42 years behind bars, as lawmakers weigh school consolidation.

Jeremy Johnson of Adams County was found guilty on six counts of animal cruelty and sentenced to three years in jail plus $6,000 in fines. Meanwhile, Louisiana’s black bear hunting lottery opened (42 tags), and Mississippi reported $205M in federal rural health funding.

Adams County’s bid to oust United Infrastructure Services over missed trash pickups remains unresolved as complaints persist. Meanwhile, the nation faces its largest cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to imported lettuce, and a report finds Mississippi’s foster-care system violating dozens of federal safety measures. Also: Louisiana election qualifying updates and a falling Natchez-Vidalia river level.

Adams County supervisors are considering property tax relief after many residents saw assessments jump, while Entergy/Meta’s proposed gas plants face legal challenges in Richland Parish. In Louisiana, State Farm will pay $136 million in policyholder dividends.

Natchez’s free Workforce Development Building Trades Program resumes Monday after training 81 people and awarding 382 NCCER certifications; meanwhile Louisiana released a 447,000-name inactive voter list and Mississippi lawmakers meet on redistricting.