After less than two hours of deliberation, three men were convicted in a double‑murder trial in Adams County’s Sixth District Circuit Court. Jamarion Perkins, Jadarius McKnight, and Emmanuel Hill each received two consecutive life sentences on two first‑degree murder counts. The case involved the August 2023 shooting deaths of Brandon Brooks and Taron Woods. Attorneys on both sides, along with the judge, described the case as largely circumstantial due to a lack of DNA evidence.
The American Farm Bureau Federation reports that Louisiana has the second‑cheapest Thanksgiving dinner cost in the nation this year. The average price for an 11‑item meal serving 10 people is about $44.70, roughly $3 less than last year. The decrease is attributed mainly to lower turkey prices, with a 16‑pound turkey averaging about $15.48. Prices for some other items, including ham and vegetables, have increased. Families are encouraged to recognize the farmers who help make the holiday possible.
The Mississippi Department of Human Services has begun issuing the remaining November SNAP benefits. Clients can expect their full benefit amounts to be available soon, if not already, and are encouraged to check their account balances. December benefits are expected to be issued on schedule.
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is implementing measures to improve operations at its Child Safety Response Center. The department has received concerns about delays in how child‑maltreatment complaints are received and processed. Officials report improvements, with processing times now under one hour and call‑center hold times reduced from nine minutes to just over two minutes.
The Mississippi River level is 12.28 feet and falling.
