The Adams County Board of Supervisors has declined to support a resolution requesting that the Mississippi Legislature allow sheriff’s offices to use radar to deter speeding. Sheriff Travis Patton sought the board’s backing, noting that only three sheriff’s departments in the state currently have authorization to use radar. Supervisors Kevin Wilson and Angela Hutchins opposed the request, expressing concerns about over‑policing and the potential for excessive ticketing.
In New York, New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gale Benson and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry are working to bring two major sporting events to New Orleans. They are attempting to re-enter the competition for the 2031 Super Bowl after missing a key deadline while finalizing the Superdome lease renewal. According to Nola.com columnist Jeff Duncan, there is confidence within the Saints organization that the city will be able to bid on the game. Benson and Landry are also pursuing a future NBA All-Star Game, which Duncan says would require significant renovations to the Smoothie King Center and the surrounding Champion Square area, with plans for expanded entertainment, retail, and mixed‑use development.
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White reports that car tag fees in Mississippi are the second highest in the nation. A new report from White’s office states that annual fees often exceed $1,000 and are difficult for taxpayers to predict. White says taxpayers have had no accessible way to view the complete formula used to calculate car tag costs. His office has published the full formula along with 2024 and 2025 millage rates statewide to help residents better understand their fees.
A new Louisiana law now requires contractors performing roofing work to hold a residential construction or roofing license. Brad Hassard, executive director of the State Licensing Board for Contractors, says the change aims to ensure roofing work is done by qualified professionals who pass a roofing exam before becoming licensed. The law is in addition to another recent requirement that residential roofing projects obtain permits and inspections. Hassard says unlicensed contractors will be unable to secure necessary permits, leaving homeowners without required inspections.
The Mississippi River at Natchez–Vidalia is at 14.55 feet and rising.
