An arrest has been made in the six-year-old double homicide of Jimesia “Becky” Brown and Cameron “Cam” Jones in Natchez, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. The victims were shot and killed on May 1, 2020, at the Kenny Graves apartments. Authorities report that multiple agencies have been involved in the long-running investigation and that recent developments include one arrest and the identification of additional suspects. At least one person connected to the case has not yet been located. The sheriff’s office says the investigation remains active and continues to be a priority.
A proposal to eliminate Louisiana’s vehicle inspection sticker requirement has advanced in the Legislature. State Representative Larry Bagley’s measure received approval from the House Transportation Committee. The plan would replace the current inspection sticker with a QR code placed on a vehicle’s windshield. The QR code, which would remain on the vehicle permanently, would cost $6 annually and include the vehicle’s VIN information. Bagley says the system would be cheaper and eliminate the need for regular inspections. Previous attempts to end the inspection requirement have failed, but this effort is backed by the governor.
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared likely to rule in favor of Mississippi death row inmate Terry Pitchford, who argues that racial bias affected the jury selection in his case. Pitchford was sentenced to death for his role in the killing of a grocery store owner in northern Mississippi. His jury included one Black juror. Former prosecutor Doug Evans, who has a documented history of removing Black jurors for discriminatory reasons, dismissed four other Black prospective jurors. The case mirrors issues raised in a similar Mississippi death penalty case overturned by the Supreme Court seven years ago. The Court’s 1986 ruling in Batson v. Kentucky prohibits removing jurors based on race.
The Alliance for Affordable Energy is responding to an agreement between Entergy and Meta that the companies say will save customers more than $2 billion over 20 years. Under the deal, Meta would cover the full cost of building seven new gas-powered plants for Entergy. Logan Burke, the Alliance’s executive director, says the projected savings do not reflect the long-term lifespan of the infrastructure and argues that Louisiana regulators should impose stronger protections and guarantees. Burke says public service commissioners need to ensure adequate oversight.
The Mississippi River at Natchez is at 29.94 feet and falling.
