Adams County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 42-year-old Christopher Serena in a domestic violence case that occurred Saturday morning. Deputies responded to Hobofort Grocery just after 7 a.m. following a report of a domestic disturbance. The victim reported that an argument with Serena became physical, alleging that he knocked her to the ground, slapped her, and choked her in front of two special‑needs children. She was able to leave the scene and reach the store to call for help. Serena was taken into custody a short time later and faces an aggravated assault charge.
A bill intended to make canceling unwanted subscriptions easier in Louisiana is moving to the full state House for consideration. House Bill 750, referred to as the “Click to Cancel” bill and modeled after similar legislation in other states, is being carried by Representative Vincent Cox of Gretna. Cox has worked with industry representatives to refine the proposal and plans to introduce several amendments, including one that would exempt FCC‑regulated industries such as cell phone and high‑speed internet services.
Pedestrian crash deaths in the United States have increased 80 percent since 2009, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Mississippi continues to experience a high rate of pedestrian fatalities and ranks third in the nation, based on data from the Governor’s Highway Safety Administration. The agency reported that fatal pedestrian injuries in 2024 were 20 percent higher than in 2023 and 55 percent higher than in 2019. Data indicates that larger, taller vehicles contribute to more severe injuries or fatalities in pedestrian crashes.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has created the Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability within the Department of Health. The new office aims to improve access to quality health care for residents throughout the state, including rural communities. Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein said a key focus will be growing the health care workforce in rural areas by training more professionals and encouraging them to serve in those communities. The initiative is part of Louisiana’s rural health transformation program, supported by over $208 million in federal funding.
The Mississippi River at Natchez is at 31.44 feet and rising.
