A man was killed and two others were taken to a hospital following a two‑vehicle crash in Adams County. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, troopers responded Wednesday afternoon to the crash on Highway 61. A car driven by 30‑year‑old Megan Miller of Albany, Louisiana, was traveling west on Highway 84 when it collided with a vehicle driven by 79‑year‑old Bertha Buey of Fayette, Mississippi, which was traveling north on Highway 61. A passenger in Buey’s vehicle, 62‑year‑old Charles Buey, died. Seventy‑seven‑year‑old Virginia Morgan and a six‑year‑old child were also injured and taken to a hospital.
The second fatal mass shooting of the week in Louisiana occurred Thursday afternoon at the Mall of Louisiana. Baton Rouge Police reported that at 1:22 p.m., two groups began arguing near the food court before gunfire erupted. Police said the shooting appeared to stem from a targeted disagreement rather than a random act. A 17‑year‑old was killed, and five other people were injured. Multiple individuals are in custody. Local officials praised the rapid response by law enforcement.
Mississippi is experiencing an unusual drought at the start of the growing season. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gibson said 21 counties, including Adams County, have been designated primary disaster areas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, conditions have worsened within the state and across the country. Gibson encouraged farmers to contact their local federal farm service agency office, and additional disaster designations may be made as the drought continues.
The Louisiana House Education Committee has approved a state Senate bill aimed at curbing the increasing number of school systems moving to a four‑day school week. Seventeen systems have adopted the shortened schedule, citing cost savings and improved teacher recruitment. Supporters say the schedule offers better work‑life balance for educators. Opponents argue that longer school days are difficult for students and that eliminating a school day reduces access to meals provided on campus.
The Mississippi River at Natchez‑Vidalia is at 31.66 feet and falling.
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