The lawsuit alleges UIS breached its contract with the county by providing poor services. The complaint includes missed trash pickups and garbage trucks that frequently break down. Adams County Supervisor Kevin Wilson said the board should consider requesting plans and cost proposals from other garbage collectors in the event the court allows UIS to be fired. Slover said the board does not need to do this because it could declare an emergency and quickly select another garbage collector to continue services.
In public health reporting, the cyclosporiasis outbreak is described as the biggest in the country’s history. While Louisiana has reported 100 cases, Michigan has reported more than 10,000 cases. The report also noted two deaths connected to the outbreak, involving people with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Fred Lopez, a professor of medicine at LSU Health New Orleans, said cyclospora outbreaks typically occur during summer months, when warmer weather supports the growth and spread of parasitic infections. Lopez said the outbreak has been traced to contaminated lettuce imported from Mexico. He also said there is no sign of the parasite in lettuce grown in Louisiana.
Separately, a new report says Mississippi’s foster care system is endangering children at higher rates than a federal court order permits. The report was prepared in connection with a federal lawsuit the state seeks to dismiss. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services met 22 of 107 applicable safety measures related to the agency’s care of foster children throughout most of 2025. The measures were agreed upon by the department and plaintiff lawyers in the Olivia Y versus Barber federal lawsuit.
The report states that children in the state’s care experienced abuse or neglect at more than twice an acceptable rate, were often placed in unlicensed facilities or with relatives before required background checks were completed, and frequently did not receive required caseworker visits.
In Louisiana elections, Qualifying for the U.S. House elections took place in February, but closed primaries were canceled after a U.S. Supreme Court decision on the previous congressional map. Districts 5 and 6 are open. Reporting said Blake Miguez is among those expected to qualify. A political science professor said the key question involves determining which seat a candidate will pursue, depending on electability and other factors such as potential opponents. The report said little drama is expected in the other four districts, with incumbents described as likely to remain safe.
Finally, river level reporting said the Mississippi River in Natchez-Vidalia is at 22.57 feet and falling.
