A man wanted for grand larceny in Claiborne County has been arrested in Adams County. Jammerine Whitney was taken into custody mid-afternoon yesterday, a little over two hours after the Claiborne County Sheriff requested assistance locating and arresting Whitney. The allegations against Whitney have not been released.
In another topic, questions remain about the effects on wildlife near Pelican Island once SpaceX begins construction of what is described as the largest spaceport in the world. The Louisiana Wildlife Federation says the FAA has proposed rule changes that would waive 13 federal environmental health laws for sites like Starbase Louisiana. The organization says the permitting process would be needed to understand potential impacts to wildlife and habitat.
SpaceX has said wildlife and launch sites can coexist, citing the Kennedy Space Center in Florida as an example.
Mississippi is expected to receive nearly $189 million over the next 10 years as part of a $17 billion multi-state settlement with Meta. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch said she was part of a coalition of attorneys general that sued Meta over claims that its social media platforms caused harm to young users. Fitch said the settlement funds will be used for mental health services, after-school and summer activities, and digital literacy efforts. The agreement also requires Meta to add new safety measures on Facebook and Instagram, which Fitch said are intended to provide parents with more information about children’s online activity while protecting young users.
Louisiana’s state library is also promoting an on-demand virtual tutoring program for students statewide. Homework Louisiana provides access to more than 4,000 vetted tutors in nearly 200 subjects. The service is available seven days a week from 10 a.m. to midnight, and no appointment is required. The library says the program offers tutoring for all age groups, along with test prep, drop-off writing reviews, and job search services. Students can visit homeworkla.org to get started.
In weather-related river reporting, the Mississippi River in the Natchez-Vidalia area is at 28.75 feet and rising.
