Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson said police officers are increasing enforcement against drivers with loud vehicles after receiving complaints from local residents. Gibson said the issue is one he has received complaints about “every day.” He noted that a loud noise ordinance adopted by the board in 2023 provides for fines up to $1,000 for violators.
In Shreveport, the Louisiana State Fair begins today at the fairgrounds. The event marks the fair’s 120th year. Organizers said this year’s attractions include the Freedom 250 wheel, a 110-foot Ferris wheel that was in Washington, D.C. this past summer for the Great American State Fair. Organizers also said the fair offers a range of food options for attendees who do not plan to ride.
At the Hirsch Coliseum, the LRCA Finals Rodeo is scheduled to begin Friday, described as the LRCA’s final event of the season.
In Mississippi, the Mississippi State Health Insurance Program said it will provide assistance for eligible Mississippians during the Medicare open enrollment period. The program said the enrollment period runs through December 7. During open enrollment, Medicare recipients can review and adjust health and prescription elections, compare plans, and make changes. The program said changes made during open enrollment take effect January 1.
Two online sports betting companies, DraftKings and FanDuel, are facing a class action lawsuit filed in New Orleans. The lawsuit was brought by three users, who allege predatory business practices. The filing claims the companies continue pursuing users who keep betting after they lose, including through push notifications targeted to sports the users have already bet on.
