Subirior Crab is planning to open a new location in Natchez. The seafood boil and cocktail restaurant franchise says it will operate at the former Pedro’s Taco and Tequila Bar site on Devereux Drive. The prior restaurant announced its closure in mid-October.
In Vermilion Parish, UL Lafayette is expanding its space-focused academic offerings as a new SpaceX spaceport moves forward. The university is launching a new aerospace engineering concentration within the College of Mechanical Engineering and adding a minor in autonomous systems. UL Lafayette President Dr. Ramesh Kolluru said the programs build on momentum tied to SpaceX’s arrival and support the university’s goal of reaching 27,500 students by 2035.
In Mississippi, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom has expanded his narrow lead over incumbent U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. Decision Desk HQ reports Colom leads by just over 1,800 votes, with additional ballots being added by counties across the state.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee said it is sending a letter to county election commissioners and circuit clerks in Mississippi requesting that affidavit ballots be separated and preserved.
Louisiana Democrats reported no U.S. Senate seat win from Tuesday’s election, but expressed optimism about upcoming races. Louisiana House Democratic Caucus Chairman Kyle Green said the party plans to work to break the Republican supermajority in the state legislature next year and said Democrats will focus on major metropolitan areas with higher turnout. He also said the party intends to field a candidate to challenge Jeff Landry, and that Jamie Davis could be among potential candidates.
Local weather and river level reported: The Mississippi River at Natchez Vidalia is 14.31 feet and falling. News, sports and weather are available anytime at listenupyall.com.
