A man sustained minor injuries after his pickup truck rolled on Colonel John Pitchford Parkway at around 2 p.m. yesterday. He reported that he was adjusting his mirrors when the vehicle left the roadway and overturned. The incident remains under investigation.
The Louisiana Insurance Commissioner reported that auto insurance premiums showed improvement in 2025, with expectations that the trend will continue into 2026. Commissioner Tim Temple said there were about 30 rate decreases for auto insurance in 2025. He noted that premiums in Louisiana are still significantly higher than those in neighboring states and said reducing the overall number of claims is necessary for premiums to reach comparable levels.
Flu activity in Mississippi has remained steady in recent weeks. The current statewide flu‑like illness rate is 2.6%, lower than the 4.4% rate recorded at the same time last year. Children and young adults account for the highest number of cases, influenced by school and college settings. Health experts recommend taking precautions to limit spread, especially as holiday gatherings typically lead to increased flu activity.
Farmers in Louisiana faced a difficult year in 2025 due to low commodity prices. LSU AgCenter economist Michael Delberto said expectations for price improvements in 2026 are low. He cited high production costs and low prices across major row crops. Corn acreage increased by more than 60% this year because of low soybean prices, but corn prices fell below $4 this summer, which is below production costs. Rice prices dropped 25% in 2025, and sugarcane farmers are expected to see a price decline in 2026.
The Mississippi River at Natchez‑Vidalia is at 11.23 feet and rising.
