Higher property tax bills for Natchez-Adams County landowners are due in two weeks, but some residents may see reductions if they can show their properties were incorrectly valued or levied. During a meeting on Tuesday, the Adams County Board of Supervisors reduced or eliminated taxes for about 10 property owners after discovering errors that primarily affected elderly or disabled residents. According to the county tax assessor, the mistakes resulted from computer issues, administrative oversights, and outdated property information.
The county completed a reassessment of properties in 2025 to account for inflation and other valuation factors. Tax bills reflecting the updated assessments were mailed earlier this month, showing higher amounts owed.
Emergency officials are urging residents to prepare for severe weather expected to impact much of Mississippi this weekend. Mike Steele with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness advised residents to immediately gather essential supplies, including bottled water, batteries, flashlights, and non-perishable food. He said households should plan for at least three days of supplies per person and ensure generators have adequate fuel.
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is preparing for a winter storm forecast to affect the state. MDOT reports that all districts have stocked necessary materials and filled trucks with salt brine to pre-treat roadways. The agency said the brine mixture helps prevent ice from bonding to the pavement and urged residents to stay home or avoid driving if conditions become icy.
In New Orleans, officials announced the arrest of a 35-year-old man accused of setting eight vehicles on fire in the Bywater neighborhood early Monday morning. Surveillance footage reportedly showed Kyle Thomason during the incidents, and investigators used additional crime camera video to identify and locate him. City officials said he was apprehended within 48 hours of the fires.
The Mississippi River at Natchez-Vidalia measured 16.38 feet and is rising.
