Adams County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a single‑vehicle crash that occurred late on Valentine’s night on Highway 61 North near the Chevron station. A 9‑1‑1 caller reported that a silver 2013 Ford Mustang had run off the roadway and into a ditch. When deputies arrived, they located the vehicle but did not find anyone at the scene. The Mustang had not been reported stolen, and authorities believe the driver left before law enforcement arrived.
Since 2018, accidental overdose has been the leading cause of pregnancy‑related death in Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Health has launched Project MOM, an initiative aimed at improving care for pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorder. The department reports that eleven hospitals across the state have been designated as catalyst sites to provide specialized support for affected mothers and their infants. Officials say data indicates most pregnancy‑related overdose deaths are preventable.
A new WalletHub report shows Mississippi ranks first in the nation for the share of family income spent on groceries. Nationally, grocery prices have risen nearly 30 percent since 2019, with many items doubling or tripling in price. WalletHub found that groceries continue to take up the largest portion of household budgets in Mississippi for the second consecutive year. Although the state reduced its grocery tax from 7 percent to 5 percent in July 2025, the share of income spent on groceries did not decrease proportionally. WalletHub attributes this to an approximate 4 percent nationwide increase in grocery prices over the past year.
Louisiana’s 1st District Congressman Steve Scalise is seeking a tenth term in office. His most prominent challenger is Lauren Jewett, a special education teacher from Metairie who has qualified for the Democratic primary. Jewett has identified five priorities for her campaign: education, the environment, affordable healthcare, affordability of daily life, and constitutional protections. Scalise says his leadership role as House Majority Leader has helped secure funding for southeast Louisiana projects, including coastal protection efforts and the widening of Interstate 12. Additional candidates in the race include Democrat Jim Long and Republican Randall Arrington.
The Mississippi River at Natchez‑Vidalia stands at 13.77 feet and is falling.
