Two people have been arrested and a third suspect is still being sought in connection with an attack outside Hibba Sports in Vidalia. According to reports, two individuals assaulted a man from behind, beat him, and stole seventy dollars. They now face charges of armed robbery and attempted murder. Authorities identified the suspects as 32-year-old Anthony Nockem of Baton Rouge and his girlfriend, 21-year-old Orianna Butler. The victim required 16 staples in his head but was able to escape and is expected to survive.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced what he described as the largest single investment by a company in the history of Northwest Louisiana. Amazon will invest $12 million to build a multi-technology campus between Caddo and Bossier. Landry said the planned data center will position the region as a hub for artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure. He also stated that Amazon will fund the necessary utility infrastructure and that utility rates for Louisiana residents will not increase as a result of the project. According to Landry, the development is expected to create 6,200 job opportunities.
All University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics across the state remain closed today following last week’s cyberattack. Elective procedures are canceled, and appointments will be rescheduled when possible. UMMC officials said teams continue to work with federal and state agencies, along with national cybersecurity experts, to resolve the issue. Phone systems and email capabilities remain down or unreliable. Emergency departments and hospitals in Jackson, Madison County, Grenada, and Holmes County are open and continue to treat patients as the medical center works to restore communication for those needing assistance.
A Louisiana lawmaker is proposing a new approach to securing federal support for a Mississippi River bridge in Baton Rouge: naming the bridge after President Donald Trump. In other legislative action, a bill by Homer Representative Jessica Domain would expand authority to seize and destroy contaminated imported shrimp. Currently, only the Department of Health and Hospitals holds that power, but the bill would also authorize the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Southern Shrimp Alliance Director Blake Price supports the measure, citing concerns about banned antibiotics found in shrimp imported from India, Vietnam, and Indonesia, which supply much of the shrimp consumed in the United States.
The Mississippi River at Natchez–Vidalia is at 21.99 feet and rising.
