Local authorities are searching for 27-year-old Darren Sherman of Natchez, who has been missing since last Thursday. Security footage shows Sherman’s vehicle arriving in the south parking lot of Magnolia Bluffs Casino on the day he disappeared. Officers recovered his keys, wallet, and cell phone inside the vehicle. Search efforts have continued since he was reported missing, with rescue teams searching the river daily and police using drones to sweep the riverbanks. Anyone with information about Sherman’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Natchez Police Department at 601-445-5565 or Crimestoppers at 888‑442‑5001.
Baton Rouge State Senator Larry Selders has died at age 44 following a suspected heart attack. He had been recovering from surgery in May to address a heart aneurysm. Colleagues described Selders as compassionate, committed to public service, and attentive to the needs of the people he represented. He worked as a social worker and focused on mental health issues in Louisiana.
Mississippi is receiving more unwanted spam calls per capita than any other state, according to a study by Truecaller. The study found that Mississippi residents receive an average of 14 identified spam calls per month through the app, compared to 11 in Alabama, the second-highest state. The data is based on U.S. Truecaller users with data-connected smartphones and was compared with census figures. Since January 1, the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office has issued 173 tracebacks and 61 subpoenas, resulting in the termination of 60 robocallers.
Colorado State University has lowered its hurricane forecast for 2026. The updated projection calls for nine named storms, including four hurricanes, with one expected to become a major hurricane. The long-term average season includes 14 storms, seven hurricanes, and three major hurricanes. Researchers attribute the reduced forecast to expectations of a strong El Niño during the peak of the season.
The Mississippi River at Natchez‑Vidalia is at 41.52 feet and falling.
