Performance Dodge Chrysler Jeep in Ferriday has filed a lawsuit challenging a sewer bill increase implemented in November 2024. The business reports its monthly bill rose from a flat $60 to $1,200, an increase of nearly 2,000 percent. According to the suit, a published notice of the rate change stated that residential rates would move from $40 to $50 per month but did not specify new commercial rates. The dealership is asking the court to restore the previous $60 monthly rate, refund the difference paid since the increase, and award attorneys’ fees and court costs.
Preparations are underway ahead of Tropical Storm Bertha. According to LSU Health climatologist Barry Keim, the storm is not expected to be particularly powerful, but rainfall may pose challenges. Current projections show Bertha making landfall in either Plaquemines or St. Bernard Parish on Wednesday, moving across Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes, then returning to the Gulf. The storm is expected to exit Louisiana near the Louisiana–Texas border on Friday morning.
As Mississippi students return to school during some of the hottest weeks of the year, medical professionals are urging parents to watch for signs of heat-related illness. Symptoms may include heat exhaustion, flushed skin, lightheadedness, disorientation, extreme fatigue, and irritability. Doctors note that while sports drinks may be useful after intense physical activity, water remains the best option for keeping most children hydrated.
Health officials have reported the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus of the 2026 mosquito season in Louisiana. The case is in Ouachita Parish. Last year, the state recorded 86 human cases, including 55 severe cases. State epidemiologist Teresa Sokol advises residents to reduce their risk by avoiding mosquito bites, using EPA-approved repellents, and eliminating standing water around the home, including in wheelbarrows, kiddie pools, and buckets. People over age 55 and individuals with certain medical conditions face a higher risk of severe illness.
The Mississippi River at Natchez, Louisiana is at 36.39 feet and falling.
