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Adams County Administrator Resigns; NOAA Forecasts Below‑Average Hurricane Season
Adams County Administrator Mitzi Conne resigns, remaining through July 8 to oversee the airport's launch. NOAA forecasts a below‑average hurricane season; also: third‑grade reading results, Memorial Day travel surge and river update.
May 22, 2026
Court Upholds Natchez Manslaughter Conviction as Redistricting and Term‑Limit Battles Intensify
The Mississippi Court of Appeals has upheld the 20‑year manslaughter conviction of Reginald Butler in the 2020 shooting of Braylon James. The ruling comes as regional battles over redistricting and term limits intensify - Louisiana lawmakers push a two‑consecutive‑term governor amendment, proposed maps threaten a...
May 21, 2026
Natchez Chase Ends in Ravine Arrest; Landry Recall Gains Momentum; Cassidy Steps Back
Police arrested a man after a Natchez chase ended in a ravine. A recall against Governor Jeff Landry gains momentum amid GOP pushback, Senator Bill Cassidy says he won't seek further office, and the U.S. Supreme Court vacated a Mississippi redistricting case.
May 20, 2026
Adams County Tornado Sirens Expected Back Online Next Week
Adams County's tornado-warning sirens are expected to all be working by next week after repairs are completed on several that have been silent in recent months, said Emergency Management Director Brad Bradford. Seven of the county's 18 towered sirens have been out of order, but Adams County "should be good on all...
May 19, 2026
New Rules at Adams County Parks Include 10 P.M. Curfew and ATV Ban
The Adams County Board of Supervisors has imposed time restrictions for being at county parks and also banned ATV vehicles from the recreational venues at the behest of Sheriff Travis Patten. Meeting Monday with county supervisors, Patten expressed concerns about late-night pleasure seekers racing their all-terrain veh...
May 19, 2026
Cyberattack Leaves Adams County Residents Unable to Renew Vehicle Tags
NATCHEZ, Miss. - Adams County supervisors closed the public out of discussions Monday about the ongoing investigation into the criminal cyberattack that crippled county government's IT system last month. They can't provide details to the public because of the sensitive nature of the ransom-motivated attack on the count...
May 19, 2026
Natchez to Demolish Frye Building for Eola Hotel Parking; LA Voters Reject Amendments; Operation Hope Locates 13
Natchez will demolish the asbestos-contaminated Frye Building for Eola Hotel parking using more than $1 million in cleanup funds. Louisiana voters rejected all five constitutional amendments, and Mississippi's Operation Hope located 13 missing foster children.
May 19, 2026
Letlow, Fleming Head to June 27 Louisiana GOP Runoff; Natchez Begins Hydrant Testing
Natchez began annual testing of 800+ fire hydrants. In Louisiana, Rep. Julia Letlow and John Fleming head to a June 27 GOP Senate runoff. Mississippi officials consider redrawing districts after a Supreme Court ruling, and Louisiana advances a bill targeting shrimp co-mingling.
May 18, 2026
City officials advance plans for demolishing Natchez Fry building
NATCHEZ, Miss. - City officials are seeking demolition contractors to tear down the Fry building as plans continue for making the downtown Natchez site a parking lot for the yet-to-be-renovated Eola hotel next door. Delays have bedeviled refurbishing the vacant hotel and razing the city-owned building - a project Mayor...
May 15, 2026
Local Roundup: Natchez Court Debate, Louisiana Senate Primary, Redistricting Moves
City officials in Natchez will revisit proposed Duncan Park tennis‑court changes Monday, Louisiana heads to a U.S. Senate primary tomorrow featuring Cassidy, Fleming and Letlow, and Mississippi and Louisiana lawmakers are advancing redistricting changes after recent court guidance.
May 15, 2026
Vidalia Adopts Golf Cart Ordinance; Controversial 5-1 Congressional Map Advances
Vidalia's Board of Aldermen approved a new ordinance regulating golf carts after years of limited enforcement, while a controversial proposed congressional map that would likely produce a 5-1 Republican delegation advanced from committee amid protests over minority representation.
May 14, 2026
After 80 Years, Passenger Trains May Return to Natchez
Natchez aldermen voted to partner with Meadville and Brookhaven in pursuing a proposed passenger rail service connecting the three communities, though the project's future depends heavily on securing federal funding.
May 13, 2026
Natchez Joins Plan to Launch Natchez-Brookhaven Passenger Train
Natchez aldermen have agreed to join Meadville and Brookhaven officials to advance plans for a potential Natchez-Brookhaven passenger train along a 65‑mile freight line. The proposal-in partnership with Natchez Railway-remains contingent on federal funding and significant work, as Natchez-Adams County also readies th...
May 13, 2026
Two Teens Killed, Driver Arrested in Concordia Parish SUV Crash
Two teens were killed and the driver arrested after an SUV overturned in Concordia Parish early Sunday; investigators say alcohol appears to be a factor and none of the occupants were wearing seat belts. Other local updates: Democrats led early voting turnout, wildfire-safety recommendations were issued, Louisiana will...
May 12, 2026
Deer Collisions, Louisiana Redistricting Dispute, Storm Injuries and Four-Day School Week Debate
Local headlines: a spike in deer collisions injured a dirt-bike rider in Adams County; Louisiana lawmakers clash over a new congressional map and a four-day school week bill; Mississippi storm injuries rise to 26 as the Natchez-Vidalia river continues to climb.
May 11, 2026






