Patrick Mahomes vs. Joe Burrow showdown coming in Week 2 as NFL continues releasing its schedule
First, Lamar Jackson. Then, Joe Burrow. The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs face a daunting test in opening their season after CBS unveiled Kansas City's Week 2 opponent as being the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday. The league also announced Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets will open their season on ESPN...
May 14, 2024
At least 1 dead after severe storms roll through Louisiana, other southern states
At least one person is dead in Louisiana after storms slammed several southern states, including many areas previously hit during one of the most active periods for twisters on record. The death happened near the town of Henderson, St. Martin Parish Sheriff Becket Breaux and Henderson Mayor Sherbin Collette both confir...
May 14, 2024
Mississippi governor signs law restricting transgender people's use of bathrooms and locker rooms
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday that he has signed a new law regulating transgender people's use of bathrooms, locker rooms and dormitories in public education buildings, making Mississippi at least the 12th state to restrict transgender students from using facilities that align with their gender identity. Ree...
May 14, 2024
Louisiana court may reopen window for lawsuits by adult victims of childhood sex abuse
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Louisiana's Supreme Court agreed Friday to reconsider its recent ruling that wiped out a state law giving adult victims of childhood sexual abuse a renewed opportunity to file damage lawsuits. The law was passed by the Louisiana Legislature in 2021 and amended in 2022. Sometimes called a "look b...
May 14, 2024
Dr. Ariela Gross will discuss "Erasing Slavery" at May 28 meeting of Natchez Historical Society
NATCHEZ, Miss. - Dr. Ariela Gross, distinguished professor of Law at the UCLA School of Law, will talk about slavery and its impact on the rule of law at the Tuesday, May 28 meeting of the Natchez Historical Society. The meeting is free to the public and will be held at the Historic Natchez Foundation, 108 S. Commerce ...
May 13, 2024
Mayor's Desk: Good News All Around!
As I began preparing to write my article for this week, it was challenging to pick just one topic - there is good news all around! Starting with the news that Natchez has received over $6 million for projects from the 2024 Mississippi Legislature, bringing us now within only $3 million of our goal to reach $50 million ...
May 13, 2024
Sicily Island woman died from injuried in Sunday crash
NATCHEZ — A Sicily Island, Louisiana, woman lost her life on Sunday evening after a traffic accident on U.S. 61 in Wilkinson County. Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop M of Brookhaven reported Monday morning that Robin McCastle, 39, of Ferriday was driving a 2013 Acura TL northbound on U.S. 61 at about 6:36 p.m. on...
May 13, 2024
Adams County Opens Community Safe Room Amid Widespread Power Outages
In response to the extensive power outages affecting Natchez Adams County, the Adams County Emergency Management Agency has opened the community safe room for residents in need. The community safe room, will serve as a temporary refuge for residents affected by the ongoing power disruptions. Officials from the Adams Co...
May 13, 2024
Nimmo shakes off injury, comes off bench and hits 2-run HR in 9th to lift Mets over Braves, 4-3
NEW YORK (AP) - Brandon Nimmo shook off an injury and came off the bench to hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning that gave the New York Mets a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday night. Pete Alonso had two RBIs and the Mets avoided a three-game sweep, a day after they were held hitless by three Atlanta pit...
May 13, 2024
Red, yellow, green ... and white? Smarter vehicles could mean big changes for the traffic light
As cars and trucks get smarter and more connected, the humble lights that have controlled the flow of traffic for more than a century could also be on the cusp of a major transformation. Researchers are exploring ways to use features in modern cars, such as GPS, to make traffic safer and more efficient. Eventually, the...
May 13, 2024