Adams County Administrator Mitzi Kahn attended her final meeting Monday as the Board of Supervisors’ Chief Operating Officer. The board has appointed Tawana Williams to fill the position. Williams, who began work last week, attended the meeting as an observer while beginning orientation for the role. The position drew eight applicants and carried a posted annual salary of $100,000. Before her hiring, Williams served as Workforce Development Director for Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Natchez–Adams County.
Kahn resigned after 15 months in the job. Since 2020, seven people have served in the county administrator position on either an interim or permanent basis following the departure of Joe Murray, who held the role for 10 years.
The Louisiana Wildlife Federation reported concerns about declining Atlantic tarpon populations, following Governor Jeff Landry’s veto of a bill that would have implemented protective measures for the species. Advocacy Director Rick Owens expressed disappointment, noting that while tarpon remain in Louisiana waters, their distribution has changed over the years. In his veto message, Landry stated there is no evidence of significant harvest pressure on the largely catch‑and‑release species. Owens said the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has identified tarpon as vulnerable and that the legislation would have established a foundation for future conservation and management.
The Mississippi State Conference NAACP is calling for an investigation into the death of 18‑year‑old Nolan Wells, who was found dead on Horn Island earlier this week. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported that Wells was last seen Saturday. According to attorney Benjamin Crump, Wells traveled to the island by boat with friends but did not return with the group. His mother reported him missing that night, and his body was found Monday. Sheriff John Ledbetter said the investigation is ongoing and the cause of death has not been determined.
In St. Landry Parish, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents cited 32‑year‑old Sydney Broussard of Eunice for allegedly selling native turtles online. Authorities say Broussard was offering red‑eared slider turtles for $8 each and an alligator snapping turtle for $30. LDWF officials stated that while recreational limits exist, commercial activity involving these turtles is not permitted. The seized turtles were returned to the water, and Broussard faces a $350 fine for each turtle she attempted to sell.
The Mississippi River at Natchez‑Vidalia measured 41.14 feet and is falling.