Alabama Son Admits Helping Dad Fake Mississippi River Drowning
A 23‑year‑old Alabama man pleaded guilty in New Orleans after admitting he and his father staged a drowning on the Mississippi River in August 2023 to avoid sex‑crime charges. The scheme triggered a costly Coast Guard search and now carries federal penalties.
Landry Turns Sand Money Into Amite River Flood Fund
Lawmakers set up a dedicated Watershed Restoration and Conservation Fund for the Amite River Basin, funneling sand severance revenues into local restoration and flood‑risk projects. Officials say the modest pot could unlock federal matches for basin‑scale work.












