Mississippi Health & Policy: A new Yale-led analysis links rising health spending to nearly dollar-for-dollar increases in insurance premiums, with Mississippi seeing the steepest premium growth (about 164% since 2011), adding fuel to affordability debates. Rural Care & Tech Funding: Mississippi is set to receive $104 million in federal rural health grants spanning technology, telehealth, and care gaps across 167 projects, while the state also rolls out Rural Health Transformation awards for facility and technology upgrades. Public Health & Research Advocacy: Local cancer advocates and a Mississippi patient/survivor pushed lawmakers for more cancer research funding and easier access to clinical trials, especially for rural communities. Cyber & Data Systems: SRU Federal Credit Union warned members its core banking systems were disrupted by a cooling failure at a third-party data center, highlighting how outages can ripple across credit unions. Defense & Drones: MSU, the FBI, and the National Guard convened the inaugural Magnolia Crucible forum to test and integrate unmanned aircraft systems and counter-UAS tools. Pharma Supply Chain Security: AG Steve Marshall led a coalition warning Secretary of State Marco Rubio about China-linked risks in the pharmaceutical supply chain, including concerns tied to FDA “green list” suppliers. STEM in Classrooms: Mississippi Christian University is limiting devices in some classrooms, requiring handwritten notes to cut digital distractions and boost discussion. Mississippi Industry & Jobs: Hitachi Energy plans a $528M transformer factory in Mississippi, adding to the state’s manufacturing push. Education & Workforce: MSU-Meridian announced a Doctor of Physical Therapy cohort starting in 2029, aiming to address a regional therapist shortage. Local Tech/Infrastructure: A live webcam for Locks and Dam 15 returned via the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, giving river watchers and commuters a real-time view of lock operations and bridge status.