Mississippi Rural Health Transformation: Gov. Tate Reeves announced $104.1 million in awards for 167 rural healthcare projects, including $3 million for Ochsner Rush Health to upgrade nurse call, patient monitoring, and infant security systems. Data Centers & Local Planning: Mississippi county leaders met in Jackson to learn how data centers affect utility rates, water use, and local infrastructure as the industry expands statewide. Power Infrastructure Investment: Hitachi Energy plans a $528 million transformer factory in Gallman, aiming to start operations in 2029 to supply mid-range transformers for data centers and semiconductor plants. Defense Tech in the Gulf: Ocean Aero is expanding its Gulfport facility with a new production area for its Triton underwater vehicle, adding 45 jobs. Public Health Watch: Childhood vaccination rates are slipping in 14 Mississippi counties, with several below the 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks. Agriculture AI: Mississippi State’s Ag Autonomy Institute highlights AI moving toward plant-level detection so farmers can target fertilizer and herbicide more precisely. Education & Literacy: Dollar General Literacy Foundation grants are funding reading-focused upgrades, including a book vending machine concept at a Lauderdale County school. STEM Leadership: MSU’s Saeed Rokooei was elected secretary of a national construction education board, boosting the university’s building construction science profile.