Mississippi Education & Tech: Mississippi teachers are already using the state’s new digital payment system for classroom supplies, with thousands of transactions totaling more than $760,000 and more vendors being added. Public Safety Tech: Mississippi’s Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division and Highway Patrol are rolling out an objective tailgating enforcement tool that uses distance measurement and high-resolution photos to support stops. Health & Research: Memorial Hospital Gulfport earned an American Heart Association stroke-care quality award for faster, guideline-based treatment. Local STEM & Workforce: Mississippi State University graduates include Rochelle’s Ethan Wells, highlighting continued growth in agriculture and life sciences pathways. Agriculture & Food Systems: Organic production is increasing in Mississippi as growers look for alternatives amid high input costs, with MSU Extension offering training and marketing support. Data & Privacy: Michigan lawmakers are moving to limit how police use license plate reader networks, pushing for transparency and warrant-based access. Business & Computing Infrastructure: LM Funding is rebranding as PowerCompute, aiming to leverage its 26 megawatts of power for high-performance computing and AI infrastructure. Health Crisis in the Delta: A roadside death tied to a closed rural hospital is renewing calls to reopen Mississippi Delta Hospital. Environment & Weather: Tropical Depression Two is upgraded, with a storm watch issued for the Florida Panhandle and potential heavy rain across the northern Gulf coast, including Mississippi. Food Safety: Iceberg lettuce tied to a cyclospora outbreak is recalled across 27 states, including Mississippi.