Mississippi Medicine: UMMC performed what’s believed to be the first liver transplant in the state for a rare bile duct cancer, highlighting how transplant and multidisciplinary cancer teams can expand options for patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma. Mississippi Manufacturing Jobs: Solero Technologies is expanding in Water Valley with a $14M investment and 86 new jobs, adding 14 manufacturing lines plus upgrades to electrical, IT, HVAC, and other systems. Mississippi Education & STEM: South Mississippi districts posted strong MAAP results, with Ocean Springs and Bay-Waveland ranking top 10 statewide in multiple subjects, including science. Mississippi Agriculture: MSU Extension says 2026 soybean yields could hit a record, helped by early planting and timely rainfall. Mississippi Tech & Space: Stennis Space Center named Joseph R. Schuyler as deputy director, reinforcing its role in rocket propulsion testing for Artemis-era missions. Civic Tech & Infrastructure: Jackson broke ground on a pedestrian bridge to connect the Museum Trail between major museums and parks, aiming to make downtown access easier for walkers and cyclists. Local History & Culture: A revamped Fannie Lou Hamer Digital Driving Tour adds new videos and stops across the state, funded through Mississippi Humanities Council and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.