Mississippi Industry & Manufacturing: Five Rivers Manufacturing expanded in Corning, adding full production of G&H Decoys plus three brands acquired in 2025, positioning the site in the Mississippi flyway for waterfowl-season demand. Steel & Heavy Industry Planning: NEMO Industries picked Tenova for its proposed $3B pig iron facility near Donaldsonville, with Front-End Engineering Design support ahead of a Final Investment Decision expected in Dec. 2027. Local Growth & Infrastructure: Ascension Parish advanced a West Bank Resilient Community Overlay plan to guide housing, commercial, rural preservation, and industrial uses tied to major riverfront development. Shipping & Climate: New research estimates inland waterways emitted about 164 million metric tons of CO2 in 2022—far higher than previously assumed—putting river shipping’s carbon impact in the spotlight. Ag & Food Safety: Taylor Farms’ jalapeño recall expanded after salmonella-linked illnesses, pulling products from major retailers including Trader Joe’s and Walmart. Energy & Environment: EPA officials toured Keokuk’s Elkem Carbide site as cleanup funding increased, while duck-and-rice habitat coverage highlighted how fewer flooded acres could affect waterfowl populations. Public Health & Policy: A Trump executive order would push to split MMR into separate shots, but Mississippi doctors say the science doesn’t support it and the state isn’t changing policy. Workforce & Research: NSF’s Industry-Integrated PhD pilot aims to better align STEM doctoral training with industry needs, including for future Mississippi employers.