Mississippi Agriculture: Double-digit rain in southern Mississippi has devastated watermelons and blueberries, with some watermelon growers reporting 60% to 90% losses as fruit splits and spoils after harvest. Federal Policy & Food Supply: U.S. and state attorneys general reached a proposed settlement in an egg price-fixing case that includes Cal-Maine Foods of Mississippi, with more than $3.3 million and millions of donated eggs tied to the resolution. Transportation Funding: Two South Mississippi airports—Gulfport-Biloxi International and the Dean Griffin Memorial Airport in Wiggins—won FAA Airport Improvement Program grants for runway, pavement, and safety upgrades. Energy Infrastructure Debate: Proposed nearly 500-mile gas pipelines crossing Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi drew fresh concerns over land impacts and whether the projects mainly serve out-of-state needs. Lower Mississippi River Work: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced temporary closures at Lock and Dam 9 and a West Newton Chute boat landing closure for sand-moving work affecting Mississippi River navigation operations. Workforce & Industry: Moran Towing completed its acquisition and integration of New Orleans-based Bisso Towboat, adding 11 tractor tugs and dozens of employees to its Lower Mississippi River presence. Community & Health: A Monticello couple behind Heart Strong Monticello helped fund a public-access AED at Ellison Park, aiming to boost sudden cardiac arrest awareness and lifesaving skills.