Education & Workforce: Dyersburg High School’s Bailey Nolen was named a National Merit Scholar, one of 2,500 college-sponsored winners. Broadband & Telecom: Windstream asked the FCC to shift Mississippi Rural Digital Opportunity Fund obligations to an in-state telecom, Uplink Internet. AI for Government: Mississippi AI Innovation Hub student teams built an AI solution for the Secretary of State’s office, aimed at speeding regulatory research and statutory review. Energy Efficiency in Schools: TVA awarded $350,000 to Mississippi-area schools through the School Uplift program to cut power bills and improve classroom upgrades. Water Infrastructure: A federal judge limited a state takeover of Jackson’s water system, blocking certain operational moves while the court keeps oversight. Logistics & Rail: Union Pacific’s proposed merger with Norfolk Southern drew remarks at a Little Rock Rotary Club, with the Mississippi River corridor highlighted for faster, more reliable service. Gulf Seafood Transparency: Genetic shrimp testing found mixed results on mislabeling across Gulf markets, with Mississippi showing more encouraging outcomes than some peers. Public Safety & Enforcement: Chickasaw County authorities arrested 59 in a cockfighting ring bust, seizing roosters, cash, firearms, and equipment. Community Development: Brandon broke ground on a $50 million luxury apartment complex, while Madison’s “The Gallery” entertainment district cleared permits for summer construction.