Agriculture Workforce: Mississippi Rep. Trent Kelly backs the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act of 2026 to overhaul the H-2A guest worker program, aiming to help farmers keep crops planted and harvested by expanding access and reducing costs and paperwork. Food Safety: FDA escalated a tomato bisque soup kit recall tied to possible Listeria contamination, sold at Walmart in Mississippi and 28 other states. Public Health Coverage: Mississippi is weighing a potential three-year short-term health plan as more than 200,000 residents lose ACA coverage, with a tentative January 2027 launch. Manufacturing Jobs: Marathon Cheese is expanding its Booneville plant with a $326,000 investment to add a slicing and packaging line, creating 39 new jobs. Maritime & Logistics: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorized a major deepwater container terminal for the Port of New Orleans, a $1.8 billion project meant to boost export capacity on the Lower Mississippi River. Energy & Industry Demand: Southern Company reported data center electricity use jumped 55% year over year, highlighting how AI-driven load growth is reshaping utility planning. Local Public Safety Facilities: Southaven approved a land swap with SpaceXAI-linked firms to build new police and fire training centers with $40 million in funding. Wildlife & Land Management: USACE says Grenada Lake will host its annual dove hunt Sept. 12, with registration Aug. 18-22.