Aerospace Leadership: Meridian’s 186th Air Refueling Wing held a formal change-of-command as Col. Cynthia Smith handed leadership to Col. Robby Brady, with Mississippi Air National Guard Commander Brig. Gen. Tommy Tillman highlighting readiness and a possible future KC-46 transition. AI & Power Infrastructure: SpaceXAI agreed with Mississippi DEQ on a timeline to remove temporary gas turbines at its Southaven power site, starting as early as August and extending until July 2027 as a permanent 1.2 GW plant comes online. Local Water Upgrades: Mound Bayou secured a $5 million state loan with principal forgiveness to replace aging water lines and add a new well, aiming to cut leaks and improve capacity for future growth. Manufacturing & Jobs: Germany-based Griesson–de Beukelaer plans a $70.37 million Madison County production expansion, backed by Mississippi’s MFLEX incentives, targeting 30 new jobs. Agriculture Equipment Deal: Parish Tractor acquired Crain Tractor in Columbia, MS, expanding its southeast footprint to nine locations and boosting sales, parts, service, and rental coverage for ag and construction customers. Public Safety/Environment: A federal roundtable in Biloxi focused on protecting the Mississippi Sound amid concerns over Bonnet Carré Spillway impacts and permitting reform. Business Finance Watch: LendingTree reports U.S. business bankruptcy filings rose 11.4% year over year, pointing to pressure from higher borrowing costs and softer demand. Food Safety: A salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs has sickened nearly 100 people across multiple states, with Mississippi among those retailers affected. Community & Workforce Training: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College was invited back for the Metallica Scholars Initiative, supported by a $15,000 grant to strengthen precision manufacturing and machining training.