Local Weather & Outdoors: Mississippi’s hot, mostly dry stretch continues through Thursday, with highs in the upper 90s and a rare shot at seeing the Perseid meteor shower under nearly moonless skies. Gulf Coast Culture: A new Mobile exhibit will bring Jimmy Buffett’s life and music “home” with more than 130 artifacts and never-before-seen concert footage. Mississippi Arts & Learning: KU’s Spencer Museum selected Kay WalkingStick’s “Winter Flight” to pair with the KU Reads book “Orbital,” tying art to big campus conversations. Community Health: Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center (JHCHC) launched a new foundation to expand healthcare access, backed by a “100 Champions” giving campaign. Student Well-Being: A Mississippi study finds problem gambling among students at public universities is linked with widespread mental health struggles. Public Safety & Justice: The Mississippi Supreme Court denied post-conviction relief for Lisa Jo Chamberlin, the only woman on death row. Civic Life & Identity: A Muslim attorney, Assma Ali, was sworn in as municipal judge in Benoit—while Ridgeland and Lumberton deny social media rumors about her appointment. Food Safety: Salmonella outbreaks tied to eggs, jalapeños, and even backyard pets are making people sick across multiple states. Politics & Immigration: Democrats say they’re investigating reports of detained military families tied to deportation efforts.