Transgender Care Policy: The Trump administration says federal agencies will stop funding gender-transition procedures for people under 18, with the directive applying to federally funded hospitals and medical schools. Childhood Vaccines: The American Academy of Pediatrics and major health groups push back on a White House executive order that they say would reduce and space out recommended childhood vaccines, warning it could leave kids less protected. Education & Literacy: Mississippi schools are getting recognition for early reading work—Pineville, Waveland, and North Bay were named Emerging Science of Reading Schools—while Clinton Public School District touts top statewide results in a Stanford Education Data Archive study. Maternal Health: Hospitals in Mississippi and across the country are using “I Gave Birth” wristbands to flag postpartum risks and improve emergency response. Local Workforce & Growth: The Mississippi Business Alliance launches a Business Forward Tour in Starkville to connect business leaders with city and county officials on workforce and economic development. Community & Culture: Pass Christian celebrates a Gulf Coast school’s reading designation, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast marks 57 years since Hurricane Camille with remembrance ceremonies. Sports & Lifestyle: Barnes & Noble College expands its First Day Complete program to 263 campuses, aiming to cut the stress and cost of course materials for students.