College Sports Policy: Alabama AG Steve Marshall helped lead a push for Congress to tighten the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, arguing states need clear authority to keep biological males out of women’s sports and protect athletes’ privacy and safety. Public Health & Courts: A federal appeals court ruled Jackson residents don’t have a constitutional right to lead-free water or “truthful information” from officials, even as the case centers on alleged lead exposure and city assurances. Trans Sports Debate: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld state bans on transgender girls and women in women’s sports, and the fallout continues as states decide how participation rules will work. Mississippi Education & Community: Oxford School District students were named to the 2026-27 State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, and Mississippi is also set to return to the Rose Parade with a Visit Mississippi float celebrating the state’s food, music, culture and hospitality. Local Life & Learning: Western Nevada College received a national community engagement award, while Mississippi community colleges reported hundreds of degrees and certificates across multiple counties in 2023-24. Remembering Ole Miss: Funeral arrangements were announced for Ole Miss student Aidan Hamilton, with toxicology still pending and kratom found in both related investigations. Culture Calendar: Mississippi Book Festival drew thousands to Jackson, and Mississippi’s literary scene keeps rolling with more author events and community reading.