Public Health Push: Greenville leaders are hosting a Vaccine Day at Delta Trace as Mississippi ranks last in the nation for overall vaccination rates, with a focus on boosting shots for kids, teens, and adults. College Savings Plan: Mississippi’s MPACT program is reopening applications so families can lock in today’s college tuition rates and build steady savings for future students. Arts & Culture: Mississippi State is welcoming poet Joy Priest for the 2026 Price Caldwell Visiting Writers Series, with a free reading, Q&A, and craft talk tied to her prize-winning collection “Horsepower.” Craft Spotlight: MSU also hosts an artist residency through Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, featuring Water Valley textile artist Coulter Fussell, with an exhibit running through Sept. 11. Local Politics: State Rep. Vince Mangold announced he’s running for Mississippi commissioner of agriculture and commerce, pitching support for farmers, food security, and stronger enforcement on labeling and inspections. Water Justice Fight: A federal court ruling says clean water isn’t a constitutional right, and Jackson leaders are pushing back after the decision upheld dismissal of a lead-contamination lawsuit. Food Security: A mobile pantry in Marshall County is delivering free groceries and meat to households facing economic hardship, with sign-ups handled through the Mississippi Department of Human Services. Business & Cost Pressure: New tariff data shows Mississippi households and industries have paid billions in executive tariffs since January 2025, with auto parts, medical supplies, and metal producers among the hardest hit. Education & Mentorship: MSU engineering professor Matthew Priddy received the Tau Beta Pi–McDonald Mentor Award for outstanding advising and mentoring.