Local Education Spotlight: Catherine McGowin, a Southeast Lauderdale history teacher, was named Mississippi History Teacher of the Year, praised for hands-on lessons that help students make history feel real. Student Achievement: Northside Elementary in Clinton earned top statewide math results, with third graders ranking fifth in Mississippi, credited to a team approach that meets students where they are. Community Health & Support: Biloxi’s Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention Month brings neighbors together Saturday, with check-in at 9 a.m. and the walk starting at 10 at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. Campus & Culture: Shaq’s Big Chicken is opening on the Jackson State University campus, replacing the former Chick-fil-A spot in the JSU Student Center. STEM Weekend: The Walter Anderson Museum of Art hosts Science Saturday, blending hands-on STEAM activities with the Mississippi Science Festival. Sports & Rivalry Buzz: LSU’s Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford for a high-emotion LSU-Ole Miss matchup, with plenty of talk about the “unwelcome return” storyline. Public Safety: Hinds County reports arrests of 12 suspects tied to the killing of Claiborne County Deputy Terrian Bailey, calling it a “well-planned operation.” Local Giving: The Biloxi Shuckers’ home-run partnership with Ball Heating and Air raised $9,000 for CASA of South Mississippi and Community Action of South Mississippi. Mississippi Lifestyle Note: Toys R Us is coming back to Mississippi with a new Outlets of Mississippi store in Pearl, set to open in late September.