Local Justice & Faith: Benoit’s newly appointed municipal judge Assma Ali says she’s stepping back after online threats and harassment tied to her Muslim faith, while state leaders debate whether she should be removed. Community Safety: Meridian officials are reminding families that daytime curfew and school attendance rules will be enforced as students head back to class. Maternal Health: A growing push across the country is using “I Gave Birth” wristbands to help reduce postpartum risks and maternal deaths, with Mississippi among the states adopting the tool. Arts & Culture: Ocean Springs’ Walter Anderson Museum of Art and Merchants & Marine Bank unveiled a three-year partnership, including a Walter Anderson debit card program supporting local murals and student art. Education & Reading: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is facing criticism over a literacy policy she repealed, even as the state touts other reading reforms. Elections & Misinformation: Mississippi’s Secretary of State is rolling out “Elections 101” resources to help voters spot misinformation as AI-fueled false content spreads. Mississippi Author: Macon writer Maranda Lowery Sherrod released “From the Valley to the Hills,” a day-by-day recovery story drawn from serious illness and open-heart surgery. Public Safety Training: Mississippi 911 professionals are meeting in Biloxi for the annual conference focused on dispatch training and new technology. Street Renaming: A Jackson road segment was renamed Guru Tegh Bahadur Marg to honor an Indian religious freedom advocate and celebrate cultural inclusion. Justice System Watch: A federal appeals court struck down a Biden-era rule on stove and oven efficiency, a decision that directly involves Mississippi and other states.