Community Health & Food Access: Downtown Hattiesburg Farmers Market says all produce vendors now accept Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits, helping seniors buy fresh fruits and vegetables and supporting local farmers. Cancer Support: Hancock County’s 17th annual Bobbofest raised $12,000 total for cancer treatment help (HUGS) and weekend meals for students through Food For Thoughts. Tick Safety: Mississippi health officials are urging tick checks after outdoor activities as summer risks rise, sharing practical prevention tips for residents. Reproductive Health Access: A 20-foot inflatable IUD at the State Capitol highlighted ongoing contraception access concerns as lawmakers and advocates marked the anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut. Disability & Transit: Disability Rights Mississippi is asking Jackson and JTRAN to avoid any transit disruption that could harm residents who rely on paratransit for medical care and daily needs. Air Quality: New monitoring data shows more moderate-or-worse pollution days over the past decade in southeast Mississippi, raising respiratory risk. Healthcare Costs: A Senate bill, the INSULIN Act, would cap insulin out-of-pocket costs at $35 per month for many patients. Nutrition & Learning: Cleveland’s D.M. Smith Elementary opened a new garden education center, pairing school gardening with a pop-up farmers market for students. Public Safety & Recovery: Support continues for Covington County Deputy Yates Rodney, recovering after being shot and now paralyzed from the waist down.