Stroke Care Recognition: South Central Regional Medical Center in the Pine Belt earned an American Heart Association Gold Award for rural stroke care, highlighting faster identification, imaging, and treatment support for emergency teams. Data Centers & Public Health: Jackson approved a six-month moratorium on data center decisions after residents raised concerns about community impacts, with zoning and permits paused while rules are developed. Air Quality & Health: A hazardous Saharan dust forecast is expected to bring worsening air conditions to Mississippi later this week, with guidance to limit exposure as particle levels rise. Community Wellness: Leadership Pine Belt and the Family YMCA hosted a “Parents’ Afternoon Out” event with wellness and parenting resources ahead of the school year. Solar Expansion: Cypress Creek Energy and Google began construction on Steel River Energy Center in Mississippi County, aiming to add major solar and battery storage capacity by 2029. Nolan Wells Investigation: Ocean Springs’ Nolan Wells family, represented by Ben Crump, is pressing for a transparent, urgent probe into the Horn Island death as funeral plans and an independent autopsy timeline continue to evolve. Youth Safety Policy: Gov. Tate Reeves called a special legislative session to address expiring youth-record disclosure statutes tied to child abuse and delinquency cases.