Public Health (Vibrio): Mississippi is among states reporting cases of vibriosis/Vibrio vulnificus in 2026, a potentially deadly “flesh-eating bacteria” infection linked to warm coastal waters; officials note the true number of infections is likely far higher than what’s publicly reported. Medical Research (CBD Sleep Study): Ole Miss researchers and a Mississippi-based company are launching a clinical CBD sleep study this fall, testing CBD doses against placebo for insomnia and tracking sleep with a wearable device. Food Safety (Lettuce/Cyclospora): Restaurants nationwide are still dealing with fallout from a cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded lettuce, including Taco Bell’s response and sales impacts as health officials expand affected areas. Healthcare Access (ACA Marketplace): New reporting shows ACA Marketplace enrollment dropping in multiple states after enhanced subsidies expired, with Louisiana highlighted as one of the hardest hit. Local Health Infrastructure (Medical Examiner): North Mississippi opened a new regional state medical examiner’s office in Oxford, aiming to speed up death investigations that previously required long drives to other locations. Community Health & Nutrition (Hunger Relief): Extra Table in Hattiesburg marked 16 years fighting hunger, expanding support for food pantries across Mississippi. Health & Safety (Heat): State guidance continues to emphasize precautions for heat-related illnesses as summer temperatures push emergency calls higher. Justice/Forensics (Nolan Wells): Mississippi’s official autopsy in the Nolan Wells case is complete but not yet public, with results headed to a grand jury as the family and civil rights attorney Ben Crump press for transparency.