Cancer Care Fundraiser: Sumrall retired Mississippi Highway Patrol master sergeant Thomas Little is getting stage 3 rectal cancer treatment in Switzerland after complications from standard chemo, with supporters raising money for travel and care. Heat Safety in Sports: National athletic training groups are urging coaches to change preseason practices for football linemen—cutting punishing exertion drills and avoiding certain conditioning tests early in the season—to prevent heatstroke deaths. Food Safety: A federal egg recall linked to drug-resistant Salmonella has expanded, warning households to check carton codes and discard affected eggs. Public Health Threats from Water: Gulf Coast health officials are warning about flesh-eating bacteria risk as warmer brackish conditions can raise Vibrio levels, with Mississippi cases cited by neighboring reports. Environmental Health & Water Protections: Southern conservation groups are suing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over “fast-track” pipeline permitting, arguing it sidesteps required environmental reviews that protect waterways and endangered species. Local Care Access: North Oaks Primary Care in Hammond welcomed family medicine physician Katelyn St. Germain, DO, expanding preventive and chronic-care options. Workforce & Community Support: Wiggins faces major job losses as Hood Industries’ plywood mill closes, with local groups organizing job fairs and mental health support for displaced workers. Nolan Wells Case Update: Jackson County officials say the state autopsy is complete and turned over to prosecutors as the investigation continues.