Mississippi Back-to-School Savings: Mississippi’s annual tax-free weekend is underway, suspending the state’s 7% sales tax on eligible school clothing, footwear and supplies under $100 per item through Sunday night—helping Delta families stretch budgets at local stores. Small-Business Disaster Relief: The SBA has opened low-interest disaster loans for Mississippi businesses, nonprofits and residents hit by May 6–7 storms, including physical damage loans up to $2 million and economic injury loans for eligible counties. Workforce & Training: Two Delta State University employees recently completed Mississippi State’s PILLAR Leadership Institute, building skills in leadership, emotional intelligence, strategic planning and financial literacy. Local Business Spotlight: Cowboy Maloney’s is entering a new era under O’Shaughnessy Holding Company ownership, with plans for a refreshed flagship store model in Jackson and expansion across Mississippi. Legal & Consumer Protection: Mississippi’s Supreme Court is being asked to immediately suspend former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba from practicing law after his guilty plea in a federal bribery case tied to a downtown convention center hotel project. Tech & Payments Enforcement: A multistate settlement announced by AG Kwame Raoul targets Cash App’s parent, Block Inc., over alleged deceptive practices and inadequate fraud protections. Education & Community Support: The United Way of Southeast Mississippi is hosting the third annual Marion County Education & Health Fair Saturday in the Marion County Businessplex with free supplies, uniforms, screenings and refreshments. Sports & STEM: Mississippi State’s Space Cowboys Rocketry Team won the 2026 International Rocket Engineering Competition, taking top honors with its Bandit rocket.