Iran Tensions & Energy Risk: U.S. forces carried out new defensive strikes on an Iran military facility after downing four Iranian one-way attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz, as President Trump again framed talks as “negotiating on fumes” and said midterms won’t change his approach—an uncertainty that keeps pressure on global energy markets. Mississippi Policy Watch: Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined a bipartisan push against the federal KIDS internet safety bill, arguing it could weaken state power to hold big tech accountable, while backing a Senate alternative that would set clearer child-safety requirements. Sports Betting Regulation: Ohio AG Dave Yost and 41 AGs urged the CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets, calling them “gambling” and warning they bypass state consumer protections. Coastal Economy: The Mississippi shrimp fleet is back for the 2026 season as the Department of Marine Resources sets opening dates after testing conditions; meanwhile, flooding in South Mississippi is raising concerns for farmers and delayed harvests. Local Business & Jobs: Magnolia Tee Indoor Golf Club opened in Ridgeland with high-tech simulators and plans a second location soon. Health & Community: UMMC AirCare is expanding its fleet and hiring additional medical staff for fixed-wing patient transport. Public Safety: Two people were arrested in Scott County after separate drug busts involving methamphetamine, crack cocaine, firearms, and distribution materials. Lottery Win: A Mississippi Match 5 ticket sold in Pontotoc won $750,000.