Meta Child-Safety Settlement: Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch says the state will receive close to $189 million from a $17.1B multistate Meta deal, with new limits on Instagram and Facebook for users ages 13-18, including daily time caps and “productive pauses,” plus other safety changes. Mississippi Infrastructure: MDOT announced “The Big Fix,” a $400 million interstate improvement project targeting bridges and pavement on I-20 and I-55, including 36 bridge repairs and upgrades across 121 miles. Local Housing Policy: Advocates are pushing for stronger Mississippi tenant protections, arguing current state law leaves renters with limited options when repairs and housing problems drag on. Shipbuilding Tech Jobs: Cadmatic says it’s hiring in Virginia, Mississippi, and Louisiana to support U.S. shipyard customers, adding applications specialists and technical account managers. Gulf Coast Health Access: Ocean Springs opened a new infusion clinic to bring long-distance treatment closer to patients and reduce travel burdens. Gas Prices Watch: GasBuddy reported some of the week’s lowest Mississippi prices in select counties, including Jackson County regular at $3.18 and Lincoln County midgrade at $3.68 (week ending Aug. 15). Dolly Parton Legacy in Mississippi: After Parton’s death, local efforts tied to her Imagination Library and community tributes continue delivering books and honoring her impact in central Mississippi and Oxford.