Marshall County Jobs: Jabil plans to invest $119M in a new Marshall County production facility, targeting about 2,200 jobs and manufacturing for the data center infrastructure market. Back-to-School Savings: Mississippi’s sales tax holiday runs July 10-12, exempting qualifying items under $100 each, with officials urging shoppers to buy locally. Lottery Results: Mississippi Lottery drawings for July 7, 2026 include Match 5 numbers 15-16-21-22-34 and Cash 3 results (midday 3-0-3; evening 6-4-8). Data Center Pushback: A public health expert testified that backup diesel generators for a proposed Archbald data center could cause $3M to $124M in annual health damages, citing diesel exhaust risks. Gulf Coast Resilience Funding: Gulf of America Alliance announced 20 projects under its Gulf Star Program aimed at coastal resilience, clean water, habitat, and environmental education. Local Governance & Trust: Jackson and Hinds County leaders responded to the latest bribery scandal developments tied to a downtown convention center hotel. Sports Betting Research: Arnold Ventures awarded about $2.6M in grants to universities to study sports betting’s consumer, financial, public health, and policy impacts. Community Spotlight: Laurel Main Street debuts “Brunch & Browse,” a shop-and-sip event timed with the tax holiday. Agriculture Hit: South Mississippi watermelon farmers report harvest losses after heavy rainfall and flooding damaged vines and fruit. Business Aviation: Airbus booked a follow-on order for 10 H125 helicopters for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, assembled in Columbus, Mississippi. Public Safety & Weather: A study on the 2023 Rolling Fork tornado finds social media helped share disaster info, but persistent communication gaps remain for rural and underserved communities.