Financial Misconduct: A federal lawsuit accuses former Jackson Area Federal Credit Union CEO Leigh Bridges of misappropriating $95 million, including luxury purchases and transfers tied to false ledger entries. Regulatory Fallout: A Mississippi Department of Insurance official, Chad Bridges, has been placed on administrative leave after being named in the same $91 million embezzlement suit, with the agency saying it’s not implicated. Workforce Development: Mississippi State’s College of Professional and Continuing Studies is rolling out a $2.6 million, 10-week Skills Trade Empowerment Program through 2029, aiming to move skilled trade workers into supervisory roles with an industry-recognized leadership credential. Higher Ed Leadership: Stephanie King has been named interim executive director/associate dean of MSU’s Center for Innovation in Teaching Excellence, tasked with boosting instructional innovation and faculty tools. Legal System & AI: A Mississippi judge threw out an entire case after attorneys admitted using AI briefs with errors and fake citations, highlighting courtroom risk from unverified AI research. Local Business: Claw Daddy’s bought the Blow Fly Inn building in Gulfport and plans a rapid reopening ahead of its Fourth of July celebration. Healthcare Access: Curaechoice partnered with Capitol Imaging Services to expand no-cost diagnostic imaging access across more than 50 centers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Community & Culture: Jane Granberry was crowned Miss Mississippi 2026, with a “Literacy Without Limits” initiative aimed at removing reading barriers statewide. Education & Economy: A new ranking highlights states where education pays off most, tying higher college attainment to higher household income.