SUMMARY: Heartwalk directors Tiffany Albury and Kimberly Agard, along with presenting sponsor Engles Ship Building, discuss the upcoming Jackson County Heartwalk event happening this Saturday at Beach Park in Pascagoula. The event will feature various activities for all ages, including a Kids Zone, dog area, healthy selfie station, and plant potting station. Engles Ship Building, with over 11,000 employees, values promoting health and wellness in the community. The event is in celebration of the American Heart Association's centennial year, emphasizing the importance of CPR training and lifesaving techniques. People can register online or show up to participate and support a great cause.

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SUMMARY: Robert Demming, a city councilman in Buuy, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess controlled substances with intent to distribute in a federal case. The maximum penalty includes 20 years in prison, a $100 million fine, three years probation, and a special assessment fee. The indictment against Demming also included two counts of intent to distribute and a charge of altering records in a federal investigation related to synthetic cannaboid products sold at CBD stores in Mississippi and North Carolina. Prosecutors dropped the other charges in exchange for the guilty plea, and Demming is set for sentencing on August 13th. Demming will have to resign from his position on the city council as a result of the plea.

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SUMMARY: Ahead of today's adjournment, a few bills remain in the state legislature, including a debate over expanding Medicaid in Mississippi. Lawmakers faced a deadline but were able to extend negotiations for one more day. The proposed Medicaid expansion would require new recipients to work at least 100 hours, similar to a requirement in Georgia which is being legally challenged. Another bill would allow Bay St. Louis to use FEMA funds for flood mitigation. The outcome of these bills remains uncertain as the legislature adjourns. Stay updated on the progress of these bills at the state capital in Jackson.

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