SUMMARY: Amid a national syphilis surge, University of Mississippi pharmacy professors and the State Department of Health are acting to curb its spread. From 2018 to 2022, U.S. syphilis cases rose 80%, with Mississippi among the worst affected. The state saw an 80% increase overall and a dramatic 1,000% rise in congenital syphilis. Syphilis, a treatable bacterial infection spread through sexual contact, often starts with painless lesions and can cause serious complications if untreated, including blindness and brain damage. Detection requires testing at health providers or via home kits. Prevention tips include regular testing, safe sex, partner communication, and seeking medical advice promptly.

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SUMMARY: Windsor Ruins, the remains of Mississippi’s largest antebellum mansion, underwent preservation by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH), including a new walking trail and interpretive signs. The site, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, features 23 full and five partial columns that survived an 1890 fire. Built in 1861 on a 2,500-acre cotton plantation worked by over 300 enslaved people, Windsor is historically significant, including ties to the Civil War. MDAH’s stabilization project, started in 2016 and completed in 2024, reinforced masonry and repaired deterioration. Four iron staircases survived, with one preserved at Alcorn State University.

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SUMMARY: Ole Miss will host a celebrity softball game on June 5 to support The Grove Collective’s name, image, and likeness initiatives. The event will feature Rebel coaches and athletes, including Lane Kiffin, Dexter McCluster, and Marshall Henderson. It will be held at the new Ole Miss Softball Stadium, starting with a home run derby at 5 p.m., followed by the game at 6 p.m. Fans can meet players during a 30-minute autograph session. Tickets are available, with \$2 per purchase going to The Grove Collective. The event will also be streamed, and full rosters will be announced later.

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