SUMMARY: Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson is the first Republican to officially announce his campaign for governor as Gov. Tate Reeves is term-limited. Gipson has served as commissioner since 2018 and was recently reelected in 2024 with 58% of the vote. He emphasizes his conservative principles, leadership, support for President Trump, fiscal responsibility, and accomplishments like improving state fairgrounds and managing the COVID-19 crisis. Gipson aims to protect Mississippi’s $9 billion agriculture industry and combat leftist policies, guided by his Christian faith. Other potential GOP candidates, including Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and State Auditor Shad White, have yet to announce.

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SUMMARY: Summer in Mississippi means more outdoor fun but also increased tick activity. State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney warns that tick bites can cause serious illnesses like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme disease, with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever being the most common here. He recommends checking children twice daily for ticks and watching for rashes, especially bullseye patterns, which require immediate medical care. Despite these risks, Edney encourages outdoor play with safety precautions. Additionally, residents should be cautious of West Nile Virus spread by mosquitoes and sick birds. Staying vigilant helps balance outdoor enjoyment with health safety.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi ACLU, along with the Mississippi Center for Justice and others, filed a federal lawsuit challenging House Bill 1193, a law banning public schools and colleges from teaching diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) topics related to race, sex, gender identity, and more. The suit, naming four state education boards as defendants, argues that the law violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments by restricting free speech and academic freedom. The plaintiffs claim the bill censors discussions on critical historical and social issues and traditional literature, threatening educational quality and accreditation. They seek an injunction to halt enforcement, citing the law’s vague penalty provisions.

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