Freedom Summer Remembered: Moss Point is set to commemorate its civil rights history with a memorial project tied to the Mississippi Freedom Trail, with more sites planned across the state. Civil Rights & Community: Jackson marked Medgar Evers’s 101st birthday at his home, spotlighting his statewide impact and the monument’s ongoing public access. Justice After a Shooting: In Senatobia, an independent forensic review says the bullet that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley entered from right to left, deepening questions about officers’ accounts and renewing calls for body and dashcam video. New Mississippi Gun Law: A new state law cracks down on adults who supply minors with stolen guns, sending certain juvenile gun cases straight to circuit court and boosting penalties for stolen-firearm trafficking. Banking With a New Name: Southern Bancorp plans to rebrand as Uplift Bank, aiming to better reflect its mission to serve under-resourced communities across multiple states, including Mississippi. Sports & School News: Lauren Morrow was named women’s basketball coach at Hinds Community College after a strong run at Florence High, and Rust College announced a new Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion. Holiday Plans: Fourth of July events and fireworks are rolling across the Mid-South, with Memphis adding a drone light show alongside riverfront fireworks.