Drug Pricing & Antitrust: Michigan AG Dana Nessel says a coalition of 43 states reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic-drug price inflation and reduced competition, with the deal hinging on state sign-offs and reforms ahead of a 2027 trial. Community & Faith in Action: PACE’s Senatobia Community Forward Forum moved to New Ford Baptist Church after a housing authority denial, keeping the free Aug. 8 event on track. Education Access: Mississippi reports 170 foster students were denied college scholarships weeks before classes, leaving families scrambling. School Readiness: Hancock County jumped to No. 7 statewide in kindergarten readiness and is rolling out a pre-K push to keep momentum. Local Learning: Covington County begins a new district pre-K program for 4-year-olds, funded by a $600,000 SIP grant. Public Safety & Water Costs: Mississippi Public Service Commission voted to shift from a federal water-assistance plan to urging churches, businesses, and neighbors to help with bills. Local Giving: Sparklight donated $10,000 in South Mississippi, including grants for digital literacy and family support. Sports & Community: Tyler Parker was named head men’s basketball coach at Texas A&M–Texarkana. Culture & Memory: A new exhibit imagines Emmett Till’s life if he had come home alive, continuing Till remembrance efforts. Human Stories: Jackson police investigate the death of a Black woman found hanging behind a vacant home; details remain limited.