Congressional Politics: Former Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, a Mississippi governor and longtime ally of Maura Sullivan, endorsed her again in the 1st Congressional District primary, praising her Navy service and backing her bid to become the first female Marine elected to Congress. Federal Appointments: President Trump named Adam Telle as acting U.S. Army secretary after Dan Driscoll’s resignation, a move critics say lacks military experience while supporters frame it as a legislative-and-civil-works background. Courts & Civil Rights: A federal judge in North Carolina ruled she has jurisdiction over an alienation of affection lawsuit against former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, keeping the case alive under a tort still recognized in parts of the country, including Mississippi. Mississippi Courts: In a separate clean-water fight, the Fifth Circuit affirmed dismissal of a Jackson, Mississippi lead-water lawsuit, arguing the Constitution doesn’t guarantee redress for every government wrong. Local Government & Housing: A Jackson tenant says her AC condenser was removed and not replaced for four days, leaving her in 90-degree heat and prompting a police report. Community & Education: Pass Christian’s school district is pushing a $9.5M–$11M performing arts center rebuild as part of its New Horizons 2030 plan. Mississippi Culture: “Paper Man: Chasing the Truth in the Mississippi Delta” by Jim Abbott is now in bookstores, spotlighting his decades-long fight for justice in Indianola. Energy & Cost Pressures: AAA reports Labor Day gas prices are headed toward record highs, with Mississippi hovering just above $3.70. Sports & State Spotlight: LSU opens Lane Kiffin’s era against Clemson amid ongoing eligibility litigation over former NFL players, while Mississippi State hosts Louisiana-Monroe in a Week 1 matchup.