Rural Health Funding: Gov. Tate Reeves announced $104.1 million in awards to 167 Mississippi providers under the Rural Health Transformation Program, targeting rural hospitals, clinics, mental health services, telehealth expansion, cybersecurity upgrades, and facility/technology improvements. Court & Public Health: A federal appeals ruling says Mississippi residents don’t have a constitutional right to clean drinking water, upholding a decision tied to Jackson’s lead-contaminated water concerns. Local Justice & Health Impacts: In Jackson, Jarques Ratliff pleaded not guilty and was denied bond in the homicide case of Tasia Fortune, whose death was ruled a homicide after a hanging death; police say more arrests are expected. Suicide Prevention: Gulfport Behavioral Health marked Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, urging stronger community connection and listing warning signs like withdrawal, talk of suicide, and major behavior changes. Care Access & Costs: The White House says about 1 million Americans in 30 states, including Mississippi, will receive $500 Obamacare overcharge refunds. Public Health Alerts: FDA-linked hand soap recalls include products distributed in Mississippi due to possible bacterial contamination. Community Health Workforce: Oxford Treatment Center promoted Kate Bell to Outpatient Clinical Manager, expanding leadership for outpatient recovery services.