SUMMARY: Mississippi State University held a groundbreaking for its Northern Gulf Aquatic Science Lab at the Sunplex Industrial Complex in Ocean Springs, marking the establishment of a unique facility dedicated to aquatic food safety and quality assessment. This initiative is part of Jackson County’s “Industry 4.0” plan, aiming to enhance economic growth through research and development. The lab will provide local seafood processors, who currently rely on distant laboratories, with essential testing capabilities for pathogens and toxins, addressing a critical need in Mississippi’s seafood industry, which contributes over $300 million to the state’s economy.

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SUMMARY: This weekend, Ole Miss climbed to No. 13 in the D1Baseball rankings after an impressive 8-7 walk-off against Murray State and a sweep of Jacksonville State, including a dominant 13-2 victory. They will play South Alabama on Tuesday and host No. 3 Arkansas for a three-game series starting Friday. Southern Miss dropped to No. 22 after splitting their last four games, including a loss to Mississippi State. They will face Texas Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday before starting a conference series against Old Dominion. Meanwhile, Mississippi State remains unranked despite a strong performance, including an 18-3 win over Southern Miss.

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SUMMARY: House Republicans have introduced a spending bill aimed at funding federal agencies through September 30, which they believe could lead to a conflict with Democrats over government spending priorities. The bill proposes slightly increased defense funding while reducing nondefense spending below 2024 levels, a move likely to be rejected by Democrats advocating for equal treatment of both areas. Speaker Mike Johnson plans to push for a vote despite Democratic opposition, confident in Republican support. The bill has President Trump’s endorsement, emphasizing unity among Republicans. Democrats warn that this partisan approach increases the risk of a government shutdown.

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