Heat & Storm Watch: A dangerous stretch of extreme heat and humidity is already hitting the Gulf and parts of the Southeast, with heat indexes pushing past 100°F and only limited relief overnight, while severe thunderstorm warnings and strong storm risks linger across the region. Air Quality in Mississippi: New air-quality reporting points to more days with moderate pollution in southeast Mississippi, a reminder that summer conditions can affect breathing and health. Coastal & Water News: Mississippi’s Department of Marine Resources is taking proposals for coastal projects funded through the Tidelands Trust Fund, aiming to conserve and enhance the Gulf environment. Conservation Education: Harrison County hosted an environmental education skills workshop for Mississippi teachers, building field-based science skills for Envirothon and upcoming competitions in Starkville. Wildlife & Habitat: A Dauphin Island Sea Lab aquaculture effort harvested its first redfish from an offshore platform, testing small-scale fish farming in Alabama nearshore waters. Community & Environment: An “Art Doing It’s Part” statewide competition is inviting students to turn litter from Mississippi waterways into art, using creativity to push back on pollution.