Mississippi Economy & Industry: Hyundai Steel is moving ahead with a $5.8 billion electric arc furnace mill in Louisiana’s Ascension Parish, with production aimed for 2029 and most output headed to automotive uses—part of a broader push tied to the RiverPlex MegaPark on the Mississippi River. Local Business & Tourism: Madison County has given final approval for a $120 million Prado Vista development: a 50,000-square-foot conference center plus a privately financed 250-room Dolce by Wyndham hotel, with tourism rebate proceeds earmarked to speed debt repayment. Public Safety & Courts: A former DeSoto County medical services owner, Katricia Smith, was sentenced to five years and ordered to repay more than $3.19 million in Medicaid fraud restitution. Education & Community: Mississippi State University’s Television Center is set to air “The Fisher People,” a four-part documentary on Vietnamese immigrant life along the Gulf Coast, starting Oct. 2 on MPB. Agriculture & Food Assistance: USDA announced nearly $20 million in catfish awards for federal nutrition programs, including school lunches, with Mississippi producers among the recipients. Culture & Events: The 83rd National Folk Festival’s Mississippi Folklife Area and Stage program was unveiled for Nov. 13-15 in downtown Jackson, highlighting Mississippi traditions and performers. Tech & Infrastructure: C Spire says it’s expanding its Mississippi fiber network with a new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch to support the AI economy. Sports & Local Life: The Mississippi Mud Monsters promoted David Kerr to general manager as the Frontier League club looks ahead to its next chapter. Health & Consumer Alerts: A frozen triple berry blend sold at Walmart in 16 states is under recall tied to an E. coli outbreak, including Mississippi.