Mississippi Women's Summit & National Headlines | Hattiesburg News

Mississippi’s Attorney General kicks off a major Women’s Summit in Jackson, drawing nearly 1,800 attendees and featuring big names like NFL referee Sarah Thomas, singer Holly Williams, comedian Mary Ryan Brown, and a Dolly Parton tribute. Meanwhile, Congress returns from its five-week break with Speaker Mike Johnson pushing for a spending bill to avoid shutdowns — but lawmakers are eager to head home ahead of midterms. The Supreme Court may soon weigh in on the Trump-era transgender military ban, potentially impacting dozens of service members. In sports, Ole Miss stars Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy shine at the Vegas Sphere ahead of their opener against Louisville, while Jackson State pulls off a thrilling win over Tennessee State. And in business, corporate profits surge across the board — driven by AI investment, government spending, and tariff refunds — as S&P 500 earnings soar despite consumer struggles. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff4094bf89281926