College Football Buzz: Ohio State and Oregon opened the AP preseason Top 25 at No. 1 and No. 2, with Ole Miss at No. 9 and Mississippi State listed among the teams starting just outside the top tier. Mississippi Weather: The Old Farmer’s Almanac says Mississippi’s fall could run hotter than normal, with the Gulf Coast warmer and drier and cooling not really sticking until October. Construction & Heat Safety: Mississippi crews are working through triple-digit heat, with MDOT urging extra breaks, hydration, and protective gear. Flood Control in Canton: Madison County cleared a key federal step for the Bear Creek Watershed Project, moving into the design phase after an NRCS environmental review. Gas Prices Watch: GasBuddy reported some of the lowest midgrade and premium prices in parts of Mississippi for the week ending Aug. 8, including $3.78 midgrade in Wayne County and $4.28 premium in Clay County. Public Health Recalls: The FDA announced a Walmart-linked listeria risk recall for Marketside Tomato Bisque soup kits, and upgraded a large egg recall to its highest-risk class. Hurricane Camille Remembered: Gulf Coast communities marked 57 years since Camille’s landfall with ceremonies honoring victims. Local Government: A Jackson councilman is pushing to finalize plans for a downtown library branch before federal grant funds must be repaid.