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Three people charged with threatening judge, witness and officials tied to Nolan Wells investigation

Three people charged with threatening judge, witness and officials tied to Nolan Wells investigation

Three people have been charged with threatening a judge, a witness and local officials connected to the investigation into the death of Nolan Wells
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Nolan Wells Case: Questions Arise Over Racial Implications in Mississippi Death

Nolan Wells Case: Questions Arise Over Racial Implications in Mississippi Death

The death of Nolan Wells, a Black man found dead near Horn Island, Mississippi, has raised questions about potential racial implications. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, representing Wells' family, has called for transparency in the investigation. Despite the racial dynamics, with Wells' friends being white, Crump emphasizes the need for truth over speculation. The case remains unsolved, with many unanswered questions about the circumstances of Wells' death, including the condition of his body and the actions of those present.
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Mississippi Legislature Plans Public Meetings for Redistricting Input

Mississippi Legislature Plans Public Meetings for Redistricting Input

The Mississippi Legislature has announced a series of public meetings to gather input on redistricting efforts for legislative, congressional, and judicial districts. This initiative follows the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Callais v. Louisiana, which deemed racial gerrymandering unconstitutional. The Joint Legislative Committee on Reapportionment and Redistricting, led by Senator Dean Kirby, Rep. Noah Sanford, and Rep. Rodney Hall, will oversee the meetings. Scheduled to begin on August 18 and conclude on September 24, these meetings will be held in various cities across the state and will be livestreamed for public access.
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Investigation Against Nolan Wells' Mother Closed by Nursing Board

Investigation Against Nolan Wells' Mother Closed by Nursing Board

The Mississippi Board of Nursing has closed a professional misconduct investigation against Christine Wells Wonsley, the mother of Nolan Wells. The investigation was initiated following an anonymous complaint, which Wonsley's attorney, Ben Crump, described as an act of intimidation. Wonsley, a family nurse practitioner, has been grieving the loss of her son, Nolan, whose cause of death remains undetermined. The investigation's closure comes amid ongoing efforts by Wonsley and her legal team to seek answers regarding her son's death.
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Teen E-Scooter Rider Fatally Struck by Truck in Chicago

Teen E-Scooter Rider Fatally Struck by Truck in Chicago

A 16-year-old boy, Alex Blacio, was fatally struck by a semi-truck while riding an e-scooter in Chicago's North Center neighborhood. The incident marks the third e-scooter-related fatality involving teenagers in the city this year. Blacio was riding northbound on North Western Avenue when he lost control and was hit by the truck. He was transported to Illinois Masonic Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The rise in e-scooter-related accidents has prompted the city to launch safety campaigns as ridership continues to increase, particularly among students.
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How Norman Jewison Used Faces and Gazes In the Heat Of The Night

How Norman Jewison Used Faces and Gazes In the Heat Of The Night

A deep dive into Norman Jewison's Oscar-winning 'In the Heat of the Night' reveals a subtle visual motif that unlocks the film's powerful message.
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How the Mississippi Burning Case Exposed a Deadly Conspiracy

How the Mississippi Burning Case Exposed a Deadly Conspiracy

The tragic murders of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner in 1964 marked a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement. These three...
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Hurricane forecast updates potential threat by Florida county

Hurricane forecast updates potential threat by Florida county

From Maine to Texas, Florida remains the most likely to feel impacts from a storm in 2026 in Colorado State's new season forecast.
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Mississippi Public Service Commission to Host Hurricane Preparedness Summit in Biloxi

Mississippi Public Service Commission to Host Hurricane Preparedness Summit in Biloxi

The Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) is organizing a hurricane preparedness summit titled 'From Recovery to Resilience: Mississippi Coastal Hurricane Preparedness Summit' in Biloxi. Scheduled for October 8, 2026, at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Hospitality & Resort Management Center, the event aims to enhance hurricane readiness along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. The summit will gather utility providers, emergency management officials, and community leaders to address challenges such as infrastructure resilience, storm response coordination, and long-term recovery planning. The event is free and open to the public.
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Authorities Warn Against Fake Nolan Wells Toxicology Report Circulating Online

Authorities Warn Against Fake Nolan Wells Toxicology Report Circulating Online

Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell has issued a warning about a fake toxicology report regarding Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old whose body was found after he went missing on July 4. The report, circulating on social media, is fraudulent, and Tindell cautioned the public against believing its contents. The official autopsy report has been completed but not yet released to the public or Wells' family. The case is under investigation, with a grand jury set to review the circumstances of Wells' death. The family has also commissioned an independent autopsy, which did not find severe injuries but could not determine the cause of death.
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SpaceX Faces Lawsuit Over Unpermitted Gas Turbines Near Memphis

SpaceX Faces Lawsuit Over Unpermitted Gas Turbines Near Memphis

SpaceX is operating 69 unpermitted gas turbines in DeSoto County, Mississippi, which are allegedly causing pollution and health issues for local residents. The turbines, used to power a data center, are running without the required Clean Air Act permits. The NAACP has filed a lawsuit, framing the issue as a civil rights violation, as the affected community is predominantly Black and already faces higher exposure to industrial pollution. SpaceX has acknowledged the lack of permits and plans to remove the turbines by July 2027, but this timeline means continued exposure to harmful pollutants for another 15 months.
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Mississippi lawmakers launch redistricting process after Supreme Court ruling

Mississippi lawmakers launch redistricting process after Supreme Court ruling

Lawmakers in Mississippi have taken the first steps toward potentially redrawing the state's legislative, congressional, and judicial districts