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An attorney for the family of Nolan Wells says the parents have not refused to cooperate with investigators and will provide the teen’s cellphone to the district attorney once a forensic protocol is agreed.
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Two former client advocates say understaffing and pay disparities are overwhelming Hinds County public defenders and call on the Board of Supervisors to approve Chief Defender Gail Wright Lowery’s full budget request.
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Authorities are investigating the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, whose body was found Aug. 3 behind a vacant home in west Jackson. Family members say they want justice and doubt she would take her own life.
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Faith leaders gathered at the International Museum of Muslim Culture in Jackson on Aug. 14 to condemn Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson’s remarks about Islam and Sharia law and to invite him to an open discussion.
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Mississippi State coach Brian O’Connor told reporter Brian Hadad he is moving full speed into his second season after a first year that produced highs and lows. Hadad reported O’Connor discussed the transfer portal, his assessment of year one and sophomore Jacob Parker.
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Writer Brian Hadad compared Mississippi State’s depth charts from Jeff Lebby’s first season to his third, breaking down position-by-position changes to assess roster development.
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The Congressional Black Caucus has urged the Justice Department to independently review the circumstances surrounding the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, more than a month after his disappearance on Horn Island, Mississippi.
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The Department of Interior’s latest Gulf lease sale raised $82.7 million in high bids, exceeding previous sales but falling short of December’s total. Major oil companies participated in the auction.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation is increasing funding for debris monitoring following more storm debris than initially estimated from Winter Storm Fern. The storm caused widespread damage in January.
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Nolan Wells’ family and advocates are demanding greater transparency amid ongoing questions about his death, which remains under investigation. Attorneys and community leaders are calling for answers and accountability.
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