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Grand jury issues no indictments in death of Nolan Wells, DA says

A grand jury on the Mississippi Gulf Coast has declined to issue any indictments in the death of Nolan Xavier Wells, a Black teenager whose body was found off of a barrier island two days after he went missing on the Fourth of July.

DA Colom urges judge to end murder case against Tameshia Shelton, arguing evidence could point to suicide: ‘State does not have evidence’

If Tameshia Shelton’s murder indictment is dismissed, as District Attorney Scott Colom requested, it could put an end to a case that has followed her the last 17 years.

Federal appeals court rules Lafayette County permit policy violates First Amendment

The litigation began in 2020 when John Rash, a University of Mississippi film professor, applied for a permit to project art onto the exterior of the county’s courthouse. The county denied the application because it had a nighttime curfew and only allowed access during the day.

Gulfport program helps nursing home residents stay connected

A woman stands in front of a large vertical screen displaying different browser tabs.

Gulf Coast Connection Services, founded by Vanessa Welch, helps residents at Gulfport Care Center and other facilities overcome barriers to using phones, tablets, and computers.

Financial Wellness is a Practice: Jackson Community Manager Theresa Horne Shares How to Build a Routine that Lasts

Sponsored by JPMorganChase When it comes to personal finance, most of us think about goals—saving for a home, paying off debt, or launching a business. But financial wellness isn’t just about reaching milestones. It’s about the habits and choices we make every day. It’s a practice, and like any practice, it gets stronger with personalized […]

ICE detainees and nonprofit denounce ‘inhumane conditions’ in Natchez facility

The Workers Circle, a New York-based national social justice organization, coordinated a news conference. with immigration detainees at Adams County Detention Center and family members.

Report: Rep. Bennie Thompson demands national Dems get more involved in Colom Senate race 

Thompson says the DSCC is failing to seize an opportunity in Mississippi.

Mississippi Midterms: Voters weigh in on their top issues ahead of midterms

Ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms, Mississippi Today asked voters what issues were top of mind as they prepared Election Day nears.

Mississippi Supreme Court raises the bar for patients to sue doctors. Here’s what that could mean for medical consent

In August, the Mississippi Supreme Court dismissed a case of alleged obstetric violence. Experts say that decision set a precedent that could make litigating similar cases harder and more costly.

Marshall Ramsey: After the lawsuit

Marshall Ramsey’s editorial cartoon depicts the head of META telling an employee to make sure the algorithm buries the words “Lynn Fitch for Governor.”