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A tragic death in Mississippi has ignited national attention as the family of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, a kind and unifying soul, demands answers. With civil rights icons Reverend Al Sharpton and attorney Ben Crump leading the charge, the case has become a focal point for racial justice conversations. While official autopsy results remain pending, Crump’s independent team is pressing for transparen...

A shocking and heartbreaking case is unfolding in Laurel, where a 20-year-old, Demetrius Caraway, has been charged with felony child abuse after a child suffered serious injuries requiring hospitalization and transfer to a Jackson facility. With a $50,000 bond set and the investigation still active, authorities are working to uncover the full truth. This deeply troubling story underscores the comm...

Tragedy strikes as a triple homicide in Jackson claims the lives of Erica Weathersby, her sister Keyana Weathersby, and Keyana’s two-year-old son Camari Givens—killed in an execution-style attack that’s left the community reeling. Authorities are investigating a stolen SWAT rifle and shell casings found at the scene, while police conduct an internal review and the officer involved faces scrutiny....

Cowboy Maloney’s, a Mississippi institution for generations, has new owners — the OShaughnessy Holding Company — who promise to honor the brand’s legacy while expanding its reach across the state. With a focus on employee security and customer experience, they’re launching a 31,000-square-foot flagship store in Jackson next year, setting the blueprint for future renovations. Led by President Chris...

Vicksburg just got a major safety boost with the official swearing-in of four new police officers—Jimika Dixon, Ashley Barnes, Jyla Williams, and Andreya McGee—marking a pivotal step in the city’s push to strengthen community protection and respond more effectively to rising crime concerns. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: ad...

A dog named Miracle, found with a chain embedded in her neck, was given a second chance by the Rankin County Animal Shelter—where she received intensive care and even recovered in the sheriff’s office. After months of healing, she found her forever home with Ruben, who came in seeking another dog but instantly fell for Miracle. Their connection was pure magic, and the shelter hailed Ruben and his...

Jackson’s public transit workers are on the brink of striking Monday if no deal is reached with MV Transportation by Sunday — a move that could disrupt daily commutes for nearly 1,000 riders. The union, ATU Local 1208, demands fair wages, better certifications, and service protections, calling out the company for not bargaining in good faith. While MV Transportation offers a $22 starting wage, exp...

Tylertown just shut down the ball fields at Holmes Water Park after reports of violence, including a shooting and online videos of trouble. The city council voted 4-1 to keep them closed for the rest of the year, with one alderman arguing that closing the park punishes law-abiding taxpayers. Residents say they deserve access to public facilities they paid for, and they’re urging the city to recons...

Vicksburg’s city council is weighing a bold new rule: banning ski masks to curb crime, but not for health reasons. Proposed by Alderman Thomas Mayfield, the ordinance targets masks used to hide identities during criminal acts, with steep penalties — up to $500 or jail time — for repeat offenders. Mayor Willis Thompson raised concerns about potential racial profiling and unfair targeting, prompting...

A young man named Nolan Wells vanished on Horn Island after staying behind while friends left — his phone mysteriously deleted texts, his car keys unaccounted for, and no one reported seeing him drown. Though authorities say accidental drowning is likely, his grieving family demands answers, calling in high-profile advocates Ben Crump and Al Sharpton to push for an independent autopsy in D.C. They...

Jackson’s public transit system, JTRAN, faces a potential strike as its union demands better pay and opposes sweeping cuts proposed by contractor MV Transportation, including route eliminations, Saturday service shutdowns, and workday reductions—threatening critical access for low-income and disabled riders as negotiations hit a Sunday deadline. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow:...

As fireworks lit up the sky on the Fourth of July, some Americans paused to question whether freedom itself is still worth fighting for—amid rising threats to trans rights, librarians, and journalists, and institutions drifting from foundational values. The roots of today’s struggles stretch back to colonial choices that embraced slavery and displaced Native peoples, and even the Revolution didn’t...

Sixty JTRAN bus workers are set to strike Monday morning unless MV Transportation delivers a new contract within 72 hours—negotiations have stalled for months, with both sides blaming the other, while riders brace for major disruption as buses may sit idle. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an autom...

Hinds County’s new interim DA, McCullouch, is tackling a crisis: hundreds of pretrial detainees, many charged with violent crimes, are stuck in jail without indictments. Facing systemic delays caused by missing police case files, he’s pushing for urgent reforms — including a dedicated staffer to handle pending cases and renewed collaboration with police and public defenders — all while working wit...

A one-year-old boy, Kohen Wiley, was fatally shot when police opened fire on a car during a shoplifting call in Senatobia. With scant details from authorities and critical footage withheld by police and Walmart, the grieving family demands transparency, seeking bodycam footage and an independent autopsy. The officer involved, Sgt. Hunter Foster, is on administrative leave, but no one has confirmed...

Two Mississippi legal heavyweights—former Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and ex-District Attorney Jody Owens—are facing possible suspension from the bar after pleading guilty to federal bribery charges tied to a 2022 FBI sting. The operation involved undercover agents posing as developers offering bribes to fast-track a downtown hotel project. With their careers now on the line and the Mississippi Sup...

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Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and ex-Hinds County DA Jody Owens are both facing disbarment after pleading guilty to federal bribery conspiracy—Lumumba could face up to five years in prison and a $250K fine, with sentencing set for October 15. The Mississippi Bar has filed motions with the Supreme Court to suspend both attorneys, as state law mandates removal from the bar for felony con...

An 18-year-old murder suspect, Mielun Butler, died after being brutally beaten by fellow inmates inside the Raymond Detention Center—just two days after his arrest for a fatal shooting. Sheriff Tyree Jones called it possible street justice gone wrong, as a cell phone video of the assault surfaced online. The jail, already under federal oversight due to past deadly incidents, is now facing mounting...

JTRAN transit workers are poised to strike Monday at 4 AM unless a deal with MV Transportation is reached by Sunday night—marking the latest high-stakes labor standoff for the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1208, who previously walked off the job for 14 days last fall over safety and job security concerns. With over 60 employees involved, the union’s ultimatum puts pressure on both sides as commu...

Jackson’s Mayor John Horhn is pushing to appoint Bishop Ronnie Crudup to the Jackson Metropolitan Airport Authority board — a bold move just after an eight-day trial over the airport’s future. With the city and board locked in a decade-long legal battle to keep Mississippi from taking over operations, this nomination feels like a strategic chess piece. Councilman Ashby Foote backs the Bishop, prai...

Mississippi’s youth court system is on the brink of major reforms as lawmakers race to finalize changes before a looming deadline. With the key repealer clause—governing youth court record confidentiality—allowed to expire, the state Supreme Court temporarily kept things running, but that order expires July 24. Governor Tate Reeves may call a special session soon to pass new legislation, aiming to...

Nolan Wells, 18, vanished on Horn Island and was later found dead — his family is demanding answers, calling for a full, transparent investigation. Backed by attorney Ben Crump and Reverend Al Sharpton, they reject the initial “accidental drowning” theory, citing conflicting timelines and puzzling phone data. An independent autopsy, funded by Colin Kaepernick and supported by Tyler Perry, is under...

Black bears are making surprise appearances in neighborhoods and on golf courses across Mississippi — and it’s not a sign of invasion, but a seasonal wildlife phenomenon. Driven by mating season and youthful exploration, male and adolescent bears are roaming farther than usual, sometimes hundreds of miles. While startling, these encounters are usually harmless: bears are endangered in the state, a...

A fugitive inmate, 46-year-old Houston Tyler Dunson from Natchez, escaped during a supervised work detail in Adams County. Authorities are urgently searching Jeanette Road and Springfield, warning the public not to approach him—though there’s no indication he’s armed. Sheriff Travis Patten urges anyone spotting Dunson to call 911 immediately. Updates will be posted on the department’s Facebook pag...