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A former jailer in Covington County, Mississippi, Shane Travon McLeod, is behind bars after allegedly trying to sell drugs inside the very prison he once worked at. Arrested on July 8 by the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, McLeod was caught in a sting operation where an undercover agent facilitated the deal. Fired just months after being hired in April, McLeod is now held at the Jones County Jail...

A Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper’s service weapon vanished in April, flagged as stolen in national databases—part of a disturbing pattern. Earlier this month, multiple law enforcement vehicles, including one belonging to a Jackson police officer, were broken into at an apartment complex, and his rifle was stolen. That very rifle is now linked to a horrific triple homicide in Jackson, where Eri...

Brad McCullouch, a longtime assistant DA in Hinds County, has been tapped by Governor Tate Reeves to lead the District Attorney’s office — a move aimed at stability after Jody Owens’ resignation following federal charges. With a November election looming and a jail system already buckling under overcrowding, McCullouch’s first moves include reviewing nonviolent cases to reduce incarceration. He’s...

The federal receiver overseeing Hinds County’s jail is sounding the alarm: overcrowding, understaffing, and crumbling infrastructure persist despite months on the job. He’s pushing for a $35K starting salary hike for officers — the lowest in the region — and proposing reopening A-Pod to cut costly transport to Tallahatchie County. Meanwhile, detainees languish for months without trial, cell doors...

Nolan Wells, 18, vanished on July 4th and was found dead on Horn Island — sparking a frantic, distrustful search for answers as his family, backed by civil rights attorney Ben Crump, challenges the state’s swift dismissal of foul play. Amid a flood of unverified and even fake online reports, a disputed audio clip suggests a beach argument before his disappearance, fueling suspicion. Rev. Al Sharpt...

A fugitive inmate, Houston Tyler Dunson, 46, escaped from a trash detail in Adams County, Mississippi, near Jeanette Road and Springfield. Authorities confirm he’s not believed to be armed but urge the public not to confront him—call 911 instead. Residents are advised to secure homes, vehicles, and outbuildings, and check security footage for any signs of his whereabouts. The search is ongoing wit...

Jabil’s $119 million investment in Marshall County, Mississippi, is set to create 2,200 new jobs and revitalize the local economy with a massive 1.5-million-square-foot manufacturing facility for data center gear — a move that’s sparking optimism among local business owners and state leaders alike. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on...

College athlete Nolan Wells vanished last weekend, his body found on Horn Island—triggering a fierce demand for justice from his family, civil rights attorney Ben Crump, and Reverend Al Sharpton. They’re refusing to accept a simple explanation, spotlighting his bright future and deep community love to underscore the tragedy. An independent autopsy in D.C. is set to release critical findings today,...

A tragic mystery unfolds as 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells was found dead off Horn Island two days after he vanished — leaving his family devastated and demanding answers. With no official autopsy results released yet, a private autopsy in D.C. is underway, funded by Tyler Perry and Colin Kaepernick. Nolan’s parents, speaking publicly for the first time, pleaded for transparency and a full investi...

Mayor John Horhn’s bold moves are reshaping Jackson’s future—appointing Bishop Ronnie Crudup to the airport authority board to champion local control amid state tensions, while overhauling the municipal court with five new judges, including Lilli E. Bass as chief, and launching a cutting-edge digital case management system to boost efficiency and coordination. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on...

Hinds County’s new District Attorney, Brad McCullough, officially took the reins after Jody Owens’ resignation and guilty plea in the Jackson bribery scandal. Appointed by Governor Tate Reeves, McCullough was already serving as interim DA and will hold the role until a special election on November 3, 2026. That same day, voters will also decide on two State House vacancies in Districts 77 and 79 —...

In Mississippi, the battle for voting rights has always been perilous — from the 1960s, when activists like Ed Godfrey risked life and limb to register Black voters and fight for fair representation on agricultural committees that controlled cotton allotments, to today, where a weakened Voting Rights Act and redistricting efforts threaten to undo decades of progress. Godfrey recalls how Black farm...

A detainee at the Hinds County Detention Center, Mielun Butler, was brutally beaten to death inside the jail just one day after being granted a million-dollar bond — a chilling incident captured on video with bystanders urging him to say “Long live, Melvin.” The sheriff’s office is conducting an internal probe while the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation handles the criminal investigation, placin...

Mississippi’s Supreme Court districts are under fire again—this time over whether current maps dilute Black voting power, a legal battle now in its third act after a Supreme Court ruling reshaped the rules. A district judge initially sided with plaintiffs, but an appeals court reversed that, sending it back for deeper review. With the governor delaying justice appointments and one seat still in le...

For two decades, the Delta Health Alliance has transformed the Mississippi Delta—one community at a time. Born from Senator Thad Cochran’s vision, this powerhouse partnership united universities, clinics, and local leaders to tackle root causes of poor health: lack of access, chronic disease, and crumbling education. With a major 2006 federal boost, it evolved beyond medicine into a regional engin...

Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old football player who vanished celebrating July 4th on Horn Island, was found dead days later — sparking a national outcry. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and Reverend Al Sharpton are joining the family at a press conference demanding a full, transparent investigation, with all evidence and witness statements made public. An independent autopsy is expected today,...

Eighteen-year-old Nolan Wells vanished during a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island, his body found two days later on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. His grieving parents, alongside attorneys Ben Crump and Reverend Al Sharpton, are demanding a swift, transparent, and thorough investigation — calling for full public disclosure of all findings. Nolan, a promising college football wide receiver, was...

A dancer’s body, dismembered and washed ashore on Mississippi beaches, becomes the chilling centerpiece of a new true crime series on ID. Jaren Lockhart, 22, vanished after being invited to a private party by Terry Speaks and Margaret Sanchez — only to be found brutally murdered, her tattoos removed, her remains scattered along the Gulf Coast. Forensic evidence revealed a violent struggle and post...

Mississippi braces for a weekend of extreme heat and possible severe storms—heat index soaring to 110 degrees, with damaging wind gusts possible in northern areas Saturday and a higher storm threat Sunday across the Delta and south. Stay hydrated, stay cool, and keep an eye on the sky. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: adverti...

The family of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, found dead on Horn Island after a boat trip gone wrong, is demanding transparency as they prepare a high-profile press conference with Al Sharpton and Ben Crump. Nolan’s body was discovered the morning after he went missing, and his grieving family says they’ve seen disturbing video suggesting a fight — raising urgent questions about his death. Despite being...

High blood pressure is no longer just an older adult issue—it’s skyrocketing among young adults, especially Black women in the South, with Mississippi leading the nation. New data shows maternal deaths tied to hypertension have quadrupled in young women over two decades. Often called the “silent killer,” hypertension can cause irreversible damage to the heart, brain, and kidneys before symptoms ev...

Mississippi’s last abortion clinic shut down just two weeks after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, triggering a state ban that criminalizes nearly all abortions—with only narrow exceptions. Spearheaded by Attorney General Lynn Fitch, the law reflects a broader cultural and political shift, as advocates like Kim Gibson—once a clinic escort—now flee the state, citing threats to bodily auton...

Clinton, Mississippi, got a major break in a string of car break-ins after police arrested 41-year-old Nicholas Brandon Perkins at his Warren County home. The arrest, praised by Police Chief Ford Haymon, came thanks to community cooperation and relentless detective work. Residents stepping up with tips helped crack the case, reminding everyone that vigilance and teamwork make a difference. Perkins...

A promising college football star vanished on July 4th after a boat trip to Horn Island—his body found two days later. His parents are demanding a full, transparent investigation, joined by attorney Ben Crump and Reverend Al Sharpton in a high-stakes press conference. Friends say Nolan stayed behind while they left for a different boat—never to return. With a bright future ahead as a sophomore wid...

Reverend Bennie Brown is turning a historic dream into reality—making Coahoma County, Mississippi, the purple-hull pea capital of the world—by reviving a legacy of Black land ownership that began after the Civil War. Back then, the Swan Lake Missionary Baptist Association bought land and equipped formerly enslaved farmers, turning Sunday church collections into generational wealth. The land once h...