The Latest Breaking News from Mississippi

Nolan Wells’ Case Takes A Disturbing Turn As Last Text Message He Sent Before Being Found Lifeless Is Revealed

Nolan Wells’ final communication with family and conflicting autopsy findings have raised new questions as his parents continue seeking answers.

Bored Panda · Sep 24

‘Clear cover up’: Mississippi jury unanimously declines to press charges in Nolan Wells’ death, despite independent investigation suggesting foul play

“We’ll never stop.”

We Got This Covered · Sep 24

What is Kratom? Is it legal or banned? Why is it getting highlighted following deaths of two University of Mississippi students?

Kratom is legal at the federal level, but some state and local governments have banned the substance and federal authorities have issued warnings about its risks.

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Second man arrested in death of Black woman found hanging from a tree in Mississippi

Tasia Fortune’s death has attracted widespread attention because the manner of death recalled lynchings in the Southern state

The Independent UK · Sep 23

What is kratom and how is it related to the deaths of 2 Ole Miss students at University of Mississippi? Authorities investigate 'possible overdose'

The discovery of packaged kratom at the location of the two deceased Ole Miss students has sparked speculation that the substance may have been responsible for their deaths. Law enforcement say that “investigations remain ongoing" and have not comfirmed that kratom was connected to deaths of Mississippi students. Kratom is…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Grand Jury Finds No Evidence of a Crime in Nolan Wells' Death as Both Autopsies Leave Cause Undetermined

A Mississippi grand jury found no crime in Nolan Wells' death, and both autopsies left the cause undetermined. Here is what that ruling means.

Medical Daily · Sep 22

Mississippi grand jury decides not to charge anyone in death of Nolan Wells

Jury report says ‘no credible evidence’ points to criminal conduct related to death of Mississippi teen after boat outing with friends on 4 July

The Guardian - US · Sep 22

Nearly $25 Million Reaches 132 Rural Hospitals, but 36 Hospitals Flagged as Likely Eligible Did Not Receive Awards

HHS sent nearly $25 million to 132 small rural hospitals in 13 states. See who qualified, where the money went, and which hospitals are missing.

Medical Daily · Sep 22

No charges in Nolan Wells' death following grand jury review

A grand jury has found there wasn’t evidence to bring charges in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black teen who was found dead after a July 4 boating trip off the Mississippi Gulf Coast

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Nolan Wells death case: Mississippi grand jury declines to indict anyone; black teen's cause of death remains undetermined

Nolan Wells Update: An 18-year-old Black teenager, Nolan Wells, disappeared after a Fourth of July trip to Mississippi's Horn Island and was found dead two days later. A grand jury has declined to indict anyone after reviewing extensive evidence, but the medical cause and manner of Wells' death remain undetermined,…

The Economic Times · Sep 22