Correspondence shows weeks of back-and-forth between attorneys, D.A.’s office over Nolan Wells’ cell phone
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) — New developments are expected on Thursday in the investigation surrounding Nolan Wells’ death. A…
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Former school worker accused of hitting student -
Former school worker accused of hitting student WLOX
Person found dead inside burnt vehicle near Eglin Air Force Base
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Sept. 23, 2026 OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The…
'Unknown Wanderer' in 1982 cold case identified -
'Unknown Wanderer' in 1982 cold case identified WLOX
Baldwin County deputy chase ends in Escambia County crash
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Sept. 23, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A…
Jury to begin deliberations in Baldwin County capital murder trial Thursday
The capital murder trial of a Daphne man accused of killing four people is winding down in Bay…
Doug Jones: Tuberville’s furry pilot Senate floor speech is ‘the strangest I have ever heard’ - AL.com
Doug Jones: Tuberville’s furry pilot Senate floor speech is ‘the strangest I have ever heard’ AL.com
Mobile neurosurgeon's medical license suspended after child porn arrest
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Sept. 23, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile…
$14 million going to historically black colleges and universities in Louisiana - WWLTV.com
$14 million going to historically black colleges and universities in Louisiana WWLTV.com
Fired Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office employee was previously investigated, accused of misconduct -
Fired Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office employee was previously investigated, accused of misconduct WDSU
The Saints officially placed standout left tackle Kelvin Banks on injured reserve - NOLA.com
The Saints officially placed standout left tackle Kelvin Banks on injured reserve NOLA.com
Biloxi man receives life sentence for child sex crimes
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being…
Biloxi man sentenced to life for child sexual battery after meeting victim online -
Biloxi man sentenced to life for child sexual battery after meeting victim online WLOX
Biloxi man gets life in prison after conviction for sexual offenses against child - Sun Herald
Biloxi man gets life in prison after conviction for sexual offenses against child Sun Herald
Woman arrested, accused of years-long casino scam in Baton Rouge -
Woman arrested, accused of years-long casino scam in Baton Rouge WDSU
Mobile man accused of hitting woman with wooden board during domestic incident
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Sept. 23, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A woman…
Mobile woman charged with domestic violence after allegedly cutting man, police say
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Sept. 23, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile…
Second suspect booked in Gentilly Woods daiquiri shop shooting that left 17-year-old dead - NOLA.com
Second suspect booked in Gentilly Woods daiquiri shop shooting that left 17-year-old dead NOLA.com
Attorneys for Nolan Wells' friends ready for fight after ruling
Attorneys representing Nolan Wells' friends said they are ready to go on the offensive after a grand jury…
Mobile man convicted of murder for 2023 Dauphin Island Parkway shooting
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Sept. 23, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile…
24-year-old New Jersey woman arrested, accused of stabbing man to death in Mid-City - NOLA.com
24-year-old New Jersey woman arrested, accused of stabbing man to death in Mid-City NOLA.com
Electrical wiring stolen from Mobile business, police say
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Sept. 23, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — One man…
Man wanted in 1996 kidnapping, rape case killed himself after chase, officials say - AL.com
Man wanted in 1996 kidnapping, rape case killed himself after chase, officials say AL.com
Mississippi police make 2nd arrest in death of Black woman found hanging from tree, seek 3rd suspect
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Police in Mississippi have arrested a second man in the death of a Black…
After two Ole Miss students were found dead, police are investigating packages of kratom - NOLA.com
After two Ole Miss students were found dead, police are investigating packages of kratom NOLA.com
2 arrested in separate overnight domestic assault cases in Mobile - fox10tv.com
2 arrested in separate overnight domestic assault cases in Mobile fox10tv.com
Student files sexual assault complaint against LSU football player - wwltv.com
Student files sexual assault complaint against LSU football player wwltv.com
Mother takes the stand in trial of former ‘American Idol’ contestant accused of killing his wife - wlox.com
Mother takes the stand in trial of former ‘American Idol’ contestant accused of killing his wife wlox.com
EPD: Woman arrested after hit-and-run crash injures bicyclist - WLOX
EPD: Woman arrested after hit-and-run crash injures bicyclist WLOX
Disgraced New Orleans bartender arrested, accused of selling fentanyl, marijuana, other drugs - nola.com
Disgraced New Orleans bartender arrested, accused of selling fentanyl, marijuana, other drugs nola.com
Former JPSO lieutenant has been investigated for other conduct-related concerns - WWLTV.com
Former JPSO lieutenant has been investigated for other conduct-related concerns WWLTV.com
Family, Ben Crump react to no criminal charges in Nolan Wells case
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) — Following the release of the Jackson County grand jury’s no true bill decision and…
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools board weighs districtwide investigation - WWLTV.com
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools board weighs districtwide investigation WWLTV.com
Inspector General report on NORD flags several oversight issues - WWLTV.com
Inspector General report on NORD flags several oversight issues WWLTV.com
Grand Bay woman found guilty of two counts of child abuse
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Sept. 22, 2026 MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A…
Man dead after officer-involved shooting at Staunton Walmart -
Man dead after officer-involved shooting at Staunton Walmart WLOX
Mobile City Council approves a new city-sponsored Mardi Gras float
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The City Council voted Tuesday to spend more than $55,000 on a city-sponsored Mardi…
FAA clears Sioux City’s WITCC to train future aircraft mechanics -
FAA clears Sioux City’s WITCC to train future aircraft mechanics WLOX
AG: Greer man arrested for possessing child sex abuse material - WLOX
AG: Greer man arrested for possessing child sex abuse material WLOX
New Orleans police investigating car burglaries in Filmore area -
New Orleans police investigating car burglaries in Filmore area WDSU
New Orleans man convicted of 2023 murder of ex-girlfriend - wdsu.com
New Orleans man convicted of 2023 murder of ex-girlfriend wdsu.com
Alabama reality star looks to change state law after her arrest - AL.com
Alabama reality star looks to change state law after her arrest AL.com
Bricen Rivers pleads guilty in Harrison County to desecrating Lauren Johansen’s corpse, tampering with evidence -
Bricen Rivers pleads guilty in Harrison County to desecrating Lauren Johansen’s corpse, tampering with evidence WLOX
Man charged in head-on traffic crash that killed beloved delivery truck driver - AL.com
Man charged in head-on traffic crash that killed beloved delivery truck driver AL.com
Man kills himself after police chase ends in crash in Forestdale, officials say - AL.com
Man kills himself after police chase ends in crash in Forestdale, officials say AL.com
A deeper dive into the grand jury report in the Nolan Wells case -
A deeper dive into the grand jury report in the Nolan Wells case WLOX
1 person dead after crash in Moss Point, police say -
1 person dead after crash in Moss Point, police say WLOX
Saraland Police Department asks public to help name new victim advocate dog
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Sept. 22, 2026 SARALAND, Ala. (WKRG) — Saraland Police…
Meg Farris talks about Kenner businessman arrested for hidden cameras - WWLTV.com
Meg Farris talks about Kenner businessman arrested for hidden cameras WWLTV.com
Semmes police searching for man reported missing
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Sept. 22, 2026 SEMMES, Ala. (WKRG) — The Semmes…
10-year-old calls 911 to save overdosing mom in Jennings; suspected drug dealers arrested
Does Nolan Wells’ phone hold clues from the day he disappeared? Fa
Does Nolan Wells’ phone hold clues from the day he disappeared? Family to release the report. NOLA.com
Mobile Housing Authority employee arrested after $68,000 in unauthorized purchases, MCSO says - fox10tv.com
Mobile Housing Authority employee arrested after $68,000 in unauthorized purchases, MCSO says fox10tv.com
Jeff Davis deputy shoots armed robbery suspect who charged at him with knife, state police say
Camera found in bathroom of Kenner business leads to video voyeurism arrest -
Camera found in bathroom of Kenner business leads to video voyeurism arrest WDSU
Woman tells police ‘I’m scared I might have’ killed husband who police found dismembered in home -
Woman tells police ‘I’m scared I might have’ killed husband who police found dismembered in home WLOX
‘This is not over’: Nola
‘This is not over’: Nolan Wells’ family, Crump call for federal investigation following grand jury findings WLOX
A Mobile man charged in the shooting death of Kayla Stewart appears in court
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Sept. 22, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Wesley Moody…
Civil rights leaders push back, friend speaks out after Nolan Wells grand jury decision -
Civil rights leaders push back, friend speaks out after Nolan Wells grand jury decision WLOX
Suspects accused of attempted murder in drive-by shooting plead not guilty -
Suspects accused of attempted murder in drive-by shooting plead not guilty WLOX
Fast-food manager arrested for tying up neurodivergent employee for TikTok stunt - AL.com
Fast-food manager arrested for tying up neurodivergent employee for TikTok stunt AL.com
Alabama man convicted of wife’s 1985 murder gets new trial, judge blasts ‘junk science’ bite mark evidence - AL.com
Alabama man convicted of wife’s 1985 murder gets new trial, judge blasts ‘junk science’ bite mark evidence AL.com
Kenner business owner arrested after hidden camera found in restroom - WWLTV.com
Kenner business owner arrested after hidden camera found in restroom WWLTV.com
Wells family attorney Ben Crump reacts to grand jury findings, schedules press conference
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- Wells family attorney Ben Crump has released a statement on Facebook, saying the public…
St. Tammany parents demand change after principals' arrests for failing to report child abuse - WWLTV.com
St. Tammany parents demand change after principals' arrests for failing to report child abuse WWLTV.com
Mobile police investigate domestic incident that left 2 women hurt - fox10tv.com
Mobile police investigate domestic incident that left 2 women hurt fox10tv.com
Mobile police remind parents of downtown curfew as haunted attraction opens
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Sept. 21, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police…
EVSC discusses facility study and 2027 budget at school board meeting -
EVSC discusses facility study and 2027 budget at school board meeting WLOX
Grand jury not pursuing criminal charges in death of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells - WWLTV.com
Grand jury not pursuing criminal charges in death of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells WWLTV.com
Second deadly shooting at Mobile bar in less than a year, MPD says - fox10tv.com
Second deadly shooting at Mobile bar in less than a year, MPD says fox10tv.com
Grand jury refuses to indict in death of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells - NOLA.com
Grand jury refuses to indict in death of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells NOLA.com
Climate Week talks balance hope for clean energy against uncertainty over artificial intelligence
By SETH BORENSTEIN and JENNIFER McDERMOTT NEW YORK (AP) — As scientists calculated that Earth is getting sicker,…
Grand jury finds no foul play in death of Nolan Wells, court documents state - wlox.com
Grand jury finds no foul play in death of Nolan Wells, court documents state wlox.com
Grand Jury returns decision in Nolan Wells death investigation
The Jackson County District Attorney’s office released the redacted Grand Jury report in the Nolan Wells death investigation…
Ryan Grubb apologizes after comment about fans: ‘A blessing to be here at Alabama’ - AL.com
Ryan Grubb apologizes after comment about fans: ‘A blessing to be here at Alabama’ AL.com
Nolan Wells’ family, Crump call for federal investigation following grand jury findings -
Nolan Wells’ family, Crump call for federal investigation following grand jury findings WLOX
JPSO veteran fired after he was found drunk, asleep in vehicle, authorities said - nola.com
JPSO veteran fired after he was found drunk, asleep in vehicle, authorities said nola.com
Veteran JPSO employee arrested, accused of driving under the influence, sheriff says - WWLTV.com
Veteran JPSO employee arrested, accused of driving under the influence, sheriff says WWLTV.com
Marrero man accused of killing St
The Jets made some BAD history against the PACKERS... - WWLTV.com
The Jets made some BAD history against the PACKERS... WWLTV.com
Man arrested after domestic violence stabbing in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier police arrested a man following a domestic violence stabbing. It happened Sunday morning around…
Lightning strikes knock out communications at Frying Pan Shoals Light Station -
Lightning strikes knock out communications at Frying Pan Shoals Light Station WLOX
Native Alaskan ballots lost to postal delays - GulfLive.com
Native Alaskan ballots lost to postal delays GulfLive.com
Thirty-three year-old woman arrested for shooting in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- A 33-year-old Pascagoula woman was arrested in connection with a Friday evening shooting in Gautier.…
Marrero man accused of killing sheriff's deputy brother ruled unfit for trial - WWLTV.com
Marrero man accused of killing sheriff's deputy brother ruled unfit for trial WWLTV.com
Man accused of killing brother, A St
Man accused of killing brother, A St. John deputy, found incompetent to stand trial WDSU
Man arrested after stabbing at Gautier apartment complex leaves 1 injured -
Man arrested after stabbing at Gautier apartment complex leaves 1 injured WLOX
Vermont man guilty of attempted murder for shooting three Palestinians
The shooting in November 2023 came amid a rise in Islamophobia and antisemitism following the start of the…
Atmore traffic stop leads to cocaine trafficking arrests, police say
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Sept. 21, 2026 ATMORE, Ala. (WKRG) — Atmore Police…
Four arrested on drug charges in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is sharing details on arrests made earlier…