Nolan Wells Investigation: Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves addressed the death probe of Horn Island teen Nolan Wells, saying he has not seen facts suggesting foul play but that authorities will “do what’s necessary” if they find it; Wells’ family and civil-rights attorney Ben Crump met with Jackson County DA Angel Myers McIlrath, with Crump saying the case will be turned over to a grand jury once the investigation is complete and that cellphone contents will be jointly inspected after family claims Snapchat messages were wiped. Youth Court Reform: Mississippi lawmakers advanced sweeping youth court changes in a special session, aiming to fix expired youth-record disclosure rules, install full-time judges, and create new juvenile correctional facilities. Data Centers Debate: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin criticized a statewide data center moratorium as a “cop out,” urging communities to weigh impacts on power bills, grid reliability, and water use. Housing & Foreclosures: A national report says foreclosure filings rose in the first half of 2026, while another study highlights worsening home affordability for first-time buyers in Florida. Workforce & Local Industry: Bollinger Shipyards opened a Gulfport training center with bootcamp-style classes for marine trades, and Mississippi lawmakers discussed higher-ed funding tied to graduation and workforce outcomes. Sports: Ole Miss welcomed softball transfer Lexie Hames, and Campbellsville promoted Trey Henderson to head coach of women’s soccer.