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Family Changes Plans for Nolan Wells’ Funeral, Event Will No Longer Be Held at Coast Convention Center
The family of Nolan Wells has decided not to hold his funeral at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center, reversing plans that had been announced earlier this week. In a statement released Tuesday, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention…
House Votes to End Clock Changes, Sends Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill to Senate
Americans may be one step closer to never having to change their clocks again. The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the Sunshine Protection Act in a decisive 308-117 vote, advancing legislation that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent…
Slidell City Council Elects Trey Brownfield as President, Leslie Denham as Vice President
The Slidell City Council has elected new leadership, choosing Trey Brownfield as Council President and Leslie Denham as Vice President. Brownfield and Denham will lead the council in their new roles as it continues to serve the residents of Slidell.
The Nolan Wells case continues to divide the country.
Update: As of July 13, the Wells family’s GoFundMe had grown to nearly $650,000, according to the Clarion Ledger. A Jackson County grand jury later declined to indict anyone in his death; see The Rabbit Hole’s later coverage. What began…
3-Year-Old Dies After Being Found Inside Hot Vehicle in Ponchatoula
A heartbreaking tragedy is under investigation after a 3-year-old child died Friday in Ponchatoula after being found inside a parked vehicle during extreme heat. According to the Ponchatoula Police Department, officers responded on July 10 to a home on Methvin…
Trump Announces Prime-Time Address on Newly Declassified Election Intelligence
Update: Trump delivered the address on July 16, 2026, presenting claims about foreign interference and election-system vulnerabilities. NPR reported that he provided no evidence of illegal voting, and Reuters noted that a U.S. intelligence assessment found no evidence China affected…
41 Men Showed Up in Just 6 Days Thinking They Were Meeting Children, Chris Hansen Says
More than 20 years after To Catch a Predator first shocked the nation, Chris Hansen says the problem is far from over. Speaking about a recent undercover operation in Florida, Hansen revealed that 41 men showed up in just six…
Peaceful Protest Planned as Nolan Wells’ Mother Urges Respect and Unity
A peaceful demonstration calling for more transparency in the investigation into the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday at the corner of Government and State Streets in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Organizers say the goal is…
Community Events Happening in Slidell This Weekend
Slidell has several community events planned this weekend. The Hugs4Kids Pediatric Patient Fashion Show will be held at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium, with doors opening at 3 p.m. for hair, makeup and nails and the fashion show beginning at 6…
St. Tammany Parish Council Approves Two Controversial North St. Tammany Rezoning Requests
Despite hours of public testimony and repeated concerns from residents, the St. Tammany Parish Council voted Thursday night to approve two controversial rezoning requests that opponents say will significantly increase residential density in North St. Tammany. The votes came after…