Nolan Wells Investigation: Nolan Wells’ family met with the Mississippi DA and civil-rights attorney Ben Crump, but left with no new answers on how the Horn Island teen died; the family continues to question the timeline and why Wells was separated from friends without his phone, as authorities say they’re still being “diligent” and no cause of death has been released. Youth Court Overhaul: Mississippi lawmakers advanced sweeping youth court reforms in a late-night special session vote, aiming to fix expired youth-record disclosure statutes, add full-time judges, and create new juvenile correctional facilities. Higher Ed Funding Shift: State leaders discussed major changes to higher education, including tying university funding to graduation rates and workforce outcomes to better match job demand. Generic Drug Price-Fixing Settlement: A multistate deal announced a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over alleged generic drug price manipulation, with consumers potentially eligible for compensation. Synagogue Arson Trial Delay: A federal judge delayed the trial of a man accused of arson at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson to October 2026. Workforce Training Push: Community college leaders backed a Jobs Promise Performance Program proposal to expand training for in-demand fields, including healthcare.