In the latest installment of Behind the Lens, host Carolyne Heldman sits down with investigative environmental reporter Delaney Nolan to unpack a story that, while local to Iberia Parish, serves as a poignant microcosm of a much larger national struggle. At the heart of the discussion is a proposed solar farm project that was initially hailed as a golden opportunity for Louisiana’s economic and environmental landscape. With the promise of millions of dollars in tax revenue—funds that could have bolstered public schools, infrastructure, and local services—the project was envisioned as a cornerstone of the state’s transition toward renewable energy. Yet,…

The sudden and tragic death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells has left his family and the community of the Mississippi Gulf Coast reeling. After traveling to Horn Island for a Fourth of July boat trip with friends, Nolan vanished, sparking an urgent search that ended in heartbreak when his body was discovered on the beach three days later. Now, as the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department works to piece together his final hours, they are pleading with the public to step forward with any photos, videos, or firsthand accounts from that day. Investigators understand that the smallest detail—a forgotten conversation or a…