Nolan Wells Narrative Collapses & Jackson’s Last Chance (Ep #1,257)

Nolan Wells Narrative Collapses & Jackson’s Last Chance (Ep #1,257)

From The Clay Edwards Show by Clay Edwards

July 20, 2026 · 1h 28m · Episode 3223

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Clay Edwards discusses race, crime, and Mississippi's future with guest Creston Berch, focusing on the Nolan Wells case and local issues.

**Podcast Description for Episode 1257 of The Clay Edwards Show** Clay Edwards is back with a no-holds-barred episode featuring special guest **Creston Berch** (retired Clinton Police Department veteran with 30 years on the force) for a fiery discussion on race, crime, culture, and Mississippi’s future. In this episode, Clay and Creston break down **Operation No Way** — the controversial push by some in Mississippi’s Black community to arm themselves with concealed carry permits in response to the Nolan Wells case. They examine the facts surrounding the drowning, push back hard against the “white mob hunting Black boys” narrative, and dive into sobering national crime statistics showing the massive disparity in Black-on-White versus White-on-Black violent crime. Additional highlights include:- The left’s fear of testosterone and Pete Hegseth’s new military screening policy- Jackson’s skyrocketing homicide rate and the usual summer crime surge- The heated debate over proposed data centers at Lake Hico — economic opportunity vs. conspiracy theories about water, power, cancer, and “selling out” the city- Why Mississippi needs to embrace trades, construction jobs, and real economic…

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Host: Clay Edwards

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Organizations: Clinton Police Department

Places: Mississippi, Lake Hico

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