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1. Grand Jury Declines Charges in Death of Nolan Wells, Clearing Friends

A Jackson County grand jury unanimously declined to issue criminal indictments in the July 4, 2026 death of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, who vanished during a holiday boating trip to Mississippi's Horn Island. District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath confirmed that autopsy findings ruled the manner of death consistent with drowning, finding no evidence of foul play or racial hate. The grand jury's decision exonerates Wells' friends and directly refutes widespread social media speculation and false claims that had surrounded the high-profile case.

2. Tesla Faces State Trial Over Alleged Workplace Discrimination

A major racial discrimination lawsuit against Tesla is heading to trial in California. State civil rights regulators accuse the company of permitting widespread harassment and wage disparities at its flagship plant. Tesla denies all wrongdoing and maintains that it enforces strict workplace misconduct policies.

3. Tax Rules Limit Deductions for Luxury Business Purchases

Luxury items like designer bags and eyewear rarely qualify as tax-deductible business expenses. The tax code requires deductible purchases to be ordinary, necessary, and directly tied to company operations. Proper documentation remains essential for business owners to withstand official IRS scrutiny.

4. Children's Entertainer Boosts Black-Owned Coffee Shop

Children's entertainer Ms. Rachel sparked a major business boost for a Black-owned coffee shop. She highlighted the specialty company Blended Joe after asking diverse entrepreneurs to share their businesses online. The viral social media endorsement generated thousands of new customer orders for the shop.

5. Know Our History: Issuance of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation

On September 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. The historic decree warned Confederate states that all enslaved people would be declared free on January 1, 1863. The presidential order redefined the Civil War into an explicit fight for human liberation.

 

1. Grand Jury Declines Charges in Death of Nolan Wells, Clearing Friends
A Jackson County grand jury unanimously declined to issue criminal indictments in the July 4, 2026 death of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, who vanished during a holiday boating trip to Mississippi's Horn Island. District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath confirmed that autopsy findings ruled the manner of death consistent with drowning, finding no evidence of foul play or racial hate. The grand jury's decision exonerates Wells' friends and directly refutes widespread social media speculation and false claims that had surrounded the high-profile case.
2. Tesla Faces State Trial Over Alleged Workplace Discrimination
A major racial discrimination lawsuit against Tesla is heading to trial in California. State civil rights regulators accuse the company of permitting widespread harassment and wage disparities at its flagship plant. Tesla denies all wrongdoing and maintains that it enforces strict workplace misconduct policies.
3. Tax Rules Limit Deductions for Luxury Business Purchases
Luxury items like designer bags and eyewear rarely qualify as tax-deductible business expenses. The tax code requires deductible purchases to be ordinary, necessary, and directly tied to company operations. Proper documentation remains essential for business owners to withstand official IRS scrutiny.
4. Children's Entertainer Boosts Black-Owned Coffee Shop
Children's entertainer Ms. Rachel sparked a major business boost for a Black-owned coffee shop. She highlighted the specialty company Blended Joe after asking diverse entrepreneurs to share their businesses online. The viral social media endorsement generated thousands of new customer orders for the shop.
5. Know Our History: Issuance of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation
On September 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. The historic decree warned Confederate states that all enslaved people would be declared free on January 1, 1863. The presidential order redefined the Civil War into an explicit fight for human liberation.
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From HaHa’s to Aha’s is a podcast brought to you by two industry legends, radio
veteran Sybil Wilkes and entertainment executive extraordinaire, Stephen Hill.  
Sybil and Stephen Hill met over 25 years ago when Stephen was the executive
producer for the Tom Joyner Morning show.  From there, a friendship developed
that has span decades and endured trials, triumphs and celebrations.   For the
past 22 years the two friends come together for a time to connect, share, get
checked and have fun.   During this time, they regularly have “Roundtable Table”
discussions where they openly and honestly share their lives experiences, hopes
and dreams from the previous years.  

This podcast will cover a myriad of discussions from politics, to health, to
entertainment, to love, to sex, to the orthodox and unorthodox way of thinking
and living.   Sybil and Stephen will open the discussion to celebrities, people of
interest and regular everyday people.

From HaHa&rsquo;s to Aha&rsquo;s is a podcast brought to you by two industry legends, radio veteran Sybil Wilkes and entertainment executive extraordinaire, Stephen Hill. &nbsp; Sybil and Stephen Hill met over 25 years ago when Stephen was the executive producer for the Tom Joyner Morning show. &nbsp;From there, a friendship developed that has span decades and endured trials, triumphs and celebrations. &nbsp; For the past 22 years the two friends come together for a time to connect, share, get checked and have fun. &nbsp; During this time, they regularly have &ldquo;Roundtable Table&rdquo; discussions where they openly and honestly share their lives experiences, hopes and dreams from the previous years. &nbsp;
This podcast will cover a myriad of discussions from politics, to health, to entertainment, to love, to sex, to the orthodox and unorthodox way of thinking and living. &nbsp; Sybil and Stephen will open the discussion to celebrities, people of interest and regular everyday people.

From Ha Ha's to Aha's

Reach Media, the leading African-American Network now brings you one of the most trusted voices in the African-American community—Sybil Wilkes. Here to spread knowledge and information on the subjects and topics that matter most to us, her podcast hits home and raises the conscience of our community. Sybil Wilkes gives you a clear concise breakdown of everything that you need to keep you informed and empowered!

Reach Media, the leading African-American Network now brings you one of the most trusted voices in the African-American community&mdash;Sybil Wilkes. Here to spread knowledge and information on the subjects and topics that matter most to us, her podcast hits home and raises the conscience of our community. Sybil Wilkes gives you a clear concise breakdown of everything that you need to keep you informed and&nbsp;empowered!

The Sybil Wilkes Podcast

WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER 22, 2026

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