Ocean Springs Real Estate: A “Taj Mahal”-inspired unfinished five-bedroom estate on nearly an acre of water frontage in Ocean Springs is back on the market for $2.5 million, up from $2 million in 2016, with AI images showing what the interior could become. Faith & Community Grief: Friends of Nolan Wells say his death has deepened their Christian faith as they continue seeking answers after his July disappearance near Horn Island. Church & Immigration Impact: Hundreds gathered in Springfield at St. John Missionary Baptist Church for Pierre Damas Bel, with family and advocates saying his death followed distress tied to an ICE ankle monitor. Music & Legacy: Leah Angela Curry Williams, a longtime soprano with the Mississippi Mass Choir, died at 61; visitation and services were held in Jackson. Local Culture & Learning: Mississippi State’s Kinesiology department is recruiting adults for a cardiovascular and fitness study, offering participants a free health report. Education & Access: Delta State University received a five-year federal grant to expand education access across the Mississippi Delta. Lifestyle Calendar: Fall events and garden happenings are rolling in, including a Fall Garden Festival at New Orleans City Park and community garden club updates.