The Clay Edwards Show

**Mississippi Appoints First Muslim Woman as Municipal Judge | Assma Ali Sworn In – Benoit, Not Ridgeland**

Breaking news: Mississippi has appointed its first Muslim female municipal judge (and possibly its first Muslim judge period). Assma Ali, a Ridgeland-based immigration attorney, was sworn in as municipal court judge for the tiny Delta town of Benoit on August 5, 2026.

The story exploded over the weekend with viral claim...

**Clay Edwards Show with Creston Burch – Episode Description**

Big updates on the Nolan Wells case dominate this episode. Sources indicate the Wells family and Ben Crump have not turned over Nolan’s cell phone to the Jackson County DA’s office despite requests, and they have declined or ignored an invitation to sit down and review the state crime lab autopsy and toxicology reports. The toxicology is said to show h...

**Episode 1270 – FAFO Friday with Creston Berch**

It’s FAFO Friday and Clay is wearing pink on purpose.

Clay and Creston open with the long-running fight against the “Trans Kids Belong” messaging, revisiting the billboard Clay replaced years ago near Bass Pro in Pearl and reacting to Stephen A. Smith finally breaking ranks on a WNBA coach who wore the same slogan during a game against the Indiana Fever. They...

Jason Miller sits down live to talk the Crossing Dixon reunion — the first shows in 15 years (including tomorrow night at Cameron’s Garage / Cypress Point Resort with the Stevens Brothers), the old Coyote Wild days, getting signed to Broken Bow/Stony Creek, radio tours, Applebee’s gigs, why the band broke up, and whether new music is coming. Buck on production, Charlie Grant stories, set lists pulled straight from...

**Episode #1269 – The Clay Edwards Show**   with co-host Creston Birch   **Guest (Hour 2):** Jason Miller of Crossin Dixon / Jason Miller Band  

Football is almost here, the culture war is still raging, and one of Mississippi’s classic country bands is back together after 15 years.

Clay and Creston open with the dog days of summer sports talk — Kyle Shanahan’s wreck and the media overreaction,...

In this episode of The Clay Edwards Show, Clay is joined in studio by Creston Birch (30-year retired law enforcement from Clinton, Mississippi) and Tommy Tatum (calling in from Montana) for a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred discussion.

They break down the arrest of two members of the alleged “Neverland” sex trafficking ring in Jackson. Demerion Deontay Corse and Vidal Marcellus Bibbs appeared in municipal court on charges...

**The Clay Edwards Show with Creston Berch**

Clay and Creston open with the surging legal fundraiser for Nolan Wells’ targeted friends. The original $100,000 goal was obliterated in days—$120,000 already raised and climbing toward $200,000 (and beyond) so the group can retain serious counsel, including the high-powered attorney who just delivered massive wins for Donald Trump. The point is straightforward: match the oth...

**Episode #1264 – The Clay Edwards Show**

It’s an interesting time to be alive, and the pressure is on. Coordinated efforts continue to silence voices willing to talk openly about what’s happening in Jackson and beyond. After another round of account restrictions and pressure campaigns, the conversation turns to staying cancel-resistant through diversification and refusing to back down from stating facts.

The bulk...

**The Clay Edwards Show – Episode Summary**

Unfiltered talk on the current state of America, the “panicins” who suddenly regret their Trump vote, and the dangerous culture of online speculation surrounding the Nolan Wells case.

Clay opens by challenging the people who claim buyer’s remorse over Donald Trump. He runs through the record of the previous administration—open borders, catch-and-release, DEI ...

**The Truth About Why Black Boys Are Being Killed With Their White Friends**

Clay Edwards is joined by Creston Birch, a recently retired 30-year Clinton Police Department veteran, for a raw discussion sparked by a recent incident outside a Flowood Whataburger. Around 1:30 a.m., a group of mostly white teenagers included one Black teen who pointed what turned out to be a realistic toy gun at a white girl’s head. A bystander co...

**Episode #1261 – The Clay Edwards Show with Creston Berch**

More testosterone for your morning drive. Clay and Creston Berch open with steak talk (patio cuts vs. ribeye, air-fryer cubes, meal prep, and a shout-out to Grills of Mississippi for getting the pellet smoker fixed), then hit the 39th annual Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza in Pearl this weekend—kids free, adults $10 throwback pricing—while noting the c...

**Episode #1260 – The Clay Edwards Show with Creston Berch**

Clay Edwards is live on 103.9 WYAB with special guest Creston Berch, a 30-year retired police officer from Clinton, Mississippi.  

This episode digs into the continuing fallout from the Nolan Wells case—context around the Cajun Navy’s statements, Ben Crump’s claims, and why “fully clothed” suddenly became a flashpoint. Creston join...

In this hard-hitting episode of The Clay Edwards Show, Clay and guest Creston Birch break down the Nolan Wells funeral, the heavy involvement of Al Sharpton and Ben Crump, and the latest developments including the mother filing to become executor of Nolan's estate. They discuss the racial narrative being pushed, evidence presented by black conservatives like Officer Tatum, and why this case continues to expose deep divisions and gr...

In this segment of The Clay Edwards Show, Clay and guest Creston Birch go deep on the heated debate over bringing a massive hyperscale data center to Jackson’s Lake Hico site.

City leaders are quietly pursuing a potential **$5–15 billion** private investment that could generate up to **$20 million annually** for Jackson’s struggling budget. Clay makes the case that this is a generational opportunity Jackson cannot...

**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&rsqu...