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PETAL, Miss. (WHLT) – A Petal man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of sexual battery of a minor under the age of 14. Pine Belt News reported Shane Coats pled guilty to the charge on August 22, 2023. According to court documents, Coats was sentenced to […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (September 1-3) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi: Free Admission to Two Mississippi Museums – Jackson – Friday Food Truck Friday in the Park – Jackson – Friday […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
Rankin County's District 1 supervisors race is currently in a tie, while the Hinds County District 4 and 5 have a clear winner.
/PRNewswire/ -- The Forrest County Potawatomi Community has partnered with Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS and their...
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Former Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree explained the impact of Katrina in Hattiesburg. About DuPree Before becoming Hattiesburg’s mayor, DuPree served on the Hattiesburg Public School Board for five years starting in 1987. He served on the Forrest County Board of Supervisors for 10 years. He left as vice-president of the board […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader