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Ex-educator gets 15 years for sexual battery

A former Forrest County educator can avoid prison time following his guilty plea to having sex with a high school student if he complies with a detailed list of probation requirements.

The Hattiesburg American reports Brandon Hill filed a petition to enter guilty plea to a sexual battery charge last Friday in Forrest County Circuit Court. […]

Local Sports

Vicksburg coach recovering after brawl injuries

Vicksburg High School’s football coach was released from the hospital after being injured Friday, Oct. 19, trying to end a brawl.

Tavares Johnson Sr. was hurt in a fight between his team and Jackson’s Murrah High School. He was released Saturday, Oct. 20. […]