SUMMARY: Two anglers from Mississippi's Gulf Coast set state records for saltwater fishing. Nathan Bosarge from Biloxi caught a 23-pound, 3.2-ounce Golden Tilefish on May 20, surpassing the 2021 record by Dustin Conway. Mark Kleinpeter from Gautier set the record for Permit with an 11-pound, 11.2-ounce fish using a spear on May 29, breaking Sean Cook's 2020 record. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has certified both records. Stay informed with Mississippi's news by subscribing to their free newsletter.

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SUMMARY: A 19-year-old Mississippian, Dawton Gage Whatley of Walls, has pled guilty to second-degree murder. He admitted to fatally shooting Lemetrius Hollins, whom he previously lived with and who had served as his guardian and mentor. The incident occurred in February, with Hollins' body discovered by Madison police during a welfare check. Whatley, already in custody in Washington County for unrelated charges, confessed to the crime. He was subsequently transported to Madison County and charged with murder. Whatley was indicted on June 7, pled guilty on June 24, and is scheduled for sentencing on July 16.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Petrified Forest, located in Flora near Jackson, is a unique national forest in the southeastern U.S., presenting a natural history of Mississippi. Discovered in the mid-1800s, it opened to the public in 1963 under Bob and Shirl Schabilion. Formed around 36 million years ago through natural processes like flooding and glacial movements, the petrified logs are remnants of ancient trees, once over 100 feet tall. Visitors can explore the nature trail, view exhibits in the Earth Science Museum, try gem mining, or camp at the site. The forest also features a new pavilion for events and a gift shop with souvenirs.

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