SUMMARY: Eugene Wilson, a 62-year-old man from Canton, pled guilty to one count of gratification of lust of a minor in Madison County Circuit Court. He was sentenced to 15 years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections and will register as a sex offender upon release. The abuse was reported by the victim’s family after a recording revealed an attempted assault on May 20, 2023. The victim disclosed that the sexual abuse began when she was 12 and continued for nearly two years, with multiple incidents of inappropriate contact until December 2023.

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SUMMARY: Noxubee County deputies are seeking assistance in locating 45-year-old Eric Steven Seideman, who is wanted for grand larceny related to the theft of five cows from a farm on Airport Road near Shuqualak, Mississippi. The alleged theft occurred on November 7, 2023. Authorities encourage anyone with information about Seideman or the incident to contact the Noxubee County Sheriff’s Office at (662) 726-5133 or Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at (662) 494-0109. Tips can also be submitted via the P3 Tips app.

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SUMMARY: U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and his Democratic challenger, Ty Pinkins, discussed key issues ahead of the November 5, 2024 General Election. Wicker, in office since 2007, promotes pro-growth policies and national defense. Pinkins, a civil rights attorney and retired Army officer, focuses on service and addressing constituents’ needs. Both candidates shared insights on FEMA’s hurricane response, the economy, immigration, and healthcare during their interviews with WJTV 12 News. Viewers can catch the one-on-one discussions airing on October 14 at 6:00 p.m. CT.

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