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Forrest County man arrested on felony child abuse charges

On Feb. 25, members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, Metro Narcotics, Hattiesburg police and Forrest County deputies arrested an individual on felony child abuse charges.

Seymour’s Career Closet at USM opening to provide professional clothes to students

As Arien Faucett, a fourth-year kinesiology doctoral student at the University of Southern Mississippi, was sorting through some of her clothes during the early days of the COVID-19 “stay at home”

Petal hires Allen Glenn as next football coach

Petal High School has hired Allen Glenn as the school’s next head football coach.

Glenn takes over the program after Marcus Boyles announced his retirement.

PRCC graduates 11 CNAs

HATTIESBURG - Pearl River Community College graduated 11 on Friday, Feb 26, from its Certified Nurse Aide course at the Lowery Woodall Advanced Technology Center in Hattiesburg.

Southern Miss rallies late defeat to UCONN 6-5

In the bottom of the eighth inning, Gabe Montenegro delivered a two-run double to score Southern Miss' go-ahead run.

Forrest County man arrested on felony child abuse charges
By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 455 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 09:42 AM
On Feb. 25, members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, Metro Narcotics, Hattiesburg police and Forrest County deputies arrested an individual on felony child abuse charges.

Jason Brady, 43, of Forrest County, was arrested at the Red Roof Inn in the 6500 block of U.S. 49.
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Seymour’s Career Closet at USM opening to provide professional clothes to students
By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 687 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:11 PM
As Arien Faucett, a fourth-year kinesiology doctoral student at the University of Southern Mississippi, was sorting through some of her clothes during the early days of the COVID-19 “stay at home” orders, she realized there were many items that she no longer needed – but might be greatly appreciated by others.
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Petal hires Allen Glenn as next football coach
By Andrew Abadie and Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 3,835 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:31 PM
Petal High School has hired Allen Glenn as the school’s next head football coach.

Glenn takes over the program after Marcus Boyles announced his retirement.
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PRCC graduates 11 CNAs
By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 654 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:14 PM
HATTIESBURG - Pearl River Community College graduated 11 on Friday, Feb 26, from its Certified Nurse Aide course at the Lowery Woodall Advanced Technology Center in Hattiesburg. Adison King serves as the program instructor.
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Hunter Stanley struck out nine batters against UCONN, which brings the Golden Eagle pitching staff strikeout total to 70. Photo by Andrew Abadie for The Pine Belt News.

Southern Miss rallies late defeat to UCONN 6-5
By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 2,796 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 08:20 PM
In the bottom of the eighth inning, Gabe Montenegro delivered a two-run double to score Southern Miss' go-ahead run.
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The Oak Grove boys' soccer team had seven player while the girls' program had two sign to play at the collegiate level. Photo by Andrew Abadie for the Pine Belt News.

Oak Grove has nine soccer players sign to collegiate level
By Andrew Abadie , READ MORE > 3,291 Reads
On Sat, 02/27/2021 - 12:31 PM
Oak Grove had nine players from its soccer programs sign to play at the collegiate level on Wednesday.

The boys' team had seven players sign which is the most ever in the program's history.
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Southern Miss' Christopher Sargent watches his 3-run home run in the third inning. Sargent homered twice in the Golden Eagles 7-6 win over UConn. Photo by Pat Causey for The Pine Belt News.

Sargent homers twice while Ramsey delivers again as Golden Eagles hold off UConn’s late rally 7-6
By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 3,404 Reads
On Sat, 02/27/2021 - 09:04 PM
Southern Miss closer Garrett Ramsey did it again. For the second day in a row, Ramsey halted Connecticut’s late effort to clinch the series for the Golden Eagles with a 7-6 win.
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Oak Grove coach LaRon Brumfield and Jay Barnes embrace as the score goes final against Gulfport. Photos by Joe Harper for The Pine Belt News.

Oak Grove defeats Gulfport 55-40, heads to Big House for first-ever trip
By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 1,815 Reads
On Sun, 02/28/2021 - 11:11 AM
Oak Grove coach Laron Brumfield’s message to his team was simple.

“We just told the kids to go out there and relax, and there was no pressure,” Brumfield said. “If we go out and play as hard as we can play and leave it all out on the court. Play all 32 minutes plus tax. Then I think we could be successful.”
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Starter Walker Powell allowed six runs off six hits in Southern Miss' 10-7 loss to UCONN. Photos by Sean Smith for The Pine Belt News.

Golden Eagles fail to sweep UCONN in 10-7 loss
By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 2,887 Reads
On Sun, 02/28/2021 - 03:24 PM
For the third day in a row, Connecticut got the jump on Southern Miss taking a 7-0 lead heading into the sixth inning. While the Golden Eagles managed to battle back, the deficit was too much to overcome as Southern Miss failed to sweep UCONN with a 10-7 loss on Sunday.
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Oak Grove defeats Terry 59-57 in OT to keep playoff run alive
By Brandon Shields, READ MORE > 2,528 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 11:03 AM
TERRY — Dylan Brumfield knew he had to make a play – and he did.
Brumfield made a lay-up with eight seconds to lift Oak Grove past Terry 59-57 in overtime in the Second Round of the MHSAA Boys Class 6A Playoffs on Thursday night.
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Jabar Walker (3) and Emmanuel Corley (33) celebrate scoring late in the fourth quarter in Hattiesburg's 70-54 playoff win over West Jones. Photo by Brad Crowe.

Hattiesburg embraces underdog role as they defeat West Jones 70-54
By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 3,326 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 11:05 AM
SOSO – Playing on the road and in an unfriendly environment has been a role that the Hattiesburg Tigers have learned to embrace.

That mindset helped Hattiesburg defeat West Jones 70-54 in the second round of the 5A playoffs and back to the quarterfinals.
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Letter to the Editor: I’m proud of the Hub City’s COVID-19 response
By Cathy Eaker, READ MORE > 578 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 01:41 PM
From my vantage point it seems that those most affected by the events of the last year are our kids and our elders. I’m proud to say I have witnessed professionals in both groups giving it their all to make the best of the situations the COVID-19 pandemic has thrust upon us.
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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : February 26, 2021
By Press Release - MSDH, READ MORE > 385 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 09:30 AM
Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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MDE: State Board Opens Public Comment on ACT WorkKeys, Career Preparation Indicator
By Press Release - Mississippi Department of Education, READ MORE > 517 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 09:45 AM
Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Education:
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The Legislature is approaching a critical deadline Tuesday for general bills from the other chamber to pass out of committee.

Legislature closes in on critical deadline with bills that reform the ABC system and state income tax still alive
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 450 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 11:02 AM
The Mississippi Legislature’s annual session is down to its final month and there are plenty of issues still in play, including reform of the state’s alcohol distribution system, a first step toward the elimination of the state’s income tax and several more that deal with the occupational licensing.
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Wicker, Hyde-Smith Ask DOD to Commit to Navy Shipbuilding Requirements
By Press Release - Senators Hyde-Smith and Wicker, READ MORE > 918 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:30 PM
Below is a press release from Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker:
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Wicker, Hyde-Smith & Guest Announce $5.26 Million for Rural Health, Education Projects
By Press Release - Senators Hyde-Smith and Wicker, READ MORE > 1,005 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:35 PM
Below is a press release from Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker:
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Hyde-Smith, Colleagues Introduce ‘Save Democracy Act’ to Restore Confidence in Elections
By Press Release - Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, READ MORE > 710 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:38 PM
Below is a press release from Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith:
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Wicker Leads Push for Local Infrastructure
By Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 752 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:39 PM
Below is an opinion column from Senator Roger Wicker:
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‘Food that’s going to stick to your ribs’: The significance of soul food in Yalobusha County
By Brittany Brown - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 1,300 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 04:05 PM
Marie Gaston still remembers all the food her parents cooked when she was growing up. The aromas of fried chicken, green beans, cabbage, candied yams and fried potatoes often floated from the kitchen. Gaston said her parents cooked full meals like this nearly every day.
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Starter Walker Powell allowed six runs off six hits in Southern Miss' 10-7 loss to UCONN. Photos by Sean Smith for The Pine Belt News.

Golden Eagles fail to sweep UCONN in 10-7 loss

For the third day in a row, Connecticut got the jump on Southern Miss taking a 7-0 lead heading into the sixth inning. While the Golden Eagles managed to battle back, the deficit was too much to overcome as Southern Miss failed to sweep UCONN with a 10-7 loss on Sunday.

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Forrest County man arrested on felony child abuse charges

Seymour’s Career Closet at USM opening to provide professional clothes to students

Petal hires Allen Glenn as next football coach

PRCC graduates 11 CNAs

Southern Miss rallies late defeat to UCONN 6-5

Oak Grove has nine soccer players sign to collegiate level

Sargent homers twice while Ramsey delivers again as Golden Eagles hold off UConn’s late rally 7-6

Oak Grove defeats Gulfport 55-40, heads to Big House for first-ever trip

Golden Eagles fail to sweep UCONN in 10-7 loss

Oak Grove defeats Terry 59-57 in OT to keep playoff run alive

Hattiesburg embraces underdog role as they defeat West Jones 70-54

Letter to the Editor: I’m proud of the Hub City’s COVID-19 response

Mississippi Covid-19 Update : February 26, 2021

MDE: State Board Opens Public Comment on ACT WorkKeys, Career Preparation Indicator

Legislature closes in on critical deadline with bills that reform the ABC system and state income tax still alive

Wicker, Hyde-Smith Ask DOD to Commit to Navy Shipbuilding Requirements

Wicker, Hyde-Smith & Guest Announce $5.26 Million for Rural Health, Education Projects

Hyde-Smith, Colleagues Introduce ‘Save Democracy Act’ to Restore Confidence in Elections

Wicker Leads Push for Local Infrastructure

‘Food that’s going to stick to your ribs’: The significance of soul food in Yalobusha County

Golden Eagles fail to sweep UCONN in 10-7 loss

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