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Pine Belt receives millions in Paycheck Protection Program loans

The Paycheck Protection Program, a federal loan program established to keep small businesses afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, awarded millions of dollars in emergency funds to

Flights from area airport to Houston now offered

As of July 1, travelers can now fly from the Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport directly to Houston, Texas, and the new offering is off to a brisk start, airport officials told the Forrest County

Hattiesburg councilwoman proposes renaming streets, moving monuments

Ward 2 Councilwoman Deborah Delgado has officially suggested to Hattiesburg City Council the removal or renaming of certain monuments and streets throughout the city that are named after individual

Possible Petal sales tax increase pushed back

The proposed 2 percent sales tax increase at Petal restaurants that would have brought approximately $480,000 in annual growth revenue for the city will have to wait at least until the next session

Political Cartoon for July 9

Hattiesburg women arrested for drive-by shooting

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 1592 Reads
On Fri, 07/10/2020 - 05:09 PM

Two Hattiesburg women have been arrested for their involvement in a drive-by shooting on McCall Street in Hattiesburg.

Wade Walters pleads guilty to two new charges in ‘cream scheme’

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 630 Reads
On Fri, 07/10/2020 - 03:32 PM

The Hattiesburg businessman who was indicted for fraudulently taking government funds through TRICARE, the government’s health benefits program for veterans, plead guilty last week to two new charges that were not on his initial indictment.

Petal Senior Center to reopen soon

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 518 Reads
On Fri, 07/10/2020 - 02:00 PM

The Petal Senior Center will reopen for the first time since March after temporarily closing its doors because of the threat caused by COVID-19, although that opening date is pending some cleaning and disinfecting measures.

Venture Church partners with foodservice distributor to feed local families

By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 783 Reads
On Fri, 07/10/2020 - 09:42 AM

Venture Church, in partnership with Merchants Foodservice, will distribute 500 free food boxes this weekend to help offset economic hardships felt by local families as a result of this year’s global pandemic.

Downtown Hattiesburg Farmer's Market Returns to Town Square Park

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 2194 Reads
On Thu, 07/09/2020 - 10:36 AM

City proposes police review board made up of Hub City residents

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 2891 Reads
On Wed, 07/08/2020 - 05:42 PM

In the midst of renewed conversations about law enforcement and its relationship with the community – particularly following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and subsequent protests – Hattiesburg officials have pondered ways to take advantages of op

Petal will get state bond funds for sportsplex improvements

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 559 Reads
On Wed, 07/08/2020 - 04:33 PM

A bond bill passed last week by the Mississippi Legislature that includes $86 million in funding for capital projects at state universities, $79 million in funding for capital projects involving state agencies and $25 million for projects at the state’s community colleges will also provide $600,000 for improvements at the Robert E.

Lamar supervisors discuss vacant election commissioner position

By Haskel Burns , READ MORE > 479 Reads
On Wed, 07/08/2020 - 04:26 PM

With the recent death of the current Lamar County District 1 election commissioner, the Lamar County Board of Supervisors is looking through a list of possible interim candidates after declaring the position vacant at Monday’s board meeting.

Lamar County furls former state flag

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 886 Reads
On Wed, 07/08/2020 - 04:18 PM

Following shortly behind Forrest County – which removed the state flag of Mississippi from its properties as soon as the Mississippi Legislature struck down its official status last week – Lamar County on July 1 removed the banner from the chancery court and circuit court buildings along with the tax office and the chancery board room.

Duck Derby will benefit Hinton Park playground

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 477 Reads
On Wed, 07/08/2020 - 04:14 PM

Last year’s inaugural Duck Derby race “adopted out” more than 1,600 rubber ducks, bringing in approximately $16,000 to help Petal Excel By 5 build an infant and toddler playground at Hinton Park in Petal.

Hattiesburg women arrested for drive-by shooting

Two Hattiesburg women have been arrested for their involvement in a drive-by shooting on McCall Street in Hattiesburg.

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