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bulls, bands and barrels RETURNS TO MULTIPURPOSE CENTER

For the seventh year in a row, the Forrest County Multipurpose Center will offer Pine Belt residents music, barrel racing and other rodeo-style events with Bulls, Bands and Barrels, which will make

Petal High teacher recognized as state Teacher of the Year

Ben Austin credits his high school history teacher, Casey Herring, for his passion in education – including being Austin’s role model, giving him a sense of urgency for the profession by encouragin

Political Cartoon for July 30

Lamar Co. makes changes to school returns, including delaying start of school

The Lamar County School District has made some significant changes to its previously-approved return-to-school plan, including stricter mask mandates and delaying the start of school.

Lamar County now under mandatory mask order

Governor Tate Reeves has added Lamar County – along with five additional counties – to the more than 20 thr

Governor will delay school opening in Forrest County; statewide mask mandate issued
By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 3761 Reads
On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 03:56 PM
In a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Tate Reeves labeled several Mississippi counties – including Forrest – as COVID-19 hotspots, and he said he would sign an executive order to delay the opening of schools for grades 7-12 in those areas.
Two suspects arrested in Getaway Lane murder
By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 921 Reads
On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 02:08 PM
Petal to rely on Cherry and Harris’ leadership, experience for upcoming season
By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 994 Reads
On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 10:48 AM
Despite coming off a successful year, Petal will have to reload for the 2020 season.

However, Petal does return essential experience in Micah Cherry and Jonathan Harris, who both started on offense and defense.

According to Petal coach Marcus Boyles, the team will rely on both their leadership and experience.
Possible name choices for the Hattiesburg Zoo’s new female zebra are Nyaka (girl), Tasia (resurrection) and Aroha (love). Fans of the zoo can go to the organization’s Facebook page to vote on the names, and voting will close Monday, according to zoo officials. The two juvenile plains zebras recently arrived at the zoo in its African Veldt exhibit.

Public invited to help choose names for zoo's new zebras
By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 805 Reads
On Tue, 08/04/2020 - 09:56 AM
Officials from the Hattiesburg Zoo are asking the public for its help with naming its two newest additions: two juvenile plains zebras that just recently arrived at the zoo’s African Veldt exhibit.
Lumberton football’s Jessie and Toney unknown gems of Panthers’ backfield
By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 1928 Reads
On Mon, 08/03/2020 - 12:24 PM
In the last few seasons, when one thinks of Lumberton football, the name of running back Robert Henry immediately comes to mind.

That’s understandable given that the senior running back has rushed for over 5,200 yards in the last three years and last year alone was responsible for over 2,000 yards of offense.
Dr. Olga Mavrodi conducts an analysis of COVID-19 tests at the University of Southern Mississippi’s Accelerator Lab in the Center for Molecular and Cellular Biosciences. These tests produce results within 24 hours.

Southern Miss lab produces quick turnaround for COVID tests
By Margaret Ann MaCloud, READ MORE > 2421 Reads
On Mon, 08/03/2020 - 09:56 AM
A professor in the School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences at the University of Southern Mississippi is using his expertise in infectious diseases and cell and molecular biology to ensure COVID-19 tests conducted at USM’s Moffitt Health Center will produce results within 24 hours.
One man injured in Rawls Avenue shooting
By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 3495 Reads
On Sat, 08/01/2020 - 08:04 PM
Hattiesburg police are searching for a suspect involved in a shooting on Rawls Avenue that left a man in the hospital with injuries.
Hattiesburg judge to preside over trial for capital murder of two police
By Associated Press, READ MORE > 2949 Reads
On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 02:52 PM
Lewis transfers to Delta State
By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 4232 Reads
On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 01:12 PM
Delta State University announced the signing of The University of Southern Mississippi transfer Josh Lewis.
PCS basketball players advance careers
By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 4055 Reads
On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 01:10 PM
Two of Presbyterian Christian School’s most recent decorated basketball players signed their National Letters of Intent to play college basketball on Thursday.

Governor will delay school opening in Forrest County; statewide mask mandate issued

In a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Tate Reeves labeled several Mississippi counties – including Forrest – as COVID-19 hotspots, and he said he would sign an executive order to delay the opening of schools for grades 7-12 in those areas.

Reeves – who also announced a statewide mask mandate at the press conference – said he was largely deferring to local school leaders and their virus plans, but he planned to delay the start of the academic year in Bolivar, Coahoma, Forrest, George, Hinds, Panola, Sunflower and Washington counties until Aug. 17.

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