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McElhaney Plumbing celebrates 100 years at Town Square Park

To honor 100 years of McElhaney Plumbing, the McElhaney family hosted a celebration on Saturday afternoon at Town Square Park . . .

Southern Miss bullpen once again shines in series deciding 5-4 win over Troy

Southern Miss rallied all weekend, and it was fitting that it needed another one to win the series against a . . .

Governor vetoes disaster relief bill, alleges ‘possibly criminal’ changes by lawmakers

Reeves’ veto message of SB 2632 called out Senator Hob Bryan and Representative Clay Deweese for allegedly making material changes . . .

Legislation to hold landlords accountable for paying utility bills heads to governor

The bill’s author, State Rep. Shanda Yates, described the bill as a “great piece of legislation.” She said landlords not . . .

SMITH: Worth the wait

I’m a pretty confident guy. Anyone who knows me well enough can confirm this. Some may even say I’m arrogant . . .

Ethan McCraw, front man of Shakedown South, entertains the crowd at Saturday’s celebration.

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Southern Miss’ offensive struggles continue in 6-5 loss to Troy
By DIMA MIXON
Fri,03/20/26-10:00PM , 2,052 Reads
Christian Ostrander and Southern Miss baseball have a real issue, and at the moment there isn’t much of an answer for it.

The hitting over the last several games has been downright atrocious.
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Southern Miss bullpen once again shines in series deciding 5-4 win over Troy
By DIMA MIXON
Sun,03/22/26-6:37PM , 1,486 Reads
Southern Miss rallied all weekend, and it was fitting that it needed another one to win the series against a gritty Troy ball club.

The No. 12 Golden Eagles didn’t panic.
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Mobile sports betting dies again in Mississippi Senate
By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Fri,03/20/26-12:00PM , 1,322 Reads 21,959 Statewide
It is the second time this session that a mobile sports betting bill from the House has died in the Senate.

The “Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act,” which passed 100 to 11 in the House of Representatives, has died in the Senate Gaming Committee at the hands of chairman State Senator David Blount (D).
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Hattiesburg to Celebrate America’s 250th with “Swingin’ the Stars and Stripes” Concert in Midtown Green Park
By MIKE LOPINTO
Fri,03/20/26-3:15PM , 845 Reads
Kicking off Hattiesburg’s participation in the statewide celebration of America 250 Mississippi, the City of Hattiesburg will present “Swingin’ the Stars and Stripes: An All-American Night of Jazz, Soul, and Patriotism” on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 5:30–7 p.m. on the Craig Wiseman Stage in Midtown Green Park.
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SMITH: Worth the wait

I’m a pretty confident guy. Anyone who knows me well enough can confirm this. Some may even say I’m arrogant, although I don’t feel that I am. I do, however, believe if I decide to do something and put forth my best effort, I usually end up in a good spot.