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Southern Miss School of Music Senior Named 2026 Presser Undergraduate Scholar

Bonnie Littlejohn, a senior undergraduate music major at The University of Southern Mississippi, has been named the 2026 Presser Undergraduate . . .

We must invest in youngest minds

As a long time Mississippian and a business owner who’s seen firsthand how a strong community lifts us all, I . . .

Eller declares victory in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District GOP Primary

The latest reporting shows Eller up 50.9% with a margin of 440 votes. His campaign said Friday that it is . . .

MISSILES OVER IRAN

According to President Trump, it’s going to be up to the U. S. Navy to keep the sea lanes open . . .

Governor Reeves doesn’t rule out special session to tackle teacher pay raise, expanded education freedom

The governor did add that there is still time in the session to get those things done, saying that nothing . . .

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Stockman walks off Ole Miss in the bottom of ninth in Magnolia State pitching duel
By DIMA MIXON
Tue,03/10/26-10:10PM , 1,485 Reads
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William Carey men’s and women’s basketball set to compete in NAIA Tournament
By DIMA MIXON
Thu,03/12/26-12:50PM , 1,475 Reads
Two teams, two incredible seasons and now two chances to make a run on the national stage.

Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams at William Carey University are headed across the country to compete in the NAIA National Tournament this week after strong seasons in the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC).
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Jail dockets for Forrest and Lamar counties are provided to the Pine Belt News as a public records service. Arrest records are current for the week prior to publication.

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Jail Docket for the week of March 12, 2026
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Thu,03/12/26-8:05AM , 955 Reads
Hattiesburg Police:

Deboriouse Badon- disorderly conduct (failure to comply with commands of law enforcement)

Jacob James Bourne- DUI (first offense)

Stanley Warren Bridges, II- probation violation
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The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) launches a Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) as apart of a joint ballistic missile defense exercise.

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MISSILES OVER IRAN
By BENNY HORNSBY
Thu,03/12/26-11:59AM , 983 Reads
According to President Trump, it’s going to be up to the U. S. Navy to keep the sea lanes open and the oil tankers steaming freely through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Speaker says House will review Senate PBM changes “through the lens of seeking relief for independent pharmacists”

Speaker Jason White said the House’s initial concern is the removal of the anti-steering language, which has long been requested by independent pharmacists.