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Updated: Bill that would prevent those born as males from competing in women's sports is headed to House floor for vote

A bill that would protect biological female student athletes from having to compete against those born as males passed a crucial hurdle in the Mississippi Legislature.

Thousands of Jackson residents enter third week without running water

Thousands of residents in Jackson are still without water service two weeks after a historic winter storm slammed the state, freezing and bursting many water pipes in the capital city.

Mississippi voter ID law could be struck down by anti-medical marijuana ruling

Mississippi’s voter identification requirement could be at risk if the state Supreme Court strikes down the medical marijuana initiative approved by voters in November.

Petal’s Glenn signs with Southwest CC soccer

Petal’s Jadon Glenn will continue his soccer career as he signed with Southwest Community College on Monday.

Auditor’s Office Arrests Municipal Court Clerk in Chickasaw County

Below is a press release from the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor:

State Sen. Angela Hill, R-Picayune

Updated: Bill that would prevent those born as males from competing in women's sports is headed to House floor for vote
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 1,293 Reads
On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 04:10 PM
A bill that would protect biological female student athletes from having to compete against those born as males passed a crucial hurdle in the Mississippi Legislature.
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Thousands of Jackson residents enter third week without running water
By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 314 Reads
On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 03:20 PM
Thousands of residents in Jackson are still without water service two weeks after a historic winter storm slammed the state, freezing and bursting many water pipes in the capital city.
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Mississippi voter ID law could be struck down by anti-medical marijuana ruling
By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 281 Reads
On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 03:15 PM
Mississippi’s voter identification requirement could be at risk if the state Supreme Court strikes down the medical marijuana initiative approved by voters in November.
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Petal’s Glenn signs with Southwest CC soccer
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On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 03:05 PM
Petal’s Jadon Glenn will continue his soccer career as he signed with Southwest Community College on Monday.
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Auditor’s Office Arrests Municipal Court Clerk in Chickasaw County
By Press Release - Mississippi Office of the State Auditor, READ MORE > 271 Reads
On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 02:55 PM
Below is a press release from the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor:
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Officials announce tuition assistance, RN programs at PRCC
By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 756 Reads
On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 12:32 PM
Officials recently announced two initiatives at Pearl River Community College’s Hattiesburg campus aimed at attracting and advancing students at the school: the County Assistance Tuition Program and the LPN to RN Bridge Program.
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158 - Guest USM Track Coach Jon Stuart, HS Basketball Final Four
By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 732 Reads
On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 12:31 PM
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Southern Miss track and field coach Jon Stuart joins the show to talk about the women's program recent Conference USA Indoor Track and Field Championship win. However, Andrew first previews Oak Grove and Hattiesburg basketball's semifinal matchups.
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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : March 01, 2021
By Press Release - MSDH, READ MORE > 753 Reads
On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 09:20 AM
Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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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 > 3,571 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 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 > 2,489 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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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 > 4,091 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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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 > 4,046 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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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 > 3,229 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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‘Food that’s going to stick to your ribs’: The significance of soul food in Yalobusha County
By Brittany Brown - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 1,398 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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Wicker Leads Push for Local Infrastructure
By Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 813 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:39 PM
Below is an opinion column from Senator 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 > 758 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:38 PM
Below is a press release from Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith:
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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 > 1,052 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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Petal hires Allen Glenn as next football coach
By Andrew Abadie and Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 4,622 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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Wicker, Hyde-Smith Ask DOD to Commit to Navy Shipbuilding Requirements
By Press Release - Senators Hyde-Smith and Wicker, READ MORE > 936 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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PRCC graduates 11 CNAs
By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 684 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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State Sen. Angela Hill, R-Picayune

Updated: Bill that would prevent those born as males from competing in women's sports is headed to House floor for vote

A bill that would protect biological female student athletes from having to compete against those born as males passed a crucial hurdle in the Mississippi Legislature.

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Updated: Bill that would prevent those born as males from competing in women's sports is headed to House floor for vote

Thousands of Jackson residents enter third week without running water

Mississippi voter ID law could be struck down by anti-medical marijuana ruling

Petal’s Glenn signs with Southwest CC soccer

Auditor’s Office Arrests Municipal Court Clerk in Chickasaw County

Officials announce tuition assistance, RN programs at PRCC

158 - Guest USM Track Coach Jon Stuart, HS Basketball Final Four

Mississippi Covid-19 Update : March 01, 2021

Golden Eagles fail to sweep UCONN in 10-7 loss

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

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

Oak Grove has nine soccer players sign to collegiate level

Southern Miss rallies late defeat to UCONN 6-5

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

Wicker Leads Push for Local Infrastructure

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

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

Petal hires Allen Glenn as next football coach

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

PRCC graduates 11 CNAs

Updated: Bill that would prevent those born as males from competing in women's sports is headed to House floor for vote

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