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FEATURED NEWS:

Forrest County man arrested on felony child abuse charges

On Feb. 25, members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, Metro Narcotics, Hattiesburg police and Forrest County deputies arrested an individual on felony child abuse charges. 

Seymour’s Career Closet at USM opening to provide professional clothes to students

As Arien Faucett, a fourth-year kinesiology doctoral student at the University of Southern Mississippi, was sorting through some of her clothes during the early days of the COVID-19 “stay at home”

Petal hires Allen Glenn as next football coach

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. 

PRCC graduates 11 CNAs

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.

Southern Miss rallies late defeat to UCONN 6-5

In the bottom of the eighth inning, Gabe Montenegro delivered a two-run double to score Southern Miss' go-ahead run.

  • Forrest County man arrested on felony child abuse charges

    By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 455 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 09:42 AM

    On Feb. 25, members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, Metro Narcotics, Hattiesburg police and Forrest County deputies arrested an individual on felony child abuse charges. 

    Jason Brady, 43, of Forrest County, was arrested at the Red Roof Inn in the 6500 block of U.S. 49.

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  • Seymour’s Career Closet at USM opening to provide professional clothes to students

    By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 687 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:11 PM

    As Arien Faucett, a fourth-year kinesiology doctoral student at the University of Southern Mississippi, was sorting through some of her clothes during the early days of the COVID-19 “stay at home” orders, she realized there were many items that she no longer needed – but might be greatly appreciated by others.

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  • Petal hires Allen Glenn as next football coach

    By Andrew Abadie and Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 3,835 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. 

    Click Here to Read More

  • PRCC graduates 11 CNAs

    By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 654 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. 

    Click Here to Read More

  • 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 > 2,796 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.

    Click Here to Read More

  • 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 > 3,291 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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  • 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 > 3,404 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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  • 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 > 1,815 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.” 

    Click Here to Read More

  • 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 > 2,887 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. 

    Click Here to Read More

  • Oak Grove defeats Terry 59-57 in OT to keep playoff run alive

    By Brandon Shields, READ MORE > 2,528 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 11:03 AM

    TERRY — Dylan Brumfield knew he had to make a play – and he did.
    Brumfield made a lay-up with eight seconds to lift Oak Grove past Terry 59-57 in overtime in the Second Round of the MHSAA Boys Class 6A Playoffs on Thursday night.

    Click Here to Read More

  • Jabar Walker (3) and Emmanuel Corley (33) celebrate scoring late in the fourth quarter in Hattiesburg's 70-54 playoff win over West Jones. Photo by Brad Crowe.

    Hattiesburg embraces underdog role as they defeat West Jones 70-54

    By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 3,326 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 11:05 AM

    SOSO – Playing on the road and in an unfriendly environment has been a role that the Hattiesburg Tigers have learned to embrace. 

    That mindset helped Hattiesburg defeat West Jones 70-54 in the second round of the 5A playoffs and back to the quarterfinals. 

    Click Here to Read More

  • Letter to the Editor: I’m proud of the Hub City’s COVID-19 response

    By Cathy Eaker, READ MORE > 578 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 01:41 PM

    From my vantage point it seems that those most affected by the events of the last year are our kids and our elders. I’m proud to say I have witnessed professionals in both groups giving it their all to make the best of the situations the COVID-19 pandemic has thrust upon us. 

    Click Here to Read More

  • Mississippi Covid-19 Update : February 26, 2021

    By Press Release - MSDH, READ MORE > 385 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 09:30 AM

    Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

     

    Click Here to Read More

  • MDE: State Board Opens Public Comment on ACT WorkKeys, Career Preparation Indicator

    By Press Release - Mississippi Department of Education, READ MORE > 517 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 09:45 AM

    Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Education:

    Click Here to Read More

  • The Legislature is approaching a critical deadline Tuesday for general bills from the other chamber to pass out of committee.

    Legislature closes in on critical deadline with bills that reform the ABC system and state income tax still alive

    By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 450 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 11:02 AM

    The Mississippi Legislature’s annual session is down to its final month and there are plenty of issues still in play, including reform of the state’s alcohol distribution system, a first step toward the elimination of the state’s income tax and several more that deal with the occupational licensing.

    Click Here to Read More

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

    By Press Release - Senators Hyde-Smith and Wicker, READ MORE > 918 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:30 PM

    Below is a press release from Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker:

    Click Here to Read More

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

    By Press Release - Senators Hyde-Smith and Wicker, READ MORE > 1,005 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:35 PM

    Below is a press release from Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker:

    Click Here to Read More

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

    By Press Release - Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, READ MORE > 710 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:38 PM

    Below is a press release from Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith:

    Click Here to Read More

  • Wicker Leads Push for Local Infrastructure

    By Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 752 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:39 PM

    Below is an opinion column from Senator Roger Wicker:

    Click Here to Read More

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

    By Brittany Brown - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 1,300 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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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 > 2,887 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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NEWS FROM HATTIESBURG:

City announces phase one of Gordon’s Creek Commons project

Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker announced today that the city has received a $1.4 million grant from… READ MORE

Regular checkups helped to save life of Hattiesburg restaurateur
Airport receives CARES money
Ready for Renaissance Fest
Learn & Support: Exploring Hattiesburg during Black History Month
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Southern Miss clinches series over Northwestern State

It was very much a turn of events for Southern Miss baseball as it won its series against… READ MORE

Three players suddenly opt to transfer from Southern Miss' softball program
Lumberton's late rally falls short, French Camp bounces Lady Panthers from playoffs
Petal hires Allen Glenn as next football coach
Ethel defeats shorthanded Lumberton from playoffs 46-44
Purvis’ Badon signs with Oklahoma Panhandle State

Pierce shines in debut as Golden Eagles fall to North Dakota 4-2

Runs were hard to come by for Southern Miss on the final day of the Black and Gold Invitational as… READ MORE

Man arrested after chase through Forrest County
PODCAST: 157 - Previewing High School Baseball, USM Baseball & Softball
Oak Grove walks off Greene County 6-5 despite error-filled opening day
Oak Grove falls to Gulfport in South State 2-1
Sumrall girls defeat Purvis to claim No. 1 seed, win Lamar County tournament

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                  IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WINSTON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE… READ MORE

Bedford Care: 22 residents, five employees currently sick with COVID-19
PODCAST: 125 - Jason Munz Interview
ABADIE: I'm all in for Korean baseball; it's better than nothing
PODCAST: 126 - The future of sports in the Pine Belt & MLB Draft, Assessing the Saints' 2020 Schedule
Team Parker stays undefeated with dominating wins over Team Bartlett

2020 Best of the Pine Belt voting underway

Voting is now underway in FestivalSouth's 2020 Best of the Pine Belt competition, presented… READ MORE

Winston County Legals 062420
Political Cartoon: Jan. 23
Bedford Care: 22 residents, five employees currently sick with COVID-19
PODCAST: 125 - Jason Munz Interview
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PETAL NEWS

More growth on Gandy

If all goes according to plan, the already-bustling Evelyn Gandy Parkway in Petal could be seeing… READ MORE

LOCAL CRIME NEWS:

Man to serve 40 years for murder of Emalee Walters of Eatonville

On Aug. 14, 2019, investigators with the Forrest County Sheriff’s Office were made aware of a… READ MORE

Hattiesburg Police Department Reports: January 8-10, 2021
Man arrested in Richton for Petal murder
Columbia man arrested with $80K worth of meth
Chicago woman for aggravated assault, firearm
Purvis man arrested for attempted rape on Longleaf Trace

OPINION:

Letter to the Editor: I’m proud of the Hub City’s COVID-19 response

From my vantage point it seems that those most affected by the events of the last year are our kids… READ MORE

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LOCAL HEALTH NEWS:

Rising virus cases, hospitalizations prompt Hattiesburg mayor to add new restriction to in-house service hours

Due to rising COVID-19 cases and related hospitalizations, Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker has issued… READ MORE

Fellowship-trained surgeon joins team at Southern Bone and Joint
Forrest General Hospital honors Nyugen with July DAISY Award
Governor will delay school opening in Forrest County; statewide mask mandate issued
Gov: Virus relief grants will aid 'Main Street, Mississippi'
PineBelt NEWS files lawsuit seeking names of long-term care facilities

LOCAL SPORTS NEWS:

Golden Eagles fail to sweep UCONN in 10-7 loss

For the third day in a row, Connecticut got the jump on Southern Miss taking a 7-0 lead heading… READ MORE

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
Petal hires Allen Glenn as next football coach
Hattiesburg embraces underdog role as they defeat West Jones 70-54

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