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Senate removes steering prohibition from PBM reform bill

State Senator Rita Parks said concessions were made to ensure the regulation of PBMs stays with the Board of Pharmacy . . .

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 . . .

Screamin’ Eagles Guitar Festival Returns to the Hub City

The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music is excited to announce the 2026 Screamin’ Eagles Guitar Festival on Saturday . . .

Experience Sheep to Shawl at Waller Craft Center

The event is the culmination of a month-long exhibit by the Chimneyville Weavers and Spinners Guild. The organization is celebrating . . .

The bridges of Forrest County

The Pine Belt's two rivers, the Bouie and Leaf, meander their way through the fertile pine forests of south Mississippi . . .

Elijah Jones is a proud Hattiesburg native who enjoys writing. Email him at edjhubtown@aol.com.

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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 , 1,730 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
By STAFF REPORTS
Thu,03/12/26-8:05AM , 1,328 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 , 1,043 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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Iconic Ballet Swan Lake Glides into Hattiesburg’s Historic Saenger Theater – Part of World Ballet Company’s 2025-2026 National Tour Performance
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Wed,03/11/26-11:33AM , 926 Reads
The Iconic Ballet Swan Lake Glides into Hattiesburg’s Historic Saenger Theater as part of World Ballet Company’s 2025–2026 National Tour Performance on March 21 at 7:00 pm.
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Alena Crear, 5, looks around as state leaders speak during a press conference on affordable child care and tax relief for family necessities Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at the Capitol in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

Senate approves funding for Mississippi’s child care crisis. Will it survive the House?

Advocates say state leaders must address Mississippi’s 11-month child care crisis but warn the $15 million would only alleviate a fraction of roughly 20,000 households on a waitlist.