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Sumrall wins pitching duel over West Marion 2-1

SUMRALL – Sumrall and West Marion battled on the pitcher’s mound on in the Adidas tournament on Thursday night, which saw the Bobcats come out on top 2-1.

Starkville uses big run to end Oak Grove’s magical season

JACKSON – It was an uncharacteristic game that Oak Grove found itself playing on Wednesday in the 6A semifinals against Starkville. 

Purvis defeats Pascagoula 11-10 in dramatic back and forth game

PURVIS – The final at-bat of Purvis’ game against Pascagoula on Friday night was a moment that seemed to play in slow motion. 

Mississippi lost 51,000 jobs to Covid throughout 2020

The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual employment report. It was no surprise that the Covid epidemic caused a big national spike in unemployment in 2020 compared to 2019.

Petal run-rules PCS 15-3

SUMRALL – A big fourth inning helped Petal blow past Presbyterian Christian 15-3 in the Adidas tournament hosted by Sumrall on Thursday.

  • Hayden Barrett jumps for joy after Sumrall's 2-1 win over West Marion. Photos by Richard Thompson for The Pine Belt News.

    Sumrall wins pitching duel over West Marion 2-1

    By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 5,446 Reads
    On Fri, 03/05/2021 - 12:47 PM

    SUMRALL – Sumrall and West Marion battled on the pitcher’s mound on in the Adidas tournament on Thursday night, which saw the Bobcats come out on top 2-1.

    West Marion’s Jayden Duncan and Sumrall’s Levi Odom went toe to toe on the rubber as the duo combined for 18 strikeouts and allowed three hits.

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  • Dylan Brumfield goes up for a layup in Oak Grove's semifinal 64-51 loss to Starkville. Photo by Keith Warren.

    Starkville uses big run to end Oak Grove’s magical season

    By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 5,089 Reads
    On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 11:28 PM

    JACKSON – It was an uncharacteristic game that Oak Grove found itself playing on Wednesday in the 6A semifinals against Starkville. 

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  • Walker Flatt celebrates scoring the game-winning run in Purvis' 11-10 extra inning win against Pascagoula. Photos by Van Tyner for The Pine Belt News.

    Purvis defeats Pascagoula 11-10 in dramatic back and forth game

    By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 4,096 Reads
    On Sat, 03/06/2021 - 02:04 PM

    PURVIS – The final at-bat of Purvis’ game against Pascagoula on Friday night was a moment that seemed to play in slow motion. 

    The climactic ending of Purvis’ 11-10 extra-inning win came down to a bunt by an eighth-grader, Ethan Walker.

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  • Mississippi lost 51,000 jobs to Covid throughout 2020

    By Wyatt Emmerich, READ MORE > 2,714 Reads
    On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 03:16 PM

    The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual employment report. It was no surprise that the Covid epidemic caused a big national spike in unemployment in 2020 compared to 2019.

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  • Eli Counts tags out Jack Sledge at home plate. Photo by Andrew Abadie for The Pine Belt News.

    Petal run-rules PCS 15-3

    By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 2,620 Reads
    On Fri, 03/05/2021 - 12:45 PM

    SUMRALL – A big fourth inning helped Petal blow past Presbyterian Christian 15-3 in the Adidas tournament hosted by Sumrall on Thursday.

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  • Editorial: Jobs incentive reform

    READ MORE > 1,812 Reads
    On Sun, 03/07/2021 - 09:07 AM

    We commend the efforts of Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann to reform industrial recruiting incentives. Too much incentive money has been going to too few industries, which is not the best method of growing jobs.

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  • Regions names south Mississippi private wealth management advisors

    By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 711 Reads
    On Fri, 03/05/2021 - 09:28 AM

    Regions Bank on Tuesday announced Leigh Anne Cheatham and Eric Rodgers will deliver customized investment advice and financial guidance for clients of Regions Private Wealth Management in Hattiesburg and communities across South Mississippi.

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  • MEC's Virtual Legislative Scrambler - Speaker Philip Gunn

    By Press Release - MEC, READ MORE > 697 Reads
    On Fri, 03/05/2021 - 12:01 PM

    MEC recently hosted their rescheduled Legislative Scrambler featuring Speaker Philip Gunn this morning at 8:00 a.m. live from the Mississippi State Capitol.

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  • Trustmark Hosting Free Document Shredding Event on Friday

    By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 673 Reads
    On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 10:21 AM

    Hattiesburg, Mississippi - Trustmark is partnering with Shred-It, the largest document destruction provider in the world to offer complimentary, secure document destruction on Friday, March 5, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at various branches in the Hattiesburg area.

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  • Cause for Paws to benefit local rescue at Saturday event

    By Ame T. Posey, READ MORE > 655 Reads
    On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 11:15 AM

    The second annual "Cause for Paws" small business expo kicks off at 9am on Saturday, March 6 at the Petal Relay Park. The event will feature a beauty pageant, local vendors, games, raffle and pet adoption drive. Entrance is free to the public. 

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  • Mississippi Covid-19 Update : March 05, 2021

    By Press Release - MSDH, READ MORE > 649 Reads
    On Fri, 03/05/2021 - 09:29 AM

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

     

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  • Five arrested on drug charges

    By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 636 Reads
    On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 09:17 AM

    On March 5, members of Metro Narcotics, Forrest County deputies, and Hattiesburg police arrested five individuals on a variety of drug charges on Ruger Road in Forrest County. 

    The following individuals were arrested and charged in an ongoing investigation that led law enforcement officers to weapons, THC edibles, marijuana and meth.

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  • Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann

    Lieutenant Govenor Delbert Hosemann discusses the current legislative session with Stennis Press Forum

    READ MORE > 613 Reads
    On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 02:11 PM

    Lieutenant governor Delbert Hosemann discusses a wide range of subjects before the Mississippi state legislature in an hour-long forum with the Mississippi press.

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  • As Jackson residents suffer during historic water crisis, state leaders keep their distance

    By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 590 Reads
    On Fri, 03/05/2021 - 09:49 AM

    Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann is one of the most powerful residents of Jackson, where about 40,000 of his neighbors — mostly Black — are in their third week without running water after a historic winter storm froze plant equipment and burst many water pipes.

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  • House advances bill that would entangle Mississippi Archives and History board in politics

    By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 581 Reads
    On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 01:57 PM

    A bill that has angered many state historians would have the governor and lieutenant governor appoint members to the board that oversees the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, a move opponents say would politicize an agency that has remained above that fray for more than 100 years.

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  • In Cleveland, parents fear the cost of losing pre-K programs

    By Kelsey Davis Betz - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 556 Reads
    On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 03:13 PM

    When it became clear that 384 students unenrolled from the public schools here and weren’t coming back, the already underfunded district was left with a prospective $1.7 million budget shortfall.

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  • Ole Miss shoots — literally — for state’s first Division I team national crown

    By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 536 Reads
    On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 02:04 PM

    Below is a sports column from Rick Cleveland:

    Stanford has won 126 NCAA Division I team national championships, the most of all colleges and universities. UCLA has won 118. Among SEC schools, Arkansas has won the most with 47, followed by Georgia with 33.

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  • Mississippians ages 50+ now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

    By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 518 Reads
    On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 01:49 PM

    Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Thursday that eligibility for a COVID-19 vaccine is being expanded to include all Mississippians ages 50 years or older.

    Click Here to Read More

  • Mississippi Covid-19 Update : March 04, 2021

    By Press Release - MSDH, READ MORE > 431 Reads
    On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 09:13 AM

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

     

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  • Marshall Ramsey: Political History

    By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 427 Reads
    On Fri, 03/05/2021 - 11:29 AM

    Fun fact: Last year, SB 2727 dealt with wild hogs.

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Editorial: Jobs incentive reform

READ MORE > 1,812 Reads
On Sun, 03/07/2021 - 9:07 AM

We commend the efforts of Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann to reform industrial recruiting incentives. Too much incentive money has been going to too few industries, which is not the best method of growing jobs.

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Trustmark Hosting Free Document Shredding Event on Friday

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Parklets coming soon to Downtown Hattiesburg
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158 - Guest USM Track Coach Jon Stuart, HS Basketball Final Four

On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast, Southern Miss track and field coach Jon… READ MORE

Sumrall wins pitching duel over West Marion 2-1
Petal formally introduces new football coach Allen Glenn
Starkville uses big run to end Oak Grove’s magical season
Hattiesburg’s run ends as Tigers fall to Lake Cormorant in semifinals 56-51
Purvis defeats Pascagoula 11-10 in dramatic back and forth game

Oak Grove walks off Greene County 6-5 despite error-filled opening day

It wasn’t the prettiest win for Oak Grove in recent years, as the Warriors gave up seven errors in… READ MORE

Southern Mis splits season-opening doubleheader despite record-setting pitching performances
Tornados throw no-hitter as Purvis names field in Tony Farlow's honor
Southern Miss clinches series over Northwestern State
Oak Grove holds off West Harrison's third quarter rally 73-59, advances to second round
Pierce shines in debut as Golden Eagles fall to North Dakota 4-2

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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

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Cause for Paws to benefit local rescue at Saturday event

The second annual "Cause for Paws" small business expo kicks off at 9am on Saturday, March 6 at the… READ MORE

LOCAL CRIME NEWS:

Court of Appeals Decisions - March 02, 2021

Listed below are the Mississippi Court of Appeals decisions for March 02, 2021:

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

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Toast and other notes; plus, Bananas Foster French Toast Recipe

If someone were to put a contract hit out on me, it might be the easiest termination in hitman… READ MORE

New music for the week of March 4, including covers from Gillian Welch and David Rawlings
AFRICAN LITERATURE IN PERSPECTIVE: WOLE SOYINKA
Ricky Nobile: Whack-a-Mole
There's no such thing as a 'free lunch'
'Not so Great' Generation?

 

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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:

Purvis defeats Pascagoula 11-10 in dramatic back and forth game

PURVIS – The final at-bat of Purvis’ game against Pascagoula on Friday night was a moment that… READ MORE

Sumrall wins pitching duel over West Marion 2-1
Petal run-rules PCS 15-3
Ole Miss shoots — literally — for state’s first Division I team national crown
Starkville uses big run to end Oak Grove’s magical season
DiFATTA: Turkey season is upon us and I can’t wait for it

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