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The Pine Belt News Podcast: Episode 7 - October 23, 2020

In episode 7 of The Pine Belt News Podcast, we talk about the dismissal of UpDown Trampoline Park's lawsuit against Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker and the city, the addition of a limited mask mandat

Losses, struggles build values for Avalon family

Pearl River Community College’s baseball coach Michael Avalon has always preached to his players that baseball can often be like the game of life.

Zoo Boo starts Friday

The sights and frights of Halloween are on their way back to the Hattiesburg Zoo with Zoo Boo 2020, a family-friendly event featuring animals, attractions, food and other events.

Forrest supervisors consider updating election systems

Bill Lowe of Election Systems & Software addressed the Forrest County Board of Supervisors at their regular meeting on Oct.

Politcal Cartoon for October 22

Oak Grove's Jaquerrius Gray breaks out a touchdown in the Warriors' win over Terry. Photo by Pat Causey for the Pine Belt News.

Oak Grove ready to take on stout Brandon defense
By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 1,098 Reads
On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 02:59 PM
In the past several years, Oak Grove and Brandon have put together some memorable high stakes games.
Campbell Road bridge to close because of unsafe conditions
By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 832 Reads
On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 02:47 PM
The bridge on Campbell Loop between Broadacres Drive and Frontage Road will be closed beginning Oct. 22 because of unsafe conditions that were discovered by city crews while responding to a motorist’s call of concern.
Trampoline park’s suit against city dismissed
By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 1,005 Reads
On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 02:22 PM
A federal judge has dismissed the case of a Hattiesburg trampoline park whose owner filed suit against the City of Hattiesburg after being made to temporarily close the business because of the COVID-19 epidemic.
PODCAST: 143 - Southern Miss Football Deals With COVID-19 , High School Football Matchups
By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 1,080 Reads
On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 01:19 PM
On this week's episode of The PineBeltSPORTS podcast, Andrew talks about how Southern Miss football has dealt with COVID-19 and having interim coach Scotty Walden test positive. Later in the show, Andrew previews the key high school football matchups.
Garrett Barger completes a catch against Northwest Rankin. Photo by Jesse Johnson for The Pine Belt News.

Petal needing to win out region schedule to secure playoff spot
By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 1,145 Reads
On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 12:45 PM
With Petal’s loss last week to Northwest Rankin, the Panthers find themselves needing to win out the rest of the season to clinch a playoff spot for a 13th straight playoff berth.
Lamar Co. middle and high schools go to hybrid schedule amidst rising COVID-19 cases
By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 1,048 Reads
On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 12:18 PM
Because of rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in middle and high schools throughout the Lamar County School District – which district officials attribute mostly to out-of-school activity – grades 6 through 12 will transition to an A/B hybrid schedule beginning Oct. 26 and continuing until at least Nov. 20.
McCullum named Petal Education Foundation’s Champion of the Year
By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 938 Reads
On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 11:45 AM
Anthony McCullum has spent nearly a lifetime in service to the Petal community, whether that be through coaching or sponsoring youth sports, mentoring children, serving with various local organizations or contributing to scholarships.
Hattiesburg faces must win against underrated Long Beach
By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 1,081 Reads
On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 10:51 AM
Hattiesburg picked up a needed win over Pearl River Central last week.
MMA Supporting 'In God We Trust' Flag
READ MORE > 1,608 Reads
On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 08:47 PM
The Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) released a statement in support of the 'In God We Trust' flag. The flag needs a majority of votes on November 3rd to become the new state flag of Mississippi.

Here is MMA's statement:
Zoo Boo starts Friday
By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 508 Reads
On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 06:13 PM
The sights and frights of Halloween are on their way back to the Hattiesburg Zoo with Zoo Boo 2020, a family-friendly event featuring animals, attractions, food and other events.
Zoo Boo will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 23-30 at the zoo, with ticket prices set at $10 per person.
Costumes are strongly encouraged.

Two individuals arrested in connection with shooting at Nostalgia Lounge

Two Hub City men have been arrested in connection with the Oct. 18 shooting that occurred behind Nostalgia Lounge on Front Street in downtown Hattiesburg.

Ryan Moore, public information officer with the Hattiesburg Police Department, said 21-year-old Lacedrick Perryman has been charged with three counts of shooting into a dwelling and three counts of shooting into a motor vehicle. Jamarquis Tate, 22, has been charged with the same offenses.

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