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Magnolia Mornings: February 24, 2026

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House Education Committee kills all but two Senate education bills
By JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,02/19/26-9:48AM , 178 Reads 3,106 Statewide
Neither of the bills dealt with education freedom. The House Education Chairman said he expected Wednesday’s committee meeting to be the last for this session but “that’s subject to change.”
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Bricen Rivers (front) sits with public defender John Helmert (behind), who has since been removed from the case, at the change of venue hearing in January of 2026.

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Rivers murder trial delayed until October
By AMANDA D. LEE
Thu,02/19/26-12:05PM , 287 Reads
The murder trial of Bricen Rivers, the man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Lauren Johansen in July of 2024, has now been set to take place beginning in October of 2026. After being indicted in February of 2025, the original trial was set for June of 2025.
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Magnolia Mornings: February 24, 2026
By MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE STAFF
Tue,02/24/26-12:58PM , 201 Reads 1,498 Statewide
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Homeschool Days at the Hattiesburg Zoo - Every First Tuesday of the Month – 2026 Programming to Focus on Animal Habitats
By LISA S. CONN
Sat,02/21/26-4:57PM , 391 Reads
What: Homeschool Days at the Hattiesburg Zoo

This year’s programming will focus on animal habitats.

When: Tuesday, March 3rd (Mountains)

Tuesday, April 7th (Forests)

Tuesday, May 5th (Deserts)
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Bill that would help cover costs for learning skilled trades lands bipartisan support

Senate Bill 2522 would create a program to help cover tuition and books for students seeking to earn an associate degree or credential that could lead to in-demand careers.