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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

Lamar Co. middle and high schools go to hybrid schedule amidst rising COVID-19 cases
By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 1,478 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 > 1,500 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 > 1,387 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
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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 > 759 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.
Mayor recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 518 Reads
On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 06:08 PM
Every October, individuals and groups around the United States take part in Domestic Violence Awareness Month with the aim of uniting advocates across the country in their efforts to end domestic violence.
Forrest supervisors consider updating election systems
By Ame T. Posey, READ MORE > 774 Reads
On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 06:02 PM
Bill Lowe of Election Systems & Software addressed the Forrest County Board of Supervisors at their regular meeting on Oct. 19 with a proposal for new voting equipment already adopted by 14 other Mississippi counties.
Obituaries for week of October 22
By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 216 Reads
On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 05:58 PM
Melvin Boone, 76, of Purvis died Oct. 15, 2020. Burial is in Rock Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Sumrall, and Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Martha Allen- Executive Director of Extra Table, Justin Esser- co-owner of CHOW Purchasing, Sparkman Walker- Stokes Distributing, Jerome Brown- The First, ANBA, Michael Duncan- co-owner of CHOW Purchasing, Robert St. John- founder of Extra Table, Rhonda Hayden- Director of Development with Extra Table, Forrest Floyd- Warehouse Manager for CHOW Logistics

Extra Table starts The Box Project to help feed Mississippians
By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 433 Reads
On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 05:54 PM
While looking at their various measures to feed hungry Mississippians during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials from Extra Table – a Hattiesburg nonprofit organization that works with a variety of food distributors and brokers to provide nutritious meals to food pantries across the state – stepped back to evaluate what else they could do to furthe
Parents protest end of virtual learning option for Lamar elementary students
By Ame T. Posey, READ MORE > 760 Reads
On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 05:51 PM
The Lamar County School District Board of Trustees has received both support and criticism of their Sept. 30 decision to end the virtual learning option for Pre-K to fifth grade students without a certified medical excuse.

Shop Petal First set for Nov. 19-21

For 18 years, officials from the Petal Area Chamber of Commerce have partnered with retailers throughout the Friendly City to host Shop Petal First, a multi-day shopping event designed to offer shoppers savings, bolster the city’s retail sectors and keep tax dollars in Petal.

This year’s event will be held for three days – Nov. 19, 20 and 21 – and will feature almost 60 Petal retailers and restaurants that will offer special deals, promotions and shopping experiences in all parts of the city.

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