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Bedford Care officials release statement on virus cases, deaths

Officials at Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg, which as of Tuesday has experienced 25 resident deaths fro

CLOSER LOOK: Forrest County nursing home reports 25 deaths from COVID-19

As of Wednesday, there have been 29 deaths in Forrest County nursing homes, and 86 percent of those deaths have occurred at Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg.

Three nursing homes in Forrest County have active COVID-19 outbreaks

There are three nursing homes in Forrest County with active COVID-19 outbreaks, according to information released Wednesday night by the Mississippi State Department of Health, and one

Political Cartoon for June 4, 2020

Axe-throwing bar opens in downtown Hattiesburg

Hoping to become a new attraction for downtown Hattiesburg, the Alley Cats Southern Axe Throwing Company officially opened its doors on Monday.

Health Department promises to release facility names by Friday but fails to do so

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 10472 Reads
On Sat, 05/30/2020 - 10:31 AM

Despite a self-imposed deadline from department officials, the Mississippi State Department of Health has so far failed to produce the names of Forrest County long-term care facilities where, as of Friday, 27 patients have died of complications from COVID-1

Crowds assemble for weekend protests against mayor Marx

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 2241 Reads
On Fri, 05/29/2020 - 03:35 PM

Friday marked the first day of a three-day protest of citizens demanding Petal Mayor Hal Marx resign over social media comments he made regarding a fatal encounter between Minneapolis police and a black man named George Floyd.

PEACEFUL PROTEST IN PETAL

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 684 Reads
On Fri, 05/29/2020 - 02:03 PM

A large crowd gathered to protest Petal Mayor Hal Marx and his controversial social media comments in front of City Hall Friday.

Petal mayor declines to resign after board, public request it

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 8536 Reads
On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 10:38 PM

Despite the Petal Board of Aldermen voting unanimously during a special-called meeting May 28 for Mayor Hal Marx to resign - and several members of the public demanding he do so - Marx refused to step down from his seat, saying he intends to finish serving out the remainder of his term through the summer of next year.

Officials announce $1.2M North 38th Ave. rebuild project

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 1091 Reads
On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 03:26 PM

About nine months ago, plans were announced for a multi-use pathway project for the east side of North 38th Avenue in Hattiesburg that would connect Hardy Street to West 4th Street and the Longleaf Trace, one part of a major rebuild of 38th.

Petal Mayor Marx says he will not resign over controversial Floyd comments

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 5227 Reads
On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 03:17 PM

Despite planned protests and a petition calling for his removal, Petal Mayor Hal Marx said Thursday that he would not resign from his office following a string of controversial remarks made on social media regarding a fatal encounter between Minneapolis pol

New fire station expected to improve response times

By Haskel Burns , READ MORE > 719 Reads
On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 02:48 AM

In 2011, when the City of Hattiesburg received word from the Mississippi State Rating Bureau that it had maintained its Class 4 fire rating, the bureau laid out a set of guidelines for the city to keep that rating – chief among them the construction of a ninth fire station.

City saves more than $400K after refinancing former Ford building

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 1445 Reads
On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 02:45 AM

The City of Hattiesburg has saved several hundred thousand dollars by refinancing the former Courtesy Ford building on West Pine Street, which is allocated for a maintenance site for Hattiesburg Police Department vehicles – as well as other police and fire agencies in the area if needed – and a homeless resource center.

It’s a rematch for Tubb, Mussiett in House District 87 special vote

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 757 Reads
On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 02:43 AM

Although no candidates have officially qualified as of last week for the Nov. 3 special election to fill the vacant District 87 seat in the Mississippi House of Representatives, at least two of the three people that ran in that initial race have announced their candidacy via Facebook.

Lamar County opts for letters instead of meeting to discuss upcoming roadwork

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 476 Reads
On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 02:37 AM

Residents in District 1 of Lamar County should be receiving a letter via mail this week regarding road work that will take place on Lincoln Road Extension in the stretch from Oak Grove Road to Lamar Boulevard.

Bedford Care officials release statement on virus cases, deaths

Officials at Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg, which as of Tuesday has experienced 25 resident deaths from COVID-19, have ignored multiple attempts by The PineBelt NEWS to garner more information on past outbreaks at the facility and the active outbreak reported this week by the Mississippi State Department of Health.

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