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The Hattiesburg Half Marathon, sponsored by Hattiesburg Clinic and Coca-Cola, is slated to take place on April 11 in the Hub City to benefit The Children’s Center for Communication and Development, DuBard School for Language Disorders, Pine Belt Blueways, The Arc of Southeast Mississippi, Kuntry Kidz, Southern Pines Animal Shelter and Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art.
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Oseola McCarty House officially opens
Local community leaders, leadership from The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), family and friends of the McCarty family and community members gathered at McCarty’s former home on 6th Street on March 5 to celebrate the opening of the Oseola McCarty House Museum. The Hattiesburg Convention Commission, in partnership with USM, purchased, restored and recreated the home to preserve the legacy and work of a locally and nationally recognized philanthropist, Oseola McCarty.
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POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Rivalries tend to bring out the best in teams — and the Pearl River women's basketball team delivered its best again Wednesday night.
The Wildcats (22-5 overall) took down rival and 4-seed Gulf Coast (18-7) 63-53 in the Region 23 Semifinals, advancing to the Region 23 title game and moving first-year head coach Shanae Govan-Williams within one win of the program's first Region 23 Championship since 2003. It was PRCC's second victory over the Bulldogs this season after knocking them off March 2 to win the MACCC title.
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State Senator Rita Parks said concessions were made to ensure the regulation of PBMs stays with the Board of Pharmacy.
The Senate Public Health Committee adopted a strike-all amendment to the House’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill this week that removed steering prohibitions.
During discussion of HB 1665, State Senator Rita Parks (R) said the strike-all amendment addresses several major concerns with the original version of the bill.
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The Mississippi Business Alliance warns lawmakers that mandating high dispensing fees will contribute to already skyrocketing health care costs.
The Mississippi Business Alliance and its members have come out in opposition to the strike-all amendment to HB 1665, which passed the Senate Public Health Committee last week.
HB 1665 is the House’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill authored by State Rep. Hank Zuber (R). It is the only measure alive this session to put forth PBM reforms.
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Two teams, two incredible seasons and now two chances to make a run on the national stage.
Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams at William Carey University are headed across the country to compete in the NAIA National Tournament this week after strong seasons in the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC).
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The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG
62) launches a Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) as
apart of a joint ballistic missile defense exercise.
According to President Trump, it’s going to be up to the U. S. Navy to keep the sea lanes open and the oil tankers steaming freely through the Strait of Hormuz. Although it’s roughly 9,000 nautical miles from Hattiesburg to the Persian Gulf, we will soon feel the effects of the Iranian conflict at the gas pumps, as around twenty percent, or 18-21 million barrels per day, of the world’s oil flows through the Strait.
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As a long time Mississippian and a business owner who’s seen firsthand how a strong community lifts us all, I know one truth: investing in our youngest kids is investing in our shared future. Mississippi’s economy doesn’t just grow on its own—it thrives when we build up both today’s workforce and tomorrow’s.
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In 1971, a royal celebration was held in Iran. It was the 2,500th birthday of the Iranian monarchy, a rule which began with King Cyrus the Great of Persia in 539 BC and continued (with a few interregnums) to the reign of Shah Muhammad Reza Pahlavi in the 20th century. Shah Pahlavi ascended to the Iranian throne in 1941, making 1971 not only a celebration of the Persian monarchy lasting two and a half millennia, but also the Shah’s 30-year Jubilee.
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What do JXN Water and the Amazon Data Centers have in common? Why are decisions by JXN Water’s Interim Manager (Water Czar) and the Federal Judge who appointed him now suspect? Why do Entergy’s residential customers now fear higher rates due to the secret Amazon data center deal?
Because JXN Water and Entergy customers no longer trust those in charge. Before they said: “Trust us. This is for your own good.” Now, we say: “Show us the receipts.”
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Many in the Golden Triangle area of Mississippi, and now around the country, will agree it’s the best ham they’ve ever had.
When planning Easter dinner this year, consider a classic main dish – glazed ham. It’s the ideal option that is loved by most, and the leftovers make great sandwiches.
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The State Department of Health would be charged with creating a medical panel to review the state’s high fetal and infant mortality rate while examining deaths of infants up to one year of age.
Amid high emotions Wednesday, the Mississippi Senate passed a strike-all amendment to a bill that would create a medical panel to review the state’s high fetal and infant mortality rate. The panel would be multidisciplinary and composed of such members as deemed appropriate by the State Department of Health.
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State Senator Johnny DuPree sought to have Mississippi get ahead of the confusion by implementing rounding guidance for cash purchases. The bill died in committee.
The U.S. Mint ceased production of pennies in November 2025 after President Donald Trump (R) issued an executive order to end production of the one cent coin. Trump called continuing to mint the coin “wasteful” as it was costing more than double its value to produce.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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Funeral homes may submit obituaries to obits@hubcityspokes.com. Death notices are printed free of charge; obituaries with photos and detailed information will incur a charge. For assistance, call (601)-268-2331.
Phillip Lamar “Phil” Broome (59) of Sumrall passed away on March 4, 2026. Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Henry “Hank” Wayne Cain, Jr. (59) of Hattiesburg passed away on March 5, 2026. Moore Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
Sandra Loretta Chambliss (81) of Hattiesburg passed away on March 9, 2026. Pinehaven Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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Jail dockets for Forrest and Lamar counties are provided to the Pine Belt News as a public records service. Arrest records are current for the week prior to publication.
Hattiesburg Police:
Deboriouse Badon- disorderly conduct (failure to comply with commands of law enforcement)
Jacob James Bourne- DUI (first offense)
Stanley Warren Bridges, II- probation violation
Tony Akeem Bridges- simple assault by threat
Jamyia Shantel Brown- disorderly conduct (failure to comply with commands of law enforcement), domestic violence (simple assault), resisting/obstructing arrest
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(Back Left to Right): Octavias Gray, Lumberton City Clerk; Leonard Millsap, Lumberton Patrolman, (Front Left to Right): Ronald; Mayor James Sandifer, JR.; and Vernon Morgan.
James Sandifer Jr., mayor of Lumberton, Mississippi, recently met with individuals living in Ellisville State School (ESS) community homes in Lumberton to sign a proclamation declaring March as Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Awareness Month.
Joining Mayor Sandifer for the signing and photo were Octavias Gray, Lumberton City Clerk, and Leonard Millsap, Lumberton patrolman.
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(Left to Right): Selena Magee, SCP III/Aide at ESS; Jacob Dickerson, Therapeutic Therapist II at ESS; Mayor Joel Lofton; Will; Randolph; James Gallaspy; Heather; Clarence; Frances; Alderman Jeffery Coulter; Ms. Stringer; Lesia Hawthorne, SCP III at ESS; Alderman Shanna Istre; Alderman Brittany Fortenberry; and Alderman Pam Graves.
Joel Lofton, Mayor of Sumrall, recently signed a proclamation declaring March as Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Awareness Month in the Town of Sumrall.
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Middle and high school students from across the state will converge on The University of Southern Mississippi’s Hattiesburg campus Friday, March 27, for the 20th annual Mississippi Science Olympiad (MSO). Competitions will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with an awards ceremony at 5 p.m.
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Keith Turner, an attorney with Jackson law firm Watkins & Eager gave the Rotary Club of North Jackson an update on Jackson’s flood control projects.
This is the one that started out as John McGowan’s Two Lakes, then became One Lake and is now called the “Pearl River Federal Risk Management Project.”
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Bonnie Littlejohn, a senior undergraduate music major at The University of Southern Mississippi, has been named the 2026 Presser Undergraduate Scholar.
Selected by the School of Music faculty based solely on excellence and merit, this prestigious honor recognizes an outstanding senior who is designated as a Presser Scholar. The award includes a generous stipend to support continued musical studies.
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