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The Petal School District (PSD) is excited to announce several leadership updates for the 2026–27 school year, reflecting the district’s continued commitment to excellence and growth across all campuses.
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State Rep. Becky Currie aims to review the inmate welfare fund and reduce prison deaths, among other reforms passed by the House.
The Mississippi House of Representatives has inserted language from its measures aimed at improving the wellbeing of inmates into Senate bills after the House bills died.
State Rep. Becky Currie (R) introduced the strike-all amendments to SB 2041 and SB 2778 in an effort to keep her prison reform efforts introduced earlier in the session alive.
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4 weeks 2 days ago
The Magnolia State will be the first state to ban neutrality agreements in the workplace and just the fourth to enact the right to a private ballot in unionization efforts.
With the signature of Governor Tate Reeves (R), Mississippi will become the first state in the U.S. to ban so-called neutrality agreements in the workplace.
A “neutrality agreement” is a contract between a union and an employer under which the employer agrees to support a union’s attempt to organize its workforce.
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4 weeks 2 days ago
The NCAA claims the organization and its members will be irreparably harmed if the Ole Miss quarterback’s injunction effectively allowing him to play in 2026 stands.
The NCAA has appealed the February preliminary injunction granted by Chancery Court Judge Robert Whitwell in the case brought by Ole Miss and Trinidad Chambliss over the star quarterback’s eligibility to the Mississippi Supreme Court.
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4 weeks 2 days ago
The 2026 Campspot Awards included two Mississippi sites: Gulfport Luxury RV Resort and Sun Retreats Horn Lake.
It seems like just yesterday we had ice storms across the state, yet now it’s time for spring break. If you haven’t yet planned a getaway, consider camping at one of the luxury RV resorts in the state. Two resorts in our state have recently received 2026 Campspot Awards for amenities, guest experiences, facilities, and more. Some may even call it “glamping,” because these places are nice.
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4 weeks 2 days ago
Keith Ball is a local attorney and a lifelong resident of the Friendly City.
To live in Piney Woods of south Mississippi is to reside in a state of gentle geographical irony. Our cultural reference points—whether food, music, or manners—are widely shared and passed down with limited variation. Yet to the southwest stands a major city that has never subscribed to the notion of consistent cultural norms. New Orleans remains gloriously indifferent to consistency or restraint.
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4 weeks 2 days ago
POPLARVILLE, MISS. — All 11 Wildcats on the roster scored Thursday night as Pearl River men's basketball defeated Copiah Lincoln 78-54 to advance to the Region 23 Tournament Quarterfinals.
The Wildcats will now head to the Quarterfinal for a ninth consecutive season.
"I reminded them at halftime that this could be the end of our season," head coach Chris Oney said. "All that we've done and the strides that we've made would be for nothing. I didn't overreact or panic. I knew that once we settled into the game, we were going to be fine."
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4 weeks 2 days ago
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President of MC Dr. Blake Thompson (left center) and president of WCU Dr. Ben Burnett (right center) sign the agreement to finalize the partnership. They are joined by Dr. John Anderson (left), dean of the MC School of Law, and Dr. Noal Cochran (right) Provost of WCU
William Carey University (WCU) and Mississippi College (MC) have partnered to offer an accelerated pathway to a law degree- offering a bachelor’s and law degree in six years instead of seven to incoming freshmen. For those with majors in business or humanities, the new “3+3 program,” allows for the student’s senior year of undergraduate studies to overlap with the first year of law school at MC’s School of Law.
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4 weeks 2 days ago
Senators Wicker and Hyde-Smith, along with Congressmen Kelly and Ezell express support of President Trump’s decision to strike Iran, while Congressman Thompson says the operation puts the U.S. at greater risk of terrorist attacks.
In the early morning hours of Saturday, President Donald Trump (R) authorized the U.S. military, in coordination with Israel, to launch strikes on Iran after negotiations between the countries failed to produce an amenable resolution.
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4 weeks 2 days ago
Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney said Thursday that he expects those numbers to climb as reporting continues.
The Mississippi Insurance Department reports that over 12,000 claims have been filed totaling in excess of $107 million related to damage from Winter Storm Fern.
The storm left much of North Mississippi blanketed in ice for days with over 100,000 without power. The impacts were felt in nearly half of the state’s counties, with 29 deaths reported as a result of the storm.
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4 weeks 2 days ago
Reception 2:00-3:30 pm, Sunday March 8, 2026
University Baptist Church, 3200 West Arlington Loop, Hattiesburg
Black history is American history, and that is especially true in Hattiesburg where the Mobile Street Community has been a key part of the city for over 125 years. The paintings currently on exhibit in the Downey Gallery celebrate the Mobile Street Renaissance Festival. The Festival in turn celebrates the residents of that community for their courage and resilience and for the example they set for us all.
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4 weeks 2 days ago
Roger Wicker, this state’s senior member of the U.S. Senate, is suddenly a hero to many Mississippians for his tough stance against an ICE detention center that a federal agency had proposed for the hamlet of Byhalia in the state’s northeast corner.
I agree that Sen. Wicker deserves a round of thanks.
The Republican lashed out against the Trump administration’s proposal to create the facility, and they have pretty much since shelved the idea.
Minds can change, but it seems final for now that the facility will go elsewhere. Godspeed! Watch that swingin’ door behind you.
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Photo special to the Pine Belt News from Southern Miss Athletics.
PENSACOLA, Fla - Missy Bilderback’s first season as head coach of Southern Miss women’s basketball is over after a 89-72 loss to ULM in the third round of the Sun Belt Tournament.
“Just a tough day,” Bilderback said. “Obviously we are disappointed. This has been an incredibly fun team to coach. I really enjoyed our team this year. Anytime you have a season end, especially with a group of players and people you care about, it makes it tough.”
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4 weeks 2 days ago
This June, FestivalSouth invites audiences from across the region to experience an unforgettable month-long celebration of the arts as the Pine Belt marks America’s 250th birthday in spectacular style. With more than 50 events spanning music, dance, theater, visual art, and family programming, FestivalSouth 2026 blends national-caliber headliners with hometown pride, June 4 – 27 in venues all over the Pine Belt. Tickets are now on sale exclusively at festivalsouth.org.
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Former washerwoman and nationally renowned philanthropist, Oseola McCarty will have a museum depicting her life and legacy opened on her birthdate, Saturday, March 7th in Hattiesburg. Following a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:00 a.m., the Oseola McCarty House museum will open to the public for the first time. The museum is located in Ms.
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1 month ago
The Mississippi House recently went all-in to legalize online sports betting in the state.
House Bill 4074 passed 101-10, a surprisingly large margin, especially when you recall that the much-hyped school choice legislation got through the House by only two votes before dying in a Senate committee.
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Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker reads the proclamation honoring Dr. Andrew Weist of The University of Southern Mississippi during Tuesday’s city council meeting.
Much of the Monday work session of the Hattiesburg City Council was occupied with talks regarding the request for approval of a “Group Care Home” for a property located at 2306 Clayton Place. The Planning Commission recommended denial of the conditional use request after residents and homeowners of the neighborhood spoke out in opposition at the meeting.
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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.
Douglas H. “Buddy” Bowers, Jr. (70) of Purvis passed away on February 25, 2026. Pinehaven Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Tracy Dillon Fagan (55) of Petal passed away on March 1, 2026. Moore Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
Sarah Alice Doss Fowler (97) of Hattiesburg passed away on February 26, 2026. Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
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