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The Institutions of Higher Learning Board also recognized Governor Tate Reeves with the Karen Cummins Award for his efforts to improve education in the state.
A new nursing program and two new degree paths were approved by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher learning Board of Trustees during their meeting last week.
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This is a home that has stood since 1859, been restored, and now exists for a purpose: to hold people together in the moments that matter most.
There are some places in Mississippi that feel like they’ve been waiting on you.
Not in a spooky way — more like in a soft, romantic, “how have I never been here before?” kind of way.
Tucked into the northeast corner of the state, the Painted Lady in Iuka is one of those places.
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UMMC keeps clinics closed through Wednesday
University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed through Wednesday, the hospital system said Monday evening. Work to ensure a safe network environment continues following last week’s cyberattack.
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SUMMIT, Miss. — Pearl River women's basketball never trailed Monday night against Southwest, defeating the Bears 71-48 to move to the top of the MACCC standings.
"We knew they were going to be well coached, and we talked about setting the tone of the game," head coach Shanae Govan-Williams said. "We talked to the girls about just coming out hard, no matter if the ball is going through or not. We can control what we can control with our effort and our defense, and I think we did that for four quarters tonight."
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For the fifth straight season, the Lady Crusaders claimed the SSAC Women's Indoor Track & Field Championship, while the men finished as runner-up for the second consecutive year.
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University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed through Wednesday, as work to ensure a safe network environment continues following last week’s cyberattack.
The UMMC Triage Line has been established to allow patients to leave a message through a secure, automated voice system. Requests for time-sensitive needs, such as medication refills or postoperative care visits, will be prioritized.
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The William Carey Men's Basketball Team clinched the Southern States Athletic Conference Regular Season Championship in dominant fashion, rolling past Blue Mountain Christian, 111–89, Saturday afternoon at Clinton Gym.
The Crusaders came out firing and immediately seized control. Hughes drilled a jumper, Roberts splashed a three, and suddenly Carey was off to a 6–0 start. Their defensive intensity smothered the Toppers from the opening tip, holding BMCU to just two points in the first three minutes.
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1 month 1 week ago
Photo Special to the Pine Belt News from Southern Miss Athletics
It’s that time of the week again for the weekly Southern Miss report card, grading Southern Miss baseball’s weekly performances every Monday.
This week, I am grading the Southeastern Louisiana game and the Golden Eagles’ sweep of thw 2026 Round Rock Classic in Round Rock, Texas.
As a reminder, these grades will feel tough, because Southern Miss is elite and they should be graded accordingly to that scale.
With that in mind, here’s the second report card of 2026.
Starting Pitching – B+
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William Carey completed a dominant weekend at Milton Wheeler Field, finishing off a four-game sweep of Williams Baptist with a 13–4 victory before edging out the Eagles 2–1 in Saturday's finale.
Game One
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William Carey softball went toe-to-toe with No. 19 Southeastern (Fla.) for five innings, but a late offensive surge by the Fire proved decisive as the Lady Crusaders fell 5–0 Saturday afternoon at Joseph & Nancy Fail Field.
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The William Carey women's basketball team came up short in its regular-season finale Saturday afternoon, falling 69–64 to Blue Mountain Christian.
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Below is a religion column by Matt Friedeman:
“Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me.” Designating a special time every year to remind ourselves what that means for our lives may not be such a bad idea.
With the rhythm of the church year also comes a rhythm of personal editorials on social media about these ecclesiastical seasons.
For instance, Lent.
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The Mississippi House has sent the Senate appropriations bills that seek to provide $5,000 in teacher pay raises as well as raising the base student cost nearly $500 per student, among other provisions.
Two appropriation bills were passed in the Mississippi House on Thursday concerning the state’s K-12 education system. Combined, the bills provide just over $5 billion in funding for education in Mississippi.
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Robert St. John reflects on his son’s choice to build a life in the business his father gave his life to.
Most people know they need to try other restaurants when they’re in a great food city. So do I. And yet every time the tortilla soup arrives at Frontera Grill, that plan is out the window.
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Below is a political opinion column by Josh Harkins:
State Senator Josh Harkins says when taxpayer dollars are invested, Mississippi has the right to define the terms of that partnership — including the expectation that workers’ choices about representation are made through a private ballot.
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Below is an opinion column by Laurie Cox:
Communities flourish when all their children can learn in an environment well-suited to their individual needs.
I am a former public school teacher of more than 30 years and a member of the school board in the Florida county where I live. Public schooling is in my blood; I am a product of our public schools and I’m very proud of the many, many students who’ve benefited from the public schools where I grew up and taught.
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Tanner Busby (Picayune) delivers a pitch against UA Rich Mountain
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Dominant pitching and a seven-run eighth inning powered No. 2 Pearl River to a 9-1 win over UA Rich Mountain on Saturday, securing the series victory for the Wildcats.
"Baseball is a tough game, and we have to continue to be confident and have belief in ourselves as we keep moving forward," head coach Michael Avalon said. "I think we saw a glimpse of that today with some of our guys."
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Photo special to the Pine Belt News from the Round Rock Tournament.
After a 4-0 week that included a signature win over a top-15 opponent, Southern Miss baseball has surged in the latest national polls, continuing to build early-season momentum.
The Golden Eagles (6-1) opened the week with a 3-1 midweek win over Southeastern Louisiana before traveling to Round Rock, Texas and sweeping the 2026 Round Rock Classic. Southern Miss earned wins over Purdue, previously No. 11 Oregon State and Baylor, navigating a tournament field that featured three Power Five programs.
The performance did not go unnoticed nationally.
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Below is a political opinion column by Justan Rice & Starla Brown:
The concept is straightforward: let hiring parties make voluntary contributions to portable benefit accounts owned by independent contractors.
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1 month 1 week ago
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1. UMMC clinics remain closed Monday, Tuesday from cyberattack
The University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed statewide Monday and Tuesday, the system said Sunday.
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