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Forrest General Hospital will stage a large-scale Mass Casualty Emergency Preparedness Drill on the morning of February 13 on the grounds surrounding FGH. This multi-agency drill will be used to test emergency response procedures and coordination with community partners, including the Mississippi State Department of Health, Hattiesburg Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services, AAA Ambulance, and our local Emergency Operations Center.
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CLINTON, Miss. – Mississippi College rallied late to edge William Carey University, 8–6, on Tuesday afternoon at Frierson Field.
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POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The No. 2 Pearl River baseball team erupted for 21 runs on 18 hits and eight extra-base hits Tuesday afternoon, outslugging Coastal Alabama - South 21-11.
"I was extremely proud of our offense for two things today. We answered repeatedly and we ran the bases extremely hard," head coach Michael Avalon said. "That kept our energy going throughout the day. We continued to hit throughout and didn't let up to finish them off.
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The 2026 Southern Miss pitching staff has all the makings as being one of the best staffs that Christian Ostrander has ever had at Southern Miss. On top of that, with the addition of bringing over pitching coach Gunner Leger from Louisiana to help out, this staff is loaded with talent and arms.
While this staff may not have a MLB prospect like JB Middleton on the bump on Friday night’, the 6-14 pitchers are deeper than potentially Ostrander has ever had.
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In a game that felt more like a playoff matchup than opening day, runs were scarce and, in the end, just one swing made the difference.
Easton Giger launched a two-run home run over the wall in right field just a few pitches after Sumrall ace Drew Davis exited the game, lifting Petal to a 2-1 victory in a classic season opener that featured just four combined hits and 21 strikeouts between the two teams.
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Construction is underway on a new education space at the Hattiesburg Zoo. The expansion is expected to be completed by midsummer and is part of a broader effort to improve guest access and learning opportunities, according to zoo officials.
Construction is underway at the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new ticket office, gift shop and education space aimed at improving how visitors enter the zoo and expanding hands-on learning opportunities.
The new facilities are expected to be completed by midsummer.
Rick Taylor, executive director of the Hattiesburg Convention Commission, said the expansion focuses on education and guest experience, particularly for school field trips and group visits.
By Ashlyn Joyner and Nischit Sharma, RHCJC News on
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Hold on to your jasmine, because in spite of the frozen havoc in the northern half of the state, not all is lost in this year’s cold-ravaged Mississippi gardens. Many of us are in the midst of a real disaster, and will deal with it as best we can, but there are hopeful surprises already returning to landscapes zapped by woeful winter weather.
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POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Patience proved to be the difference for the Pearl River men's basketball team Monday night as the Wildcats weather a second-half surge from Copiah-Lincoln to take down the Wolves 67-59.
"I knew it was going to be this kind of game against them. A lot of teams panic and try to pressure them because they want the game to speed up," head coach Chris Oney said. "I've been playing (Copiah-Lincoln head coach) Randy (Bolden) long enough to know not to do that. We had to stay patient and pick the spots where we were aggressive.
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POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Pearl River women's basketball team responded from a tough loss on Friday by defeating Copiah-Lincoln 49-46 Monday night to improve to 7-1 in MACCC play.
"We've been talking to our players about basketball being a game of runs," head coach Shanae Govan-Williams said. "You have to be able to weather the storm. This was not our best offensive night tonight, but I think we were able to get stops when we needed to and rebounded well."
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When Christian Ostrander hired another pitching coach with pedigree, some wondered if it signaled a shift – a step back from the part of the game that has defined his career. A passing of the torch for him to focus on head coaching duties.
But, that was never the plan.
“I will never not be a pitching coach,” Ostrander said. “That’s one of my strengths. I told him that on the front end. I said, ‘I want you to come in here and treat it like it’s yours, but we’re going to do it together.’”
By DIMA MIXON on
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The governor would be tasked with appointing both the CIO and the executive director of the new agency.
The Senate Government Structure Committee advanced two bills last week aimed at increasing the state’s cybersecurity against hackers.
The committee passed amended versions of SB 2625 and SB 2636, after unanimously voting to add reverse repealers to the measures to allow further work on the bills.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
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The move is part of the company’s $1 billion investment in its U.S. manufacturing operations. The Rankin County site will create roughly 300 new jobs.
The Mississippi Development Authority announced Tuesday that Siemens Energy is investing up to $300 million and creating up to 300 new advanced manufacturing jobs through an expansion in Rankin County.
The move is part of the company’s $1 billion investment in its U.S. manufacturing operations.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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An adopted amendment to the bill added the ability for the public to remove members through a recall vote.
A bill that would require all school boards members to be elected in the state of Mississippi passed out of the House Education committee on Thursday. It was also amended to include a recall process for board members if the electorate decides the process is needed.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Below is a religion column by Matt Friedeman:
Life is hard here. And yet the Christian leaders are largely ebullient and eager to see what God might do through their ministries in the challenge that is Lagos.
Getting off the plane a week ago in Lagos, Nigeria, I was benevolently assaulted with… Africa.
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Below is an opinion column by Nathan Sanders:
Employers considering long-term investments care deeply about whether a state can produce capable workers year after year. Education policies that improve attainment help answer that question.
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‘You don’t have to be perfect to make an impact,’
The Hattiesburg High School’s choir program is continuing to gain national accolades as their director, Gary McCullum, earns a nomination for the 2027 Grammy Music Educator Award. For McCullum, the recognition is less about trophies and more about transformation- proof that intentional teaching and belief in students can resonate far beyond their practice and performance spaces.
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Love is in the air at the Hattiesburg Zoo – especially at Love at Ladha’s Overlook Brunch on Saturday, February 14th. Enjoy this special day at the Hattiesburg Zoo as you celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved one or loveliest friends. Great for couples or non-couples – Love at Ladha’s Overlook gives a birds-eye-view of the zoo where guests will enjoy delicious brunch selections and bottomless mimosas.
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"What?"
Richard M. Nixon, 1973
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He doesn’t hesitate when the question comes up.
Why come back?
“Why would you not come back?” Colby Allen replied, almost matter-of-factly. “I had a good feeling in my gut that that’s probably what I should do. And man, it was the right choice, without a doubt. I love it here, so why wouldn’t I want to come back?”
By DIMA MIXON on
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OCALA, Fla. – Both the men's and women's swim teams secured fourth-place finishes at the Sun Conference Championships, with the men tallying 507 points and the women totaling 382.
Women's Team Recap
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