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Snow and ice left widespread damage across northern Mississippi as a massive storm moved across large parts of the U.S., creating dangerous travel conditions. Trees split open and dropped heavy branches, and power lines crashed down in some areas.
Though the worst damage was in the northern part of the state, areas as far south as Natchez saw icy conditions.
By Emily Wagster Pettus, Leonardo Bevilacqua and Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today on
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The winter storm that pushed through the state Saturday and Sunday temporarily knocked out power at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman and Delta Correctional Facility in Greenwood, even as temperatures plunged below freezing.
“At Parchman, we had a limb fall on a line,” Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain told Mississippi Today on Sunday afternoon. “The power is coming back on.”
By Leonardo Bevilacqua, Jerry Mitchell and Michael Goldberg - Mississippi Today on
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Many colleges and universities across the state are slated to operate virtually.
The winter storm that contributed to downed power lines, gnarled trees and hazardous roadways across the state is also spurring school closures.
By Mississippi Today Staff on
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The Mississippi Department of Corrections quietly entered into an agreement with a powerful law firm last summer to monitor its private medical contractor after Mississippi Today reports of alleged denial of health care in state prisons.
By Michael Goldberg and Gwen Dilworth - Mississippi Today on
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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Catherine Harlow here and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
By Christina Pierce on
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William Carey men's basketball lit up Clinton Gym on Saturday evening, unleashing a furious first-half finish and a dominating second-half surge to power past Point University, 88–73, in an electric home win.
By Kevin Rosiere on
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The Lady Crusaders turned Clinton Gym into a fireworks show on Saturday afternoon, unleashing a dominant 86–36 blowout over Point University.
The Lady Crusaders opened on a 10–0 burst and never trailed, building period leads of 21–7, 42–17 at half, and 66–30 after three on the way to their largest home margin of the season.
By Kevin Rosiere on
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JACKSON, Miss. – Due to hazardous conditions caused by the ice storm, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is adjusting operations for county health departments across the state. The safety of our staff and the public remains our top priority. We continue to closely monitor weather and roadway conditions, and operational decisions may change as conditions evolve.
Please note: This is an ongoing situation, and information is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, continue to monitor the MSDH website and official social media channels.
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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Cole Gressett here and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
Cole Gressett works day-to-day to generate positive results for his clients by being forthright, honest, and excellent in how he handles the issues that his banking customers and prospects trust him to take care of. A Commercial Relationship Manager with Cadence Bank, Cole takes pride in earning trust through clear communication, sound judgment, and consistent follow-through.
By Christina Pierce on
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(Left to right) DJ Kujho with Krewe of Lumiere and the Good Vibe Foundation, Mallorie Pittman with Front Street Eats, Mayor Toby Barker and cofounders of the Krewe of St. Catherine parade, Ginger Lowrey and Rebecca Chandler, gather for a press conference at city hall to announce Hattiesburg’s upcoming Mardi Gras festivities.
The City of Hattiesburg partnered with the Krewe of St. Catherine, the Krewe of Lumiere and Mardi Gras Mambo Downtown Pub Crawl to announce a line-up of Mardi Gras festivities slated for the Hub City.
By Amanda D. Lee on
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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Crystal Gordon here and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
By Christina Pierce on
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The South Mississippi Toy Fest returns bigger and better than ever on Saturday, February 7th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at its new location – the Hattiesburg Lake Terrace Convention Center.
This year’s event will feature more than 100 vendor booths offering vintage toys, action figures, video games, comic books and so much more, making it the perfect place to rediscover childhood favorites or finally track down that long sought after “grail” item.
By Lisa S. Conn on
2 months 1 week ago
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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Morgan Goodwin here and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
By Christina Pierce on
2 months 1 week ago
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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Austin Courtney here and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
By Christina Pierce on
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I am concerned about AI and the future of Mississippi.
I am concerned about the future of agriculture.
Most of all, I am concerned about how AI will impact our children, grandchildren and all our people. I believe people are unique human beings created in the image of God, called to find meaningful, ethical work and called to steward the land which produces everything each person and family needs to live and grow and thrive in the real world.
By Andy Gipson - Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce on
2 months 1 week ago
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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Zachary Christ here, and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
By Christina Pierce on
2 months 1 week ago
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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Richard Carlisle here, and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
By Christina Pierce on
2 months 1 week ago
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Hattiesburg’s Mayor Toby Barker issues a proclamation declaring January 18 through 24 Certified Nurse Anesthetist week in Hattiesburg.
Ahead of Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Hattiesburg City Council, Mayor Toby Barker issued a proclamation declaring the week of January 18 – 24 as Certified Nurse Anesthetist Week in Hattiesburg.
Additional business conducted at the city council meeting is as follows:
-Approval of the minutes from the January 5 and 6 meetings
By Amanda D. Lee - Reporter on
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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Anna Marie Bonner here and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
By Christina Pierce on
