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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Conner Aucoin here, and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
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Orlando, Fla. – The William Carey Cheer program made history at the 2026 UCA College Nationals, earning silver medalist honors in the Open Small Coed Game Day Division—the highest finish in program history.
Head Coach Laura Lightsey praised her team's performance and perseverance throughout the competition.
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Rivers (front) and John Helmert (back), public defender and part of his defense team, listens as the prosecution questions witnesses.
A change of venue hearing was held in the Forrest County Circuit Court on Tuesday morning in reference to the case of Bricen Rivers, who was indicted on charges of capital murder, grand theft auto and tampering with physical evidence in February of 2025. Rivers is alleged to have murdered his ex-girlfriend and student living in Forrest County, Lauren Johansen, in July of 2024.
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Conville is professor emeritus of communication studies and service-learning at The University of Southern Mississippi and a long-time resident of Hattiesburg where he is a member of University Baptist Church. He can be reached at rlconville@yahoo.com.
You, along with millions of other American citizens may be wondering where those tense confrontations in Minneapolis came from. What brought those 3,000 ICE agents to the Twin Cities and the angry citizens into the streets?
Many different streams of action and policy flowed together to create the great river of violence and fear that is flowing through our nation today. Here is just one of those streams. Let me connect the dots as I see them.
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The No. 2 Pearl River baseball team enters the 2026 season with unfinished business.
The Wildcats are coming off one of the most successful campaigns in program history, finishing as the National runner-up while winning the MACCC and Region 23 titles. While the run fell just short, head coach Michael Avalon believes last season provided valuable perspective — and motivation — for a roster that returns key pieces.
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William Carey University used a dominant late surge to secure a 79–71 win over Brewton-Parker on Thursday night, wrapping up a game marked by momentum swings, rapid scoring runs, and long stretches of tightly contested basketball.
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William Carey women's basketball delivered a dominant wire-to-wire performance Thursday night, rolling past Brewton-Parker 69–42 at Clinton Gym.
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GOODMAN, Miss. — Pearl River men's basketball dropped its first MACCC showdown of the year Thursday night, falling against Holmes 74-66.
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The Mississippi Department of Human Services is expected to explore a funding model advocates for months have proposed as a solution to the state’s child care crisis, agency director Bob Anderson announced during a Senate Public Health Committee meeting Wednesday.
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Tougaloo College in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, July 19, 2023. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
The college is expected to name its next leader in March. Current President Donzell Lee will complete his term in June.
Tougaloo College has named three finalists in its search for a new president. Donzell Lee, the current president, will complete his term in June.
The finalists are:
By Candice Wilder - Mississippi Today on
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HB 1284 would reduce the current 15 community and junior college districts down to 12 by July 2027.
State Rep. Trey Lamar (R), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee in Mississippi, has filed legislation that would consolidate a number of community colleges, reducing the current 15 community and junior college districts down to 12.
Lamar’s legislation, HB 1284, would consolidate the following community colleges:
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U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who has also been endorsed by President Donald Trump, is facing newcomer Sarah Adlakha in the March 10 Republican Primary.
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith picked up a slew of endorsements this week from fellow Republicans across Mississippi supporting her re-election bid.
Hyde-Smith campaign manager Jake Monssen said the vast support shown for the Senator “is a strong demonstration of the trust our elected leaders have in her effectiveness in Washington.”
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A successful hygge begins with setting the proper vibe in your home. Afterall, it is your sanctuary – the place where you will relax and unwind.
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According to Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson, foreign interests own over 1 million acres of land in Mississippi, representing 4.5% of all privately held agricultural land in the state.
Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson (R) is praising the decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to create an online website to streamline reporting requirements for foreign persons purchasing farmland in the U.S.
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GOODMAN, Miss. — Jahanna Wilson continued her terrific start to conference play Thursday night, scoring 31 points and helping Pearl River women's basketball secure a 69-39 road victory over Holmes.
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Below is a political opinion column by Hunter Estes:
Hunter Estes says Magnolia State lawmakers should not shy away from passing a strong conservative agenda, from education freedom to cracking down on fraud.
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Extra Table is partnering with the Town of Sumrall and community leaders across the Pinebelt for a special March of the Mayors event, “Breaking Out of Hunger,” combining live music, community engagement, and a regional food drive benefiting local pantries.
March of the Mayors is Extra Table’s annual statewide food drive led by mayors across Mississippi to support food pantries in their own communities. Cities participating in the Pinebelt region collect designated food items that are later distributed to pantries serving their residents.
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Rock and roll didn’t just appear fully formed one day. It grew out of a mix of musical traditions—blues, rhythm and blues, country, and gospel—that blended in places where life was loud and real. Long before anyone put a label on it, musicians were already creating the sounds that would become rock. That’s why when people talk about how many genres rock contains, the answer is a range—thirty to fifty recognizable genres and subgenres, depending on how closely you listen.
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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.
James “Sonny” Clark, Jr. (77) of Purvis passed away on January 14, 2026. Moore Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
John Pettis Culpepper, III (92) of Hattiesburg passed away on January 17, 2026. Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Kenney LeRoy Davis (65) of Lumberton passed away on January 12, 2026. Moore Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
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