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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.
"I am extremely proud of the hard work and dedication of this team," Lightsey said. "This performance was their best, and it was a great feeling knowing that the judges agreed and awarded them the silver medal. It is a great day to be a Crusader."
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2 months 2 weeks ago
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The day John F. Kennedy was assassinated is one of those days that, for those who were alive then, can remember precisely where we were when the news broke on Nov. 22, 1963. Where were you? I was only a 7-year-old tyke, sitting in my third-grade classroom at Hattiesburg’s historic Eureka Elementary School. My teacher’s name was Della Ruth Jones and, that’s right, she was my mother. But I had to address her as “Mrs. Jones” in the classroom.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
Tifton, Ga. — William Carey turned a back-and-forth opening into a full-throttle road domination on Saturday afternoon, exploding past Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 113–82 in a showcase of offensive firepower.
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TIFTON, Ga. - William Carey women's basketball opened fast and never looked back Saturday afternoon, racing to an 84–51 road win at Abraham Baldwin inside the Fillie Dome.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
The 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ecumenical and Scholarship Prayer Breakfast will be held Monday, Jan. 19, at The University of Southern Mississippi’s Thad Cochran Center. This free event begins at 7:30 a.m. and is open to the public.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
Tickets on sale through March 8; proceeds support local nonprofits
United Way of Southeast Mississippi is excited to kick off its 2026 United Way $100K Payday Raffle, giving participants the chance to win $100,000 while supporting vital programs and services across the region.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
I’m not sure what I can add to this conversation that hasn’t already been said about the new School Choice legislation introduced this session. What I can offer is the perspective of a proud public-school graduate, raised by two public-school teachers, now raising a proud fourth grader at Woodley Elementary. My husband is also a product of public schools, and we credit that experience with much of the success we enjoy today.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
Pearl River baseball has added a wealth of experience to its coaching staff with the hiring of Brooks DuBose as hitting coach and recruiting coordinator, Head Coach Michael Avalon announced Thursday afternoon.
DuBose brings experience from multiple levels of collegiate baseball as Pearl River looks to maintain its championship standard.
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THOMASVILLE, Ga. — William Carey University rode a red-hot offensive start and a composed final-minute finish to earn an 87–84 victory over Thomas University on Thursday evening, with the Crusaders delivering key plays on both ends of the floor to hold off a furious late rally.
"This was just another tough game in the SSAC," said Assistant Coach Phillip McCray. "Thomas was well prepared for this game. They threw some stuff at us defensively to try to keep us out of a rhythm and they were also ready for what we threw at them.
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MOORHEAD, Miss. — The Pearl River women's basketball team delivered one of its most complete offensive performances of the 2025-26 season Thursday night, rolling past Mississippi Delta 79-52.
"After the last game, we got together as coaches and decided we needed to do something different offensively," head coach Shanae Govan-Williams said. "We realized a lot of the shots we were missing were makeable. We talked to the girls about not getting sped up and trusting themselves. I think we did a great job of getting to our spots and knocking down open shots."
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2 months 2 weeks ago
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THOMASVILLE, Ga. — William Carey used a dominant defensive effort, and timely scoring runs to pull away from Thomas University, earning a 69–52 road victory on Thursday evening.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
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Many Mississippians face healthcare uncertainty
As Mississippi stares down the barrel of significant federal funding reductions and cuts to Medicaid and Medicare as a result of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), access to healthcare coverage is uncertain for a significant portion of the state’s population. The OBBBA passed the Senate on July 1, 2025, and the House of Representatives on July 3 before being passed to and signed by President Donald Trump on July 4.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
Those of us of a certain age and background can remember, about 1966, waking up in or around Saigon to the melodious tones of Adrian Cronauer as he daily exclaimed over the radio, “Good Morning, Vietnam!” Much later, the comedian, Robin Williams, popularized the expression in a movie loosely based on the disc-jockey’s life and experiences.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
President Trump is a master at keeping attention on himself, but when he goes too far he exposes himself to criticism.
Sometimes this is well deserved. A good example is the recent news that his Justice Department has issued subpoenas to leaders of the Federal Reserve over Senate testimony about the $2.5 billion cost of renovating the central bank’s 90-year-old building in Washington.
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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.
Charles Manuel Anderson (80) of Hattiesburg passed away on January 9, 2026. Forrest Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Betty Boone (64) of Hattiesburg passed away on January 9, 2026. Moore Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
Carter Ryan Bourque (16) of Brooklyn passed away on January 7, 2026. Pinehaven Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
While the Republican-backed bill does include a universal school choice component, it also addresses a number of aspects within Mississippi’s education system, from student transfers and state employee retirement to standardized testing and the establishment of charter schools.
The Mississippi Education Freedom Act passed out of the House Education Committee on Wednesday by a roll call vote of 14-11 down party lines.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
Owner Bob Crechale passed away on Christmas Eve. The family restaurant will be closing its doors for the final time on February 15.
Some places stand the test of time quietly and consistently. That’s the case with Crechale’s restaurant on Highway 80 in Jackson. When I was growing up in Jackson, it was one of many locally owned eateries that my family frequented. We ate at Primos, the Mayflower, the Elite, LeFleur’s, the Green Derby, the Rotisserie, Dennery’s, and Crechale’s. And while it wasn’t fancy, Crechele’s was always one of my favorites.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
Kamala Harris spoke Wednesday night at the renovated Thalia Mara Hall. Jackson Mayor John Horhn also presented her with a key to the city.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris (D) made a stop in Jackson Wednesday night promoting her book, 107 Days, about the highs and lows of her 2024 presidential campaign.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
Jail dockets for Forrest and Lamar counties are provided to the Pine Belt News as a public records service. Arrest records are current for the week prior to publication.
Hattiesburg Police:
Kymdarious Dynrell Andrews- domestic violence (simple assault)
Aditya Atkuru- DUI (first offense)
Jeremiah Martez Council- probation violation
Dylan Jamir Quali Craft- trafficking a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance enhanced with possession of a firearm at crime/arrest
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