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Mary Ann was born in Biloxi and grew up in Brandon, with loving but strict parents. Her childhood in Mississippi shaped her outlook on life.
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The legislation would create an additional $6 million in tax credits for special purpose schools that serve students with disabilities.
The Senate passed a strike-all amendment to a House bill that would create a third bucket for educational tax credits solely for special purpose schools under the Children’s Promise Act.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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Eli Causey of Petal served as a page for the Mississippi Senate. Pages generally run errands for officials and Senate staff. Eli is pictured with Lieutenant Governor C. Delbert Hosemann, Jr., who sponsored his visit and Senator Chris Johnson. Eli is the son of Jana and Chris Causey and attends Petal High School. When asked about the week, Eli said, "I enjoyed having conversations with senators and the people working within the Capitol. I also enjoyed being on the floor and doing specific things for the senators.”
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On Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Palm Sunday), the Meistersingers of Mississippi Chorus will present Parts II and III of Messiah by George Frideric Handel at 3:00 p.m.
at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Hattiesburg. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased online or at the door at www.meistersingersofms.com/events.
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I prefer local issues, but the recent international topics are driving everyone’s interest, so I’ll add my two bits.
Unlike many of my friends, I am not a fan of Trump’s personality. I would prefer a more genteel leader like Ronald Reagan. But Trump is the duly elected leader of our nation.
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THAT Arena Rock Show ‘Cranks It Up to 11’ at Hattiesburg’s Historic Saenger Theater on May 29, 2026 - Doors 6:30 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Dust off the denim, tease up that hair, and get ready to stomp your boots, because THAT Arena Rock Show is rolling into the Hattiesburg Saenger Theater on Friday, May 29th — and they’re bringing the thunder.
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2 weeks 3 days ago
State Senator Lane Taylor believes the bill could help struggling rural hospitals as many are facing risk of closure.
Help could be on the way for rural hospitals after the Mississippi Senate unanimously passed a strike-all amendment to a House bill Tuesday morning.
The bill, HB 4032 originally authored by State Rep. Trey Lamar (R), would allow tax deductions to those who contribute to rural public hospitals.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 weeks 3 days ago
There was little discussion on the House side before rejecting the Senate proposal. However, it was heavily debated last week in the Senate.
The Mississippi House of Representatives on Tuesday morning declined to concur with a Senate version of a bill to create a Jackson Water Authority to assist in resolving the capital city’s water struggles.
The bill now heads to conference between the two chambers in hopes of hammering out an agreement.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
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Hattiesburg native, Brandon Miller, records in the studio of Kent Wells, a legendary music producer in Nashville.
Hattiesburg native brings big names to Hub City
Brandon Miller, born and raised in Hattiesburg and an Oak Grove alumni, has had a passion for classic rock music for as long as he can remember- little did he know that he would grow up to live that passion. Front man of A Foreigner’s Journey to Boston, he and his band are hitting the road for a tour with more than 40 stops over the next year, and Brewsky’s is one of the first stops on that tour on March 28.
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In Mississippi
1. Butler named Chief Deputy Fire Marshal
State Fire Marshal and Commissioner of Insurance Mike Chaney announced Tuesday that he has appointed Kevin D. Butler as Chief Deputy Fire Marshal, overseeing the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO), effective March 9.
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ALEXANDRIA, La. – William Carey used a late offensive surge to pull away from LSU-Alexandria on Tuesday afternoon, defeating the Generals 8–1 in non-conference action.
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2 weeks 4 days ago
ELLISVILLE, Miss. — No. 3 Pearl River baseball battled back on the road to win game two of the series 7-3 after falling to No. 7 Jones 4-2 in game one.
"We've won two out of three against them so far," head coach Michael Avalon said. "That's something we're thankful for against a rival, because we know how tough it is. I'll never take that for granted — it's extremely difficult to do. But our expectation is to win all three."
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2 weeks 4 days ago
Petal gets a big region win at home in a big way.
The Panthers scored seven runs in the bottom of the first inning to highlight an 11-3 rout of Brandon in the Region 3-7A opener on Tuesday night.
Petal (11-6, 1-0 Region 3-7A) and Brandon (9-6, 0-1) will meet again at Brandon on Friday night at 7 p.m.
“That’s the things you need to do is set the tone early against a team that’s a really good team and a team that’s been at Trustmark the last two years,” said Petal coach Conner Douglas. “We played hard and good things happen and proud of the guys.”
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It was appropriate that on St. Patrick’s Day, the team that dominated its game was the one wearing green.
Lamar Christian used an overwhelming first inning to defeat Hillcrest Christian 13-0 in four innings Tuesday at the LCS Field.
The Lions improved to 11-2 overall, and 3-0 in MAIS District 4-2A; Hillcrest remained winless.
Despite the lop-sided margin, LC head coach Matthew Parker wasn’t 100 percent pleased with his team’s focus with a big lead.
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2 weeks 4 days ago
Photo special to the Pine Belt News from Pearl River Athletics
ELLISVILLE — In a top-10 matchup, No. 3 Pearl River and No. 7 Jones split both games of a doubleheader between the two squads in conference play.
Jones rode a dominant pitching performance from Colton Smith to take Game 1, while Pearl River answered behind timely hitting in Game 2 to salvage the split in a key MACCC showdown.
Both schools displayed terrific pitching, with just 22 hits combined through both games, and both showed the ability to come up with important at-bats in key moments.
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What’s the hardest thing, psychologically, for normally reasonable gardeners to do? For decades I have extolled folks to adopt some very straightforward and rewarding horticultural practices which, on first glance, seem counterintuitive.
Not talking about resisting new plants with unknown abilities to survive our climate, or raising the mower to have a thicker, fuller, less weedy lawn, or even being judgmental about how others prune their crape myrtles.
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The paws-itively adorable and wildly entertaining Puppy Pals Live – The Action-Packed Comedic Stunt Dog Show, as seen on America's Got Talent, is returning to the Historic Hattiesburg Saenger Theater by popular demand! Families, dog lovers, and fans of all ages are invited to experience the excitement on Saturday, May 9 at 2:00 p.m. Doors will open at 1:00 p.m.
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 6 at 10:00 a.m. on Ticketmaster at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B00645C92B1A69C
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Governor Reeves and Treasurer McRae say the state’s pro-growth policies have helped restore confidence among credit rating agencies.
Mississippi generated a record-breaking $1 billion in interest income in 2025.
That was the word Monday morning from Governor Tate Reeves and State Treasurer David McRae.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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The Mississippi House looks to increase state community college funding by $100 million while also raising university funding by $53 million above legislative budget requests.
Strike-all amendments were made to two Senate appropriations bills to reflect the House of Representative’s stance on state support for public community colleges and universities.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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The Friendship Oak has watched over the Gulf Coast since the late 1400s. It has seen storms, weddings, students, and countless visitors pause beneath its branches.
Have you ever stood beneath something older than America?
On the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park in Long Beach, you can do exactly that. Rising from the front lawn overlooking the Gulf of Mexico is one of Mississippi’s most beloved living landmarks — a sprawling live oak that has quietly watched more than five centuries of Gulf Coast history unfold.
By Meredith Biesinger - Magnolia Tribune on
