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Billy W. Howard Sr., left, is pictured in June 2025 with MSU President Mark E. Keenum during the celebration event for MSU’s new 110,000-square-foot Billy Howard Indoor Practice Facility. (Photo by Grace Cockrell)
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Photo by Amanda D. Lee, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Representatives of the Area Development Partnership present a proposal to the council on the benefits of adding two additional central business districts to the city.
The Hattiesburg City Council meetings held on Monday and Tuesday evenings played host to presentations with promise of improvements for the Hub City. A public hearing was held to discuss the state of several properties within the city limits as to whether they were in a state that could risk the health and safety of the community.
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Winston County Library finger-knitting class, done by Katie Shotts of the Winston County Extension Office.
Front Row: (l-r) Glendia Cooper, Katie Shotts, Lakisha Watson
Back Row: (l-r) Sothia Humes, Darlene Coleman, Diane Tanner, Margaret White
They all made lap blankets. The Winston County Library will host another finger-knitting class, led by Katie, on Friday, March 20th from 9-12 at the library.
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Below is an opinion column by Barrett Donahoe:
This is not about politics. It is about students. It is about families, and ensuring that every child—regardless of zip code or income—has access to an education that nurtures both the mind and the heart.
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The House of Representatives debate House Bill 2 on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at the State Capitol in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
The Senate previously passed a $2K raise. The two chambers would have to reach an agreement.
Every Mississippi lawmaker has voted so far to give teachers a pay raise.
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