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Murals are one of the oldest art forms in human history. A team of archaeologists recently discovered a faded hand outline on a cave wall in Indonesia, dating back at least 67,800 years. Let that sink in for a moment. Quick math tells us that someone made that mural 65,774 years before Jesus Christ. Most likely, ancestors to indigenous Australians lived in a dark cave on a remote island and for expression, they used earth-based raw materials to make art on rock.
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Article #1212 – How cold is it?
Sunday, February 8, 3036
I am extremely cold-natured. All my friends and family know that about me. I always have a sweater or jacket when dining out – no matter what time of year it is. When I began to hear about the upcoming record-breaking low temps we just experienced, I became cold just thinking about it. The first morning I woke up to single digits was terrible. I hated to open the door to let my cats in and out. They didn’t stay out there for very long!
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Feb. 1 Sideline View
The New England Patriots (17-3) and the Seattle Seahawks (16-3) will meet in Super Bowl LX this Sunday at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. CST on NBC. New England will make their record 12th Super Bowl appearance, the most among all NFL teams. The Patriots are 6-5 in Super Bowls and could become the first NFL team to win seven Super Bowls or the first to lose six Super Bowls.
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OUTDOOR TRUTHS
There’s no doubt what we do makes an impression on our young people and those who look up to us. Just as I remember buying my first new gun, I also remember my first new knife. Not only was I enamored by the knife itself, but I was also very interested in the paperwork that came with it. While most would only throw away the unnecessary stuff, I made it a point to find out about my new Buck knife. It talked about how to take care of it and how to sharpen it. But what caught my attention was the message from Al Buck. Here is how it read.
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Progress continues: Entergy Mississippi restores more than 90% of customers, updates restoration times for those who remain without power
Customer Information Center opened to provide restoration updates, connect customers with available resources
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Give an orchid this
Valentine’s Day
By Eddie Smith
MSU Extension Service
While roses may be the traditional choice when Valentine’s Day rolls around, I’ve found that orchids offer something even more meaningful -- a living reminder of love that returns year after year.
I’ve been gifted several orchids over the years, and they bring me joy every time they bloom.
Phalaenopsis orchids, often called moth orchids, are the most popular Valentine’s Day choice.
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If the Pearl River men's basketball team was looking to make a statement following Saturday's loss to Itawamba, consider the statement made.
The Wildcats placed four players in double figures and rolled to a 21-point, 88-67 victory over Northeast on Monday night. The win snapped PRCC's two-game skid and halted a three-game losing streak to the Tigers.
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Photo by Dima Mixon, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Believe it or not, Southern Miss has yet to win a regular-season Sun Belt Conference baseball championship since joining the league in the fall of 2021.
The Golden Eagles have come close. They finished as the runner-up in three straight seasons — behind Coastal Carolina in 2023, Louisiana in 2024 and Coastal Carolina again in 2025. During that stretch, Southern Miss has proven itself in the postseason, winning the Sun Belt Tournament championship in 2023 and 2024 before falling in the title game last season.
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Believe it or not, Southern Miss has yet to win a regular-season Sun Belt Conference baseball championship since joining the league in the fall of 2021.
The Golden Eagles have come close. They finished as the runner-up in three straight seasons — behind Coastal Carolina in 2023, Louisiana in 2024 and Coastal Carolina again in 2025. During that stretch, Southern Miss has proven itself in the postseason, winning the Sun Belt Tournament championship in 2023 and 2024 before falling in the title game last season.
By DIMA MIXON on
2 months ago
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In Mississippi
1. Noem visits North Mississippi
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem landed in Tupelo on Monday to assess winter storm damage in North Mississippi as FEMA, military leadership, first responders and linemen continue to work to recover from the ice storm that blanketed the area.
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In Mississippi
1. Noem visits North Mississippi
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem landed in Tupelo on Monday to assess winter storm damage in North Mississippi as FEMA, military leadership, first responders and linemen continue to work to recover from the ice storm that blanketed the area.
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In Mississippi
1. Noem visits North Mississippi
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem landed in Tupelo on Monday to assess winter storm damage in North Mississippi as FEMA, military leadership, first responders and linemen continue to work to recover from the ice storm that blanketed the area.
By Magnolia Tribune Staff on
2 months ago
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
In Mississippi
1. Noem visits North Mississippi
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem landed in Tupelo on Monday to assess winter storm damage in North Mississippi as FEMA, military leadership, first responders and linemen continue to work to recover from the ice storm that blanketed the area.
By Magnolia Tribune Staff on
2 months ago
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
In Mississippi
1. Noem visits North Mississippi
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem landed in Tupelo on Monday to assess winter storm damage in North Mississippi as FEMA, military leadership, first responders and linemen continue to work to recover from the ice storm that blanketed the area.
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In a press release from the City of Hattiesburg, it was announced that a series of major upgrades have been completed thanks to a $300,000 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission’s Building Fund for the Arts program. The latest projects to be completed have added a ceramics studio for pottery and handbuilding- complete with a new kiln and storage room, a new ADA-accessible ramp, a new HVAC system for the black box theater and renovated restrooms.
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Hattiesburg Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration have been combining their efforts for a yearlong investigation which resulted in the Friday morning arrest of a Hattiesburg man, David Walls.
Investigators conducted a coordinated enforcement operation in the 600 block of Buschman Street, arrested the 45-year-old without incident. Along with the arrest, authorities seized 90 grams of crack cocaine, eight firearms, three vehicles and more than $130,000 in cash.
By Amanda D. Lee on
2 months ago
Hattiesburg Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration have been combining their efforts for a yearlong investigation which resulted in the Friday morning arrest of a Hattiesburg man, David Walls.
Investigators conducted a coordinated enforcement operation in the 600 block of Buschman Street, arrested the 45-year-old without incident. Along with the arrest, authorities seized 90 grams of crack cocaine, eight firearms, three vehicles and more than $130,000 in cash.
By Amanda D. Lee on
2 months ago
Hattiesburg Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration have been combining their efforts for a yearlong investigation which resulted in the Friday morning arrest of a Hattiesburg man, David Walls.
Investigators conducted a coordinated enforcement operation in the 600 block of Buschman Street, arrested the 45-year-old without incident. Along with the arrest, authorities seized 90 grams of crack cocaine, eight firearms, three vehicles and more than $130,000 in cash.
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2 months ago
Any of my friends who live out of town know that when I visit, there’s a ritual I perform every day: picking up a copy of their local daily newspaper. In fact, I don’t feel my visit is complete without a copy of that town’s daily paper to read. And I mean paper, literally, as in a print edition. Oh, I know everything is going digital these days as technology consumes every part of our lives.
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Any of my friends who live out of town know that when I visit, there’s a ritual I perform every day: picking up a copy of their local daily newspaper. In fact, I don’t feel my visit is complete without a copy of that town’s daily paper to read. And I mean paper, literally, as in a print edition. Oh, I know everything is going digital these days as technology consumes every part of our lives.
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