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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Anna Marie Bonner here and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
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WARMING CENTER in the community house portion of the Poplar Creek Fire Department
Poplar Creek Community,
In the event that any household loses power/ heat, we are opening a WARMING CENTER in the community house portion of the Poplar Creek Fire Department that will remain in effect during the current weather event. We will provide a heat source to those in urgent need while the Fire Department is able to do so, or until the heat source runs out.
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WARMING CENTER in the community house portion of the Poplar Creek Fire Department
Poplar Creek Community,
In the event that any household loses power/ heat, we are opening a WARMING CENTER in the community house portion of the Poplar Creek Fire Department that will remain in effect during the current weather event. We will provide a heat source to those in urgent need while the Fire Department is able to do so, or until the heat source runs out.
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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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TUPELO, Miss. – The National Park Service will close Natchez Trace Parkway between TN Highway 46 (milepost 429) and the northern terminus (milepost 442) south of Nashville, Tennessee at approximately 8 p.m. Central Standard Time today, Jan. 23. Additional closures along the parkway may occur during the storm.
Motorist are advised to avoid traveling Natchez Trace Parkway during winter storms. Motorists should be aware that:
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The Webster County Board of Supervisors in their emergency meeting on Jan. 23, 2026
Jan. 23, 2026
WPT Staff Report
WALTHALL — The Board of Supervisors had an emergency meeting this morning, Jan. 23, to coordinate plans for Webster County’s response to the incoming winter storm.
The board, by unanimous motion, issued a proclamation of existence of a local emergency for a 30-day period commencing at 3 p.m. today (Friday). The declaration proclaims that all county agencies and departments will render all possible assistance and discharge their emergency responsibilities as set forth in the county’s Emergency Operations Plan.
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The Webster County Board of Supervisors in their emergency meeting on Jan. 23, 2026
Jan. 23, 2026
WPT Staff Report
WALTHALL — The Board of Supervisors had an emergency meeting this morning, Jan. 23, to coordinate plans for Webster County’s response to the incoming winter storm.
The board, by unanimous motion, issued a proclamation of existence of a local emergency for a 30-day period commencing at 3 p.m. today (Friday). The declaration proclaims that all county agencies and departments will render all possible assistance and discharge their emergency responsibilities as set forth in the county’s Emergency Operations Plan.
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With extreme winter weather impacting the state, the Tombigbee and Holly Springs National Forests have temporarily closed the following recreation areas: Chewalla Lake, Puskus Lake, Davis Lake and Choctaw Lake.
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With extreme winter weather impacting the state, the Tombigbee and Holly Springs National Forests have temporarily closed the following recreation areas: Chewalla Lake, Puskus Lake, Davis Lake and Choctaw Lake.
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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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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 Carroll County Board of Supervisors along with the Municipalities of North Carrollton, Carrollton, and Vaiden have signed a Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency due to the threat of an ice storm.
Carroll County officials, Carroll County Sheriffs Department, Carroll County Fire Services encourage all citizens to be prepared and avoid all travel during the winter weather event. It will not be safe to travel. Through social media, and all other various news outlets Carroll County officials will be providing updates.
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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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Sue Geotes, age 86, of Winona, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Ola Sue was born on April 16, 1939, to Arnold and Inez May of Stewart. Sue graduated from Kilmichael High School and moved to Jackson to attend business college. Alongside her mother, she ran a home-based cake design business for over 20 years. In her 40's, she returned to college and obtained a nursing degree, eventually retiring from Greenwood Leflore Hospital. Although her favorite job was being "Big" to her grandchildren.
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Sue Geotes, age 86, of Winona, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Ola Sue was born on April 16, 1939, to Arnold and Inez May of Stewart. Sue graduated from Kilmichael High School and moved to Jackson to attend business college. Alongside her mother, she ran a home-based cake design business for over 20 years. In her 40's, she returned to college and obtained a nursing degree, eventually retiring from Greenwood Leflore Hospital. Although her favorite job was being "Big" to her grandchildren.
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