1 month 2 weeks ago
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.
Agnes Hayes Barksdale (87) of Hattiesburg passed away on February 8, 2026. Moore Funeral Service is handling the arrangements.
Bettye Jean Roberson Blackwell (95) of Hattiesburg passed away on February 3, 2026. Moore Funeral Service is handling the arrangements.
Sheryl June Breland (80) of Purvis passed away on February 2, 2026. Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
By Staff reports on
1 month 2 weeks ago
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.
Agnes Hayes Barksdale (87) of Hattiesburg passed away on February 8, 2026. Moore Funeral Service is handling the arrangements.
Bettye Jean Roberson Blackwell (95) of Hattiesburg passed away on February 3, 2026. Moore Funeral Service is handling the arrangements.
Sheryl June Breland (80) of Purvis passed away on February 2, 2026. Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
By Staff reports on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Before near-record crop yields were harvested by U.S. farmers, the seed, plants and soil had received major scientific attention in laboratories located on an obscure country road in rural Washington County, Mississippi.
In the hamlet of Stoneville, one mile west of the town of Leland, research by federal and state agricultural scientists has provided the spark for successful farming and a leading-edge mechanization of harvest across the U.S. farm belt, and in nations that are major competition for our farm commodities on the world market.
By Mac Gordon on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Before near-record crop yields were harvested by U.S. farmers, the seed, plants and soil had received major scientific attention in laboratories located on an obscure country road in rural Washington County, Mississippi.
In the hamlet of Stoneville, one mile west of the town of Leland, research by federal and state agricultural scientists has provided the spark for successful farming and a leading-edge mechanization of harvest across the U.S. farm belt, and in nations that are major competition for our farm commodities on the world market.
By Mac Gordon on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Young Americans for Liberty at Ole Miss advocates for one core principle above all others: individualism.
While many think of civil liberties in terms of speech, privacy or economic autonomy, one of the most overlooked liberties is the freedom of parents to direct their children’s education.
By Lawson Campbell on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Young Americans for Liberty at Ole Miss advocates for one core principle above all others: individualism.
While many think of civil liberties in terms of speech, privacy or economic autonomy, one of the most overlooked liberties is the freedom of parents to direct their children’s education.
By Lawson Campbell on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Young Americans for Liberty at Ole Miss advocates for one core principle above all others: individualism.
While many think of civil liberties in terms of speech, privacy or economic autonomy, one of the most overlooked liberties is the freedom of parents to direct their children’s education.
By Lawson Campbell on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Young Americans for Liberty at Ole Miss advocates for one core principle above all others: individualism.
While many think of civil liberties in terms of speech, privacy or economic autonomy, one of the most overlooked liberties is the freedom of parents to direct their children’s education.
By Lawson Campbell on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Kimberly Ross:
For all its faults, this country’s troubles still demand seriousness and restraint, not reckless talk of collapse.
By Kimberly Ross - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 2 weeks ago
It didn’t take long for the bickering to start after the Senate Education Committee on Feb. 3 unanimously killed House Bill 2, the wide-ranging school choice proposal, with only two minutes of consideration.
Gov. Tate Reeves said he’s never been more disappointed in elected officials than he was in Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Sen. Dennis DeBar, R-Leakesville, the chairman of the Education Committee. The governor claimed the two worked closely with Democrats to kill the school choice bill, and accused them of hiding their efforts from conservatives.
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1 month 2 weeks ago
It didn’t take long for the bickering to start after the Senate Education Committee on Feb. 3 unanimously killed House Bill 2, the wide-ranging school choice proposal, with only two minutes of consideration.
Gov. Tate Reeves said he’s never been more disappointed in elected officials than he was in Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Sen. Dennis DeBar, R-Leakesville, the chairman of the Education Committee. The governor claimed the two worked closely with Democrats to kill the school choice bill, and accused them of hiding their efforts from conservatives.
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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:
Gregory Javonta Barnes- DUI (first offense)
Ronald Demario Berry- careless driving, eluding law enforcement, probation violation, no proof of liability insurance
Ivan Eric Bush- possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle, DUI (first offense)
Andre Germaine Carter- contempt of court
Kenneth Andre Chandler- fugitive of other jurisdiction (Stone County)
Christopher Clark- contempt of court
By Staff reports on
1 month 2 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:
Gregory Javonta Barnes- DUI (first offense)
Ronald Demario Berry- careless driving, eluding law enforcement, probation violation, no proof of liability insurance
Ivan Eric Bush- possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle, DUI (first offense)
Andre Germaine Carter- contempt of court
Kenneth Andre Chandler- fugitive of other jurisdiction (Stone County)
Christopher Clark- contempt of court
By Staff reports on
1 month 2 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:
Gregory Javonta Barnes- DUI (first offense)
Ronald Demario Berry- careless driving, eluding law enforcement, probation violation, no proof of liability insurance
Ivan Eric Bush- possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle, DUI (first offense)
Andre Germaine Carter- contempt of court
Kenneth Andre Chandler- fugitive of other jurisdiction (Stone County)
Christopher Clark- contempt of court
By Staff reports on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
By Magnolia Tribune Staff on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
By Magnolia Tribune Staff on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
By Magnolia Tribune Staff on
1 month 3 weeks ago
In 1925, when Dr. Carter G. Woodson planned the inaugural week-long observance of Black history, he could have hardly anticipated the imprint he would leave on the world. In February 2026, in honor of the 100th anniversary of Carter G. Woodson’s celebration of Black History Week - the precursor for Black History Month, the Sixth Street Museum District will adopt the national theme: “A Century of Black History Commemorations” with a special focus on the culinary experience – Cooking Up History!
By Lisa S. Conn on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Shopping for a prom dress is a rite of passage for many high school girls, and Forrest Health Spirit Girls want to help area high school girls find just the right dress for that special night. The eighth annual Prom-A-Palooza is back, but in a new location. This year’s event will be from 10 am until 2 pm, Sunday, March 1, at the Spirit of Women Conference Room located at 28th Place, 421 South 28th Avenue, Hattiesburg.
By Staff reports on
1 month 3 weeks ago
One of the strange things about mass media is that you deal in masses of people. Every week we have multiple obituaries in our newspapers. Each of the deceased leaves behind a wake in the water of humanity, touching other lives in innumerable and profound ways.
Our God creates so many people and yet each person is unique and precious. It is mind boggling, but that’s simply the way it is. Our job at the newspaper is to chronicle their passing. We cannot begin to fully express the magnitude of their journey.
By Wyatt Emmerich on
