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New Releases: Camila Cabello amps up tempo on second album
By MIK DAVIS,
Wed, 12/04/2019 - 3:47pm
For her second record, Camila Cabello steps further away from her Fifth Harmony identity to balance danceable Pop (both the American EDM-based and the chugging Latin grooves that correspond with her Cuban heritage) and a new edgy midtempo ballad sensibility.
East Hardy bridge construction slated for summer
By BETH BUNCH,
Wed, 12/04/2019 - 3:02pm
It will only be a matter of months before construction begins on a new East Hardy Street bridge.
A proposed layout for the new bridge was presented to the Forrest County Board of Supervisors Monday. The new structure will replace the almost 70-year-old bridge connecting East Hardy Street in Hattiesburg and South Main Street in Petal.
Obituaries for week of December 5
By STAFF REPORTS,
Wed, 12/04/2019 - 4:53pm
Brett Alexander
62, of Hattiesburg
Brett Newton Alexander, formerly of Derby, died Nov. 21, 2019, at his home. Services were Nov. 26 with burial in Dixie Cemetery.
Statue of Civil Rights activist finds home on courthouse lawn; dedication Jan. 6
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Wed, 12/04/2019 - 3:06pm
Members of the late Vernon F. Dahmer Sr.’s family stood outside Forrest County Circuit Court Tuesday morning as a bronze statue depicting their husband and father was placed on a granite pedestal on the front lawn.
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Lumberton on to South State with dramatic win against Leflore County
By JESSE JOHNSON,
Sat, 11/23/2019 - 12:13am
The Lumberton Panthers are heading to the South State Championship after defeating Leflore County in a nail biter Friday night.
In a game that see-sawed back and forth with five lead changes, Lumberton’s defense again stood strong late in the game to give the Panthers the 29-28 win in dramatic fashion.
Donation of former McDonald’s building not so ‘golden’
By HASKEL BURNS,
Wed, 11/20/2019 - 6:00pm
The fate of the former McDonald’s building on East Central Avenue in Petal is still up in the air, at least for the time being.
The Petal Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday to deny owner David McKellar’s proposed donation of the property to the city, with Mayor Hal Marx suggesting the city would have no use for the building.
Hattiesburg man arrested after discharging firearm at mall
By HASKEL BURNS,
Fri, 11/22/2019 - 1:09pm
A Hattiesburg man has been arrested after allegedly shooting a gun in the parking lot of Turtle Creek Mall.
Former Lamar Co. teacher sentenced to three years in prison for statutory rape
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Thu, 11/21/2019 - 12:24pm
The former Lamar County School District teacher who recently pleaded guilty to statutory rape has been sentenced to a total of seven years with the Mississippi Department of Corrections, including three years in prison.
H'burg Schools hires new 'top cop'
By DAVID TISDALE,
Thu, 11/14/2019 - 11:00pm
A longtime local police officer has been hired to lead the Hattiesburg Public School District's school resource department.
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Hattiesburg man charged with burglary counts after homeowner holds him at gunpoint
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Fri, 06/21/2019 - 1:00pm
A Hattiesburg man has been arrested and charged with several counts of burglary after being held at gunpoint by a Lamar County homeowner while attempting to break into the man’s house.
Forrest County jail docket Feb. 14
By STAFF REPORTS,
Wed, 02/13/2019 - 3:12pm
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following individuals were arrested and charged with misdemeanor or felony crimes and booked into the Forrest County Jail. The report is published in its entirety each Thursday as provided to The PineBelt NEWS from administrators with the Forrest County Jail.
Chick-fil-A to set up mobile location in Petal
By HASKEL BURNS,
Wed, 06/26/2019 - 4:28pm
For Petal residents looking for their Chick-fil-A fix, it may not always be practical to venture all the way to west Hattiesburg to the Hub City’s two available locations in Turtle Creek Mall and U.S. 98.
‘Saving Grace’
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Wed, 02/20/2019 - 2:24pm
Hub City residents are known for their kindness, generosity and looking out for one another. It happens all the time under a variety of circumstances. And in true Pine Belt fashion, it’s happened again, but in a way that has extended far beyond the confines of the Pine Belt.
Boyles returns to Petal
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Tue, 07/09/2019 - 1:13pm
As of July 1, Marcus Boyles is back as the Petal Panthers head football coach.
The Mississippi high school coaching legend announced his retirement from his athletics director and head coach positions in March, but took back the reins last week.
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Details from the incident at the Laurel-Hattiesburg football game
By CAMAL PETRO,
Sun, 08/26/2018 - 3:36pm
With less than three minutes to go in Saturday night’s football game between Laurel and Hattiesburg, a disturbance of some kind sent players and fans scrambling off the field and out of the stands for some 20 minutes before play resumed.
Forrest County jail docket
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Thu, 09/20/2018 - 1:05pm
Editor's note: The following individuals were arrested and charged with misemeanor or felony crimes and booked into the Forrest County Jail. The report is published in its entirety each Thursday as provided to The PineBelt NEWS from administrators with the Forrest County Jail.
Op/Ed Cartoon for July 13, 2017
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Thu, 06/29/2017 - 1:34am
PODCAST: Lumberton coach Zach Jones + Petal WR Trent Williams
By CAMAL PETRO,- Read more about PODCAST: Lumberton coach Zach Jones + Petal WR Trent Williams
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Thu, 10/12/2017 - 10:25am
On this week’s episode of The PineBeltSPORTS Podcast Lumberton coach Zach Jones and Petal wide receiver Trent Williams join the show for separate interview.
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